Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Technology Over Time

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey, learn how technology in the home has changed through the years. Scroll through a timeline from 1900 to 2010 to explore technological innovations in the home (such as...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Children and Technology: Collaborative Illustrated Story

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students collaboratively create an illustrated story as a team by using Google Presentation.
Handout
Other

A Brief History of Computers and Networks

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides historical information on computers and networks, from the beginning of mechanical calculators in the 1640's to modern times.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Fast Is Your Computer?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Computer technology continues to develop at a rapid pace. A new home computer is noticeably faster than a machine from five years ago, and dramatically faster than a machine from ten years ago. Exactly how much faster? This project will...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
Article
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...
Graphic
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the historic reasons women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics today.
Article
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...
Professional Doc
Other

Wes Tech Vision: Strategies for Managing a Computer Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online workshop covers a variety of strategies to more efficiently manage school computers and networks. Strategies will include sharing folders and CDs on the network, setting up read only "Template," folders on the network, using...
eBook
Other

Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....
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Other

Infinitec: Work and Assistive Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Work is about finding a way to effectively complete a task. Many new Assistive Technology (AT) devices are available to help people get work done by new means, such as by dictating text to a voice recognition program, or by having...
Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Using Computers to Improve Your Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Tips from the University of Toronto on using word processing features as aids in composing and revising papers. W.9-10.6 Technology, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6, W.11-12.6 Technology
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Code.org

Code.org: Careers in Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Careers in computer science and technology can be fun and rewarding. Find out what a person working in these fields does.
Professional Doc
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...
Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Database Administrator

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Website
Other

Anonymity and Privacy on the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that gives information on how to be anonymous and how to secure communications and files on the internet.
Handout
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.
Website
Other

Association of Shareware Professionals

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is devoted to independent software developers and vendors with a primary focus on shareware products.
Handout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: James T. Russell

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biography of James T. Russell, inventor of the compact disk, and the basic ideas behind the technology.
Handout
University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?

For Students 9th - 10th
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
Website
Other

K12 Handhelds: Getting Started With Mobile Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good place to visit if you're just getting started with handhelds. Includes advice on what to consider when choosing a handheld and links to various categories of education-oriented handheld software. Make sure to check out the list of...
Website
Other

Childnet International: Know It All: Primary Schools: Glossary of Technology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Glossary of technology terms lets you check your understanding of key terms associated with ICT tools, ICT technologies, and e-safety issues.
Article
Youngzine

Youngzine: Yahoo: A Breach From the Past

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyday companies are being hacked. A recent hack was done to Yahoo! databases. Find out how easily hackers break into websites and ways we can protect ourselves from online theft.
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University of Virginia

The Electronic Labyrinth: Douglas Engelbart

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Douglas Engelbart's slogan of "augmentation not automation," and the key technology tools he helped provide.

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