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The Impact of Information Technology on Work and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The aim of this report is to provide a brief summary of some of the main technological developments that have taken place in information technology and how these developments have had an influence on the way we work and on society in...
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Business Development Bank of Canada: Invest in Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Information technology can boost growth in companies of all sizes. An investment in new technology can result in reduced costs and improved profitability. Keep up to date with the latest developments in information systems and...
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Ed Web: Trends in Education Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter (of a hyperbook entitled Exploring Technology and School Reform) that looks at the history of educational reform. The paper also examines the changes in education that have been produced. There are links to discussions of when...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Change With Gis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Gives an overview of how Geographic Information Systems technology is used to monitor changes in conditions on the Earth. Provides a link to the website with lessons on using GIS. (Due to site changes, you may need to search for teachers...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Energy With Gis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn how Geographic Information Systems technology is used to locate energy reserves around the Earth. Provides link to website with lessons on using GIS. (Due to site changes, you may need to search for...
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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...
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National Center for Technology Planning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The National Center for Technology Planning is a clearinghouse for the exchange of many types of information related to technology planning. Documents available for browsing include technology plans for K-12 schools, as well as related...
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FNO Press

From Now On: Questioning as Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article supports the concept that "Without strong questioning skills, information technologies contribute little to understanding or insight." Links provided to learn about and use the main types of questioning techniques.
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Centre for Alternative Technology: Information Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and advice on sustainable living. Provides data for people that might want to use technology in the construction or conversion of their home into an environmentally sustainable structure.
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Education Development Center

Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Moving away from the fantasy worlds of video games, No Way draws learners into a compelling real-life scenario in which they are editorial interns at a science-themed website. This classroom activity on electricity offers a fun way for...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Assistive Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find information and resources about assistive technology that can help kids with language-based learning disabilities become stronger readers and writers. Assistive technology is any device that supports the independence of a person...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Privacy of Online Personal Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on maintaining privacy of personal information online.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Climate Change With Gis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to observe climate change with these interactive lessons.
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Thrivenc.com: Key Industries in North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the key industries that are thriving in North Carolina include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, automotive, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, green and sustainable energy, financial services, software and...
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Developing a School or District Technology Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory provides information on how to create a technology plan that is part of an overall school improvement plan. Discusses guidelines, planning committees, budgets, and agenda...
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Dvd Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the DVD technology and advantages over CD technology.
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Wake County Public School System: Core Concepts of Technology

For Students 8th - 9th
In this assignment you are asked to identify significant inventions or innovations in our world today, and place them in the appropriate category. These things may have existed for a long time, or they might just recently have been...
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PBS

Pbs: Ocean Adventures: Satellite Tagging Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how researchers have been working with whales that have been tagged with radio transmitters to receive information that aids in their research of whale behavior.
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Education Development Center

Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Photosynthesis

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners become editors at NoWay, a web site that publishes amazing-but-true stories. Two stories being considered for publication include claims about photosynthesis. Students must evaluate the validity of the claims by looking for...
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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology: Pauli's Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information concerning Wolfgang Pauli's Exclusion Principle. Contains the periodical table of elements.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Dvd Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site detailing the use of DVD drives. Content includes a focus on the basics of DVDs, DVD regional codes, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, technical support and more.
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Information Fluency

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy: Accessibility Awareness [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Micro-Module covering relevant information on Accessibility Awareness and Section 508, the American Disabilities Act for the Internet. The thorough and informative article addresses applications of Section 508, WC3, website compliance,...
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Light! How do we see? What makes light? Find out everything you need to know through the Q&As on this site.
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Infinitec: Assistive Technology in School: Glossary of Common Acronyms and Terms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A glossary of terms that are used when discussing and learning about the use of assistive technologies in an educational setting.

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