Education Development Center
The Fun Works: Technology Career Choices
This resource provides information about some technology careers you've probably never thought of.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Software Engineer
For those students interested in developing cool video game software for computer or those who enjoy applying their compter science skills to solve problems, a career as a computer software engineer might be worth examining. This Science...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Hardware Engineer
Put your interest in computers into an investigation of the career of computer hardware engineer. If you want to improve the speed and function of your computer, this is your career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Multimedia Artist or Animator
If you have an artistic bent combined with an interest in computer graphic design, the career of multimedia artist or animator might be something for you to consider. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester
If you like to have your computer software work perfectly, it's because of the software qualitiy assurance engineer and tester that makes that happen. Read the career profile of the software engineer and the education requirements for...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Network Architect
A big name for a big job, the network systems and data communications analyst works with computer networks within companies. Science Buddies offers a career profile outlining the many duties of the systems analyst as well as the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Meet a 12 Year Old App Developer
Most 12-year-olds love playing video games- but Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them. After developing iPhone apps like "Bustin Jeiber," a whack-a-mole game, he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers. [4:33]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Is There a Limit to Technological Progress?
Many generations have felt they've reached the pinnacle of technological advancement. Yet, if you look back 100 years, the technologies we take for granted today would seem like impossible magic. So- will there be a point where we reach...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Rise of Human Computer Cooperation
Brute computing force alone can't solve the world's problems. Data mining innovator Shyam Sankar explains why solving big problems is not a question of finding the right algorithm, but rather the right symbiotic relationship between...
NBC
Science of Innovation: Self Driving Cars
This tutorial includes a video filmed at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Wearables
A website with 6 links to information on wearable technology including topics such as What is Wearable Technology, Pros and Cons of Wearable Technology, How Can Wearables Affect Our Lives, The Future of Wearable Technology, What is a...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Sharing Economy
A link to information about a sharing economy and the services involved including Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb.
Code.org
Code.org: Careers in Tech
Careers in computer science and technology can be fun and rewarding. Find out what a person working in these fields does.
Other
Beanz: Day in Life: Paul Seal, Programmer
Paul describes his daily life as a programmer from Derby in the United Kingdom.
Other
Beanz: Mark Collantes, Designer
Meet Mark, a designer who also knows a lot about how to use technology to create design.
Other
Beanz: Imagine: Build a Car
One thing programmers do all day is imagine. When someone asks them to solve a problem with code, they start thinking and dreaming.