eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Technology: Teach Your Computer

For Students K - 1st
This book introduces the concept of computer programming to young students. Includes audio narration in six additional languages with text in English.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: People Need Computers

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about computers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Computers vs. Books

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Mia who learned how homework was different when her parents were growing up. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: Strategies for Revising and Editing on Computers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive discussion on how to edit material on computers. Explains how to perform functions in 2 general areas: spell check and search & replace. Also explains difference between doing this "on paper" and on computer. W.11-12.6...
Article
Other

Brainspire: To What Degree Is Technology and Social Change Related?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the impact of technology on different aspects of society. Looks at education, humanitarian needs, prevention of corruption, modernization, global technological shifts, Ogburn's theory of social change, the...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Technology Over Time

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey, learn how technology in the home has changed through the years. Scroll through a timeline from 1900 to 2010 to explore technological innovations in the home (such as...
Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
Article
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Oppenheimer: The Computer Delusion

For Students 9th - 10th
A controversial article from The Atlantic magazine suggesting that there is no evidence to show that using computers in schools improves either teaching or learning. Argues against cutting enriching programs in art and music to fund...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Using Cellphones and Computers to Transmit Information

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about changes in communication after computers and cell phones. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Jan's Web Work: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated and interactive web tutorial that guides learners through to achieving strong, basic computer knowledge. The tutorial is broken into chapters with interactive quizzes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Presentations on Cs and Technology for Young Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teach young children the basics of computer science and computational thinking skills through this collection of ready to use presentations aimed to engage young learners.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Free Computer on Line Help

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Need help with a technology problem? Try this interactive, on-line tutor, discussion board site. Main topics are listed; click to see if your concern has already been answered, or type in your question and wait for a reply.
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Other

Mit Technology Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology Review is a magazine by MIT which seeks to "promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society." It provides you with daily technology information including events, discussions, and...
Website
Other

Delaware Center for Educational Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the agency and its services and conferences. The "Instructional" link provides a "Computer Skills Growth Chart," information on its Traveling Lab, teachers' academy, and other classroom resources.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Computer Literacy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students can interact with the ACTIVboard to demonstrate understanding of basic computer processing and terms.
Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Using Computers to Improve Your Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Tips from the University of Toronto on using word processing features as aids in composing and revising papers. W.9-10.6 Technology, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6, W.11-12.6 Technology
Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Database Administrator

For Students 9th - 10th
With so much data gathered on the computer, someone needs to be able to organize it. That falls to the database administrator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a database administrator , as well as the...
Website
Other

Ed Web: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
EdWeb explores educational reform and information technology. "With EdWeb, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine...
Website
Other

Ed Web: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
EdWeb explores educational reform and information technology. "With EdWeb, you can hunt down on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine...
Website
Other

The Flickering Mind

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
Activity
Other

Tech Learning: The Resource for Ed. Tech. Leaders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Get the latest educational technology news and articles with this resource. Search past archives and participate in online events. Tech Learning is produced by Technology & Learning Magazine, with contributions from hundreds other...
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Other

Eduscapes: One Computer Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to see strategies that demonstrate some of the best ways to use the one computer in your classroom.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Phonemic Awareness With Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson allows students to use the Internet to manipulate words by changing initial sounds. Students will use computer skills while learning how to change words by changing the initial sound.
Lesson Plan
Crayola

Crayola: Birth of Bits and Bytes (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan incorporates many subjects! Learners create a flow chart after studying the "Evolution," of computers. Also provides adaptations and references to use. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com....