Students examine the need for strong passwords when working online. In this computer password lesson, students access an animated sequence at the given web site. They determine the need for computer passwords when working on shared...

Students identify the different types of security threats on a system. In this technology lesson plan, students demonstrate ways to defend the system from such attacks. They use computer simulation to implement security procedure.

Fourth graders investigate some of the basic functions of using Microsoft Word. The teacher uses a LCD projector to give instruction and guide the lesson. They practice finding the menu screens to perform basic editing and command...

Students are able to understand the function of an operating system. They become familiar with the UNIX file system. Students become aware of the types of file users and file access levels. They are able to use basic UNIX commands.

Learners develop basic Internet skills. In this instructional activity introducing the basics of the Internet, students discover how to use toolbars, address bars, how to save a website to revisit later, and how to use the back and...

Young scholars create an organized web of nested grade level folers. Within each grade level folder, they create a Language Arts/Social Studies folder and a Math/Science folder. All folders be color coded.

Students investigate the basic elements that comprise the Internet. They create illustrated posters demonstrating their understanding of how the Internet works and develop maps of their personal Web communities.

Students create a holiday calendar using ms word. For this technology lesson, students create their own calendar while learning basic Publisher skills. Students use clipart, explore how to change fonts, and how to use templates.

Students brainstorm components of a friendly letter and create a rough draft to type or type directly on computers using Microsoft Word. They then examine how to take pictures of each other using the digital camera and scan pictures of...

Students explore the differences in search engines available on the Internet. Most users are unaware of the differences between search engines. Some sample larger or smaller portions of the World Wide Web than others.

Students create podcasts. In this technology lesson, students familiarize themselves with podcasts and develop their own podcast about a current event.

Second graders, in grades 2 and 5, cooperate to create a PowerPoint presentation about nutrition and food. They have a feast culminating the project and invite parents.

Students investigate biodiversity by creating reports with their classmates.  In this ecosystem lesson, students utilize the Internet to research the different types of life in our environment and different locations around the...

Students use correct keyboarding technique to improve speed and accuracy. They respond to verbal comments, such as "Be sure you are keeping your fingers on home row." They choose one technique component to work on and fill it in on...

Learners explore mathematical concepts, problem solving, and the ability to program in LOGO to test ideas about speed, acceleration, gravity, and slope when dealing with downhill skiing.

Learn the basics of computer networks.

A tutorial with information on networking Windows and Mac Operating system computers. Includes hardware, and protocols.

Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.

A listing of various tips that can be used with most Linux and UNIX.

Teaches basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. In this activity, students use characters from Cartoon Network's "The Amazing World of Gumball" to create an animated story.

A set of eight activities that teach young scholars basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class....

Online communication is a kind of communication between organizations or individuals that starts and ends on the Internet. Basically, it is how people pass information over the Internet through a network of computers. This article...