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BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: How Ict Has Changed Communication and Collaboration
Computers and the internet have changed how people work, communicate, and share information, but we need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of sharing online. This tutorial looks at email, video conferencing, online document...
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Safe teens.com: Online Safety Project
Find information on the internet as well as guidelines to follow in order to make surfing a fun and safe experience. The site also provides a link for parents to help them with children that will be using the internet.
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Western Illinois University: Plagiarism and the Web
An essay on the challenge of plagiarism for teachers and the temptation for students, with helpful suggestions.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Perfect Marriage of Computer Science & Medicine
Find out the real explanation for why your parents are so weird. Here is a project that lets you explore the internet to find out why your "DNA blueprint" is so important to health and disease. In this project you will use methods that...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Getting More Out of Less : Google Hits and Search Terms
Google is the name of the most often used search engine on the Internet. "Googol" is the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeros. It's a very large number. This experiment will help you test different search terms and find out.
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Anonymity and Privacy on the Internet
A site that gives information on how to be anonymous and how to secure communications and files on the internet.
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Pc World: Privacy 2000 in Web We Trust?
PC World provides an enormous article on internet privacy. Includes examples, problem areas, and tips and solutions resulting in more safety and privacy on the Internet.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Using Computers to Improve Your Writing
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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Tech Soup: Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Mp3 Squeeze: How Much Compression Is Too Much?
Do you love to listen to your MP3 player while you're exercising, or listen to songs on the Internet? The relatively recent development of MP3 technology has made it possible to take a stack of CD's and store them on a device no bigger...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Web Design: Module 1: Understanding Your Role
In Module 1 of this course on web design, students look at how web content is delivered to a user and the path structure of files and folders. They learn what the role of a web developer is and the job requirements and salary levels....
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Can Gaming Help You Score Better in School?
There are a variety of educational computer games on the market in the areas of math, history, science, and language, as well as many simpler versions free on the Internet. This exercise asks that you make up a test based on the subject...
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University of Wolverhampton: Getting Started With File Transfer Protocol
An article describing the Internet File Transfer Protocol. Includes a FTP session, command choices, command formats, and FTP utilities.
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Wes Tech Vision: Strategies for Managing a Computer Lab
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...
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The 101 Series: E Mail Etiquette
This site from the 101 Series describes different types of guidelines for sending emails. Some of the guidelines are for the convenience of the sender/receiver. Some of the guidelines have to do with etiquette (manners), and some are...
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Brad Templeton: A Brief Intro to Copyright
This personal site provides an article on the copyright issues. Includes the basics, creative work, making copies, commerce, fair use/fair dealing, and some legal basics.
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Indiana University Knowledge Base: What Is Ftp?
Information about the File Transfer Protocol, and how it is used to transfer files.