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University of Washington

University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brochure from the University of Washington on adaptive technology tools for people with disabilites. Includes tools for mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing and/or speech impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
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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...
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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...
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Nea Today: Your Computer Isn't Broken: Quick Tech Fixes for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and display sixteen solutions for common quick technology fixes.
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Other

How Technology Is Improving Productivity and Efficiency in Manufacturing Sector

For Students 9th - 10th
The article describes how the use of different types of technology are improving manufacturing efficiencies, including 3-D printing, metrology (science of measurement), exoskeleton suits, and drones.
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Other

Opensource: 11 Considerations for Picking the Right Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand eleven considerations when choosing and evaluating technology.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ornl: First Generation Electronic Computers (1937 1953)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a short article on the first generation electronic computers. Very interesting information about the early computer industry.
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: Music Composition for Beginners

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief site on the advent of technology changing how music is written (and by whom) forever. One bad point is that for most of the links to work, you have to figure out for yourself where they go and type it in.
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CBS

Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat

For Students 9th - 10th
Poll results of teen computer use interviews. Results are also graphed for the article. Links to related articles and video reports accompany this June 2006, article. The site also offers today's live news feed.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: What Jobs Are Being Taken Over by Robots and Computers?

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of jobs that were replaced, and are being replaced or assisted by robots and computers.
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Other

Sun Associates: Making the Most of the One (Or Few) Computer Classroom [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What's required to successfully integrate one computer into the classroom? Teaching issues, hardware factors, and software are discussed in this concise page. This is a PDF file.
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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Technology Advances

For Students 9th - 10th
The transistor and the integrated circuit were two inventions that fueled the technology explosion. This lecture presents a brief discussion of these two inventions.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Computer Generated Images (Cgi) and Visual Effects (Vfx)

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains how to create a computer-generated image.
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Other

Beanz: Mark Collantes, Designer

For Students 6th - 9th
Meet Mark, a designer who also knows a lot about how to use technology to create design.
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Other

For Self Driving Systems, Infrastructure and Industry Efficiency Are Everything

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to autonomous technologies, it won't be long until computers entirely control much of the world's driving experience. But to become a fully viable, ubiquitous option, there are still significant hurdles to clear. This article...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: New Electronics: Turn Them on for Learning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many computer products have built-in accessibility options such as text-to-speech, screen magnification options, or voice input controls. Learn what some of these optional features are and how to integrate them into instruction and...
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Other

Composing Music Using Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding MIDI, digital audio, and how to compose using both. Although this site is from 1996, much of the information remains relevant.
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PC Technology Guide

The Pc Tech Guide: Removable Storage

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about removable computer storage. Includes floppy disk, optical drives, magnetic disk technology, magneto-optical technology, and much more.
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Other

Businessweek.com: The Privacy War of Richard Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This article details the computer work of Richard Smith and his mission to make consumers aware of the threat of eroding computer and technology privacy. (Feb. 14, 2000)
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Other

Miguel Guhlin: Around the Corner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Mr. Guhlin is director of Instructional Technology Services for the San Antonio ISD, a doctoral student at the University of Texas San Antonio, a prolific writer and speaker, and producer of the blog Around the Corner. For high end users...
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PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Take a Look

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how a new mobile phone technology is helping people receive basic eye exams.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Apple Visionary Steve Jobs Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Apple founder and computer visionary Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56 due to cancer. PBS provides a video about his life and work. The future of technology and Apple is also discussed. October, 2011
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Space.com

Space.com: "Nasa Spin Offs: Bringing Space Down to Earth"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from January 26, 2005, offers a video and a list of many common items used daily that exist because of NASA innovations. These include Cat Scans and MRIs, more precise and safer breast imaging, artificial limbs using...
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Other

Wes Tech Vision: Cross Platform Computing

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores some of the vocabulary terms associated with "cross platform computing" and highlight several of the software and hardware solutions which permit files and software applications to be shared between computers with...

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