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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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Graphic
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.
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Article
Other

Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components

For Students 9th - 10th
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Basic Computer Troubleshooting

For Students 9th - 10th
Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: People Need Computers

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about computers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Computers vs. Books

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Mia who learned how homework was different when her parents were growing up. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Green Machines

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about low-cost laptop computers improving education for children in need around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Mighty Semiconductor and the Rise of Silicon Valley

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF nonfiction passage "The Mighty Semiconductor and the Rise of Silicon Valley" discusses how semiconductors made computers possible. It is followed by 10 comprehension questions. A link...