Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Oppenheimer: The Computer Delusion
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...
CBS
Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat
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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Composing Music Using Computers
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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How Technology Is Improving Productivity and Efficiency in Manufacturing Sector
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.
New York Times
New York Times: India's Call Center Talents Put to a Criminal Use: Swindling Americans
[Free Registration/Login Required] The availability of computer-savvy, young, English-speaking job seekers and efficient technology have contributed to the growth in cyber fraud against Americans.
Space.com
Space.com: "Nasa Spin Offs: Bringing Space Down to Earth"
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...
Other
Beanz: Mark Collantes, Designer
Meet Mark, a designer who also knows a lot about how to use technology to create design.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smart Buildings, Transport, and Grids
The advantages and security risks of "Smart" uses of technology in buildings, transportation, and grids are discussed.
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Wes Tech Vision: Competing Visions of Handheld
This powerful article attempts to answer the question 'How can we use instructional technology to positively transform teaching and learning environments, to prepare students and teachers for the twenty-first century?" It provides...
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Supporting Steady Hands
Have you heard of a disease called Parkinson's? When people have this disease they often show signs or symptoms, like shaking uncontrollably. This shaking can make doing simple things harder. Emma Lawton is a person with Parkinson's, and...
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Science Fiction Writer: Robert J. Sawyer: "On Writing": Word Processing Tricks
Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer shares his word processing tricks and tools for proofreading and editing a manuscript. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.6 Use technology to produce and publish writing
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Planning a Programming Project
The process of planning a programming project: What do you want to make?; What technology will you use?; What features will it include?; How will you implement it?; What is the time?; Are you ready?.
International Reading Association
Reading Online: Publishing Student Work on the Internet
Explore this online article by Rachel Karchmer discussing the advantages of publishing student work on the web.