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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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Whiteboard
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to build your own incubator and download your own "EggMath." Learn about mitosis, genetics, and more. Don't miss the "Yolk of the Day." This site is designed to allow classrooms to collaborate over the Internet with other...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Word Processor

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a very complete definition of the word processor. Includes information on the origin of the word processor, word processing programs, and many hyperlinked terms.
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Website
Popular Science

Popular Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Science is a monthly science magazine covering the latest in science, technology, electronics, computers, software, automotive, and home technology.
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Handout
Intel Corporation

Intel Worldwide: Andrew Grove

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Andrew Grove, a tour of his office at the Intel Santa Clara, California office, transcripts of speeches he has given, and article reprints on Andy in "Time" Magazine and "Upside" Magazine.
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Other

Foldoc Computing Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a searchable dictionary of computer terminology that includes pronunciations. Links within the definitions allow you to gain a thorough understanding of the term.
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Article
Other

Western Illinois University: Plagiarism and the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the challenge of plagiarism for teachers and the temptation for students, with helpful suggestions.
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Article
Other

Cpsr: Netiquette Training Whose Responsibility?

For Students 9th - 10th
CPSR offers an article on the need to train new Internet users about netiquette. Includes experiences with E-mail, need for netiquette, and additional resources.
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Handout
Other

Encyber Pedia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An encyclopedia online. Just look for your topic to find information that you need. Provides information on a wide range of topics.
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Website
Other

Dvd Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the DVD technology and advantages over CD technology.
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Article
Other

Pcin: All About Hard Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the topic of hard drives. Includes what a hard disk is, brief history, parts of a hard disk with illustration, speed, and size.
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Website
Other

Ed Web: Trends in Education Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter (of a hyperbook entitled Exploring Technology and School Reform) that looks at the history of educational reform. The paper also examines the changes in education that have been produced. There are links to discussions of when...
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Website
Other

Looper's Delight: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting loop-based music site featuring loop-based artists, performances, tools, tips and tricks, and more.
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Website
Other

Power Reporting: Computer Assisted Reporting in the Newsroom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read about a 10-step program for implementing a workable program for using computers in the newsroom consistently and effectively. Journalism today is increasingly reliant on computer-based technology.
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Handout
University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Charles Babbage Institute: Who Was Charles Babbage?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biographical note on Charles Babbage, computer pioneer, and includes a list of his published works.
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Article
Other

C++ Resources Network: History of C++

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a description on how the C++ programminglanguage was developed.
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Website
Other

Epson America: Welcome to Epson North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what's new, get info on all the various EPSON products, and go to other EPSON sites. You can also find out about job opportunities, and general corporation information.
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Handout
WELL

People.well.com: Ada: The Enchantress of Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of mathematician and scientist Ada Lovelace, the woman for whom the first computer programming was named. It also includes a year-by-year timeline of her life. The biography was written by Betty Alexandra Toole.
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Article
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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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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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Supercomputer Gordon

For Students 9th - 10th
Located at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Gordon is a completely new kind of supercomputer that uses massive amounts of flash memory to retrieve randomly organized data.
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Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about using input devices with computers.
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Website
Other

Mackie Mixers: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Mackie is one of the highest quality studio mixer manufacturers in the world. Here they provide information and pictures of their mixers and the features offered.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Microphones

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on computer microphones, recording tips, and microphone trouble shooting.