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Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Using a Computer

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online course students will learn about the basic functions and different parts of a computer and how to use one safely.
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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...
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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Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Use a Firewall

For Students 9th - 10th
Firewall software forms the first line of defense against hackers and certain types of computer viruses. This site explains what a firewall can do to help secure a computer and what it cannot do. The site also discusses different types...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Graphing Fun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this hands-on project, middle schoolers have the opportunity to survey their classmates to find information that is meaningful to them. Then students will construct graphs using computer software. Middle schoolers will analyze their...
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Data Structures and Data Types: Variables and Constants

For Students 9th - 10th
Computer programs usually use data in some shape or form expressed as varaiables and constants.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Stop! Motion Animation Is a Go

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson introducing students to animation. Students will create original storyboards, characters, and backgrounds that they will use to photograph multiple images. Images will be combined using photo software to create a short (about...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software: M1: L2: Ethical and Efficient Use of Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
In Module 1 Lesson 2 of this course, students are introduced to issues related to copyright, public domain, and licensing agreements. They will also learn about industry certification for this course on spreadsheet applications.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Aspire: The Aspire Breadboard

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a tutorial for creating a breadboard with an LED display as an educational outreach effort for the Telescope Array cosmic ray research project near Delta, Utah. When completed, the breadboard could be programmed to use actual...
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Other

Scantips: A Few Scanning Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Wayne Fulton provides basic information on how to use a scanner for both photos and documents. Included are a question and answer section, a list of basic scanner software, ways to improve your scanning, and links to other scanner sites.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Action Verbs

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students will use handheld computers and the Sketchy program to illustrate action verbs.
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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Basic & Other Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many computer programming languages in use today. This lecture series presents a brief description of the progression of programming languages.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pumpkins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this instructional activity students will be involved in hands-on discovery activities using pumpkins and pumpkin seeds. They will compare the size and weight of their pumpkins. They will also have an opportunity to taste pumpkin...
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Other

Webdesigner Depot: 20 Years of Adobe Photoshop

For Students 9th - 10th
Adobe Photoshop is a well-known software title that has been used by a large number of computer users. The software product turned twenty years old in February 2010. This site explores the twenty year history of the famous program.