Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to computer printers including printers ABCs, types of printers, printer characteristics, printer interfaces, printer fonts, printer resolution, printer memory, printer definitions, and printer troubleshooting.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Printer Drivers

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful chart containing computer printer drivers from different companies. Also answers the question "How to determine what type of printer I have"?
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Computer Printer

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikpedia offers an excellent definition of the term, "computer printer," including a hyperlinked table of contents and hyperlinked terms.
Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Inkjet Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative document on inkjet printers. Includes operation, thermal technology, piezo-electric technology, color management, and illustrations.
Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: 3 D Printers Offer Better Way to Make Some Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee has been working on a way to cut back expenses on powerful magnets used in various objects we use every day like computers and cars. Science News for Students probes into the investigation's...
Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Laser Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative document about laser printers. Includes communication, operation, and illustration.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components

For Students 9th - 10th
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Computer Input & Output Devices

For Students 3rd - 6th
Children use different computer devices every day. Some devices are used to input information, while others are to output information from our computers. We will learn about 3D printers, scanners, projectors and more!
Handout
Other

University of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Laser Printers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn about laser printers. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Peripheral

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia includes a basic definition for what a computer peripheral is. Also distinguished are items that are considered peripherals and items that are not. Links are provided for additional information.
Website
Other

Hewlett Packard: Current Board of Directors for Hp

For Students 9th - 10th
HP provides brief career profiles for each member of their current board of directors.
Website
Other

Epson America: Welcome to Epson North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what's new, get info on all the various EPSON products, and go to other EPSON sites. You can also find out about job opportunities, and general corporation information.
Graphic
Curated OER

Maker Bot Industries: Maker Bot

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wanted the ability to design and make things yourself? Meet some folks who have created machines that allow you to do just that. MakerBot makes computer-controlled robots that will "print" or actually make your designed...
Lesson Plan
Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: Budget Technology [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will be divided into pairs and given a $1000 budget (imaginary) to create a project focusing on their area of interest within the school curriculum that will include a culminating audio/visual presentation. They must write an...
Article
Other

Scantips: A Few Scanning Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Wayne Fulton provides basic information on how to use a scanner for both photos and documents. Included are a question and answer section, a list of basic scanner software, ways to improve your scanning, and links to other scanner sites.