Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Oppenheimer: The Computer Delusion
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...
Other
Oregon Occup. Safety and Health Div.: Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School
Learn about ergonomics and how it affects computer users. "Workstation Setup" has suggestions for teachers and students to think about as they work at computers.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Success Skills: Computer Based Writing
This lesson focuses on using word processing programs to complete writing assignments. It uses Microsoft Word 2013 as a model for videos that show basic, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills. It also lists free alternatives...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Computer Memory Works
In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role. Kanawat...
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Sample Lesson Plans for 7th Grade Computer Terms
This site offers links to a list of computer terms middle schoolers need to know; it also offers links to lesson plans teaching things like using spreadsheets.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Encouraging Cross Disciplinary Projects
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach the Khan Academy curriculum in a classroom setting, check out this case study. Here's one case study of how teacher Ellen Reller uses our curriculum in her classroom in Lowell High...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: The Pros and Cons of Discussion
Contains plans for four lessons that use "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. to engage students in a discussion about what constitutes equality. Lessons use re-writes, persuasive essays, computer activities, and informal class...
Other
Eduscapes: One Computer Classroom
Use this site to see strategies that demonstrate some of the best ways to use the one computer in your classroom.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Computers
A brief discussion of the role computers plays in nuclear science.
Yale University
Yale University: Pc Lube and Tune
The PCLT objective is to supply usable introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects to the large audience of computer users. These are articles that take technical topics and make them understandable for the beginner.
Other
The Flickering Mind
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...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Publishing Time
In this lesson, learners will experience different types of publishing in order to strengthen their motivation and cultivate pride in their work. After utilizing the writing process, students will type out their writing on a computer....
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Database Administrator
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...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Do Distractions Affect Driving Video Game Scores?
In this science fair project, you will investigate how distractions affect your focus on a task, such as driving, by looking at how gaming scores are affected as you're talking on a cell phone or having a conversation with a friend. For...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: The Editing and Rewriting Process
This site examines all aspects of the rewriting process. Includes advice on how to use computers during the process, comments on peer editing, links to related topics, and an editing checklist.
Other
Directi: Code Chef
CodeChef provides a platform for computer programmers to practice their skills through posted problems where users can submit their solutions in the language of their choice. They can also interact with a community of fellow programmers...
British Council
British Council Learn English Central: Listening and Watch
A selection of 20 or so mp3 listening files, with audioscripts, that you can download and play on your computer or portable player. Each comes with a follow-up activity -- these can vary, e.g., an offline writing assignment, online...
Other
Usenix: The Advanced Computing Systems Association
This resource is devoted to professionals on the cutting edge of the computing world and contains membership information, news links and professional development opportunities.
Other
Ibm: Mastering Recursive Programming
A discussion of how to write a correct recursive algorithm. Numerous examples are given in several different programming languages.
Other
Brainspire: To What Degree Is Technology and Social Change Related?
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...
Arcademics
Arcademics: Owl Planes
Owl Planes is a multiplayer typing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race against each other while practicing typing and keyboard skills!
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Sound and Sense of Langston Hughes
Learners investigate poetry form as they research the life of Langston Hughes. They perform the lyrics of his poetry, participate in a distance learning program from Cleveland Institute of Music, and produce computer-generated brochures...
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Technology Advances
The transistor and the integrated circuit were two inventions that fueled the technology explosion. This lecture presents a brief discussion of these two inventions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: A Case of Innovation
A white paper is a focused analysis often used to describe how a technology solves a problem. In this literacy activity, students write a simplified version of a white paper on an alternative electrical power generation technology. In...