TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Using J Unit
Students focus on the testing phase of the design process by considering how they have tested computer programs in the past and learning about a new method called JUnit to test programs in the future. JUnit is a testing method that is...
Apple
Apple Home Page
Anything you need to know about Apple/Macintosh computers, this is the place to start. Everything from software, hardware, investing, employment and much, much more. This is the place to come first.
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Microsoft Word Tutorial
This Microsoft Word tutorial covers text entry, formatting, spell check, bulleting, numbering, tables, and the like. Includes activities over each section that is covered.
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Tucows: Sponsored Software
A huge, annotated collection of Internet-related shareware for Windows and Macintosh users.
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Photoshop Cafe
A site that focuses on Adobe Photoshop tricks and techniques. There are many image examples, tips, and tutorials!
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Ibm Home Page
Visit the IBM homepage to learn about the IBM products, shop for specific products, get technical support, or manage your IBM account.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Testing the Edges
Students gain experience using the software/systems (engineering) design process, specifically focusing on the testing phase. This problem-based learning activity uses the design process to solve open-ended challenges. In addition to...
Other
Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles
An online manual for Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites. Includes links to Philosophy, Interface Design, Site Design, Page Design, Web Graphics, and Web Multimedia and Animation chapters, with Appendices.
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Red Herring: The Business of Technology
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
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Motor Trend
Motor Trend magazine delivers the latest news, issues, and events in the automotive industry. Coverage includes road tests, shows, "car of the year," and a buyer's guide.
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Adobe Page Maker
Adobe Systems Incorporated provides information about the software product Adobe PageMaker. Includes key features, solutions, and system requirements links.
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Multimedia Authoring:systems and Applications
Course notes in outline form on Multimedia Authoring:Systems and Applications. Gives background on authoring systems, application design and software tools.
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Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
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Java world.com: Design Techniques
An article on the role of design in the context of the overall software development process. Includes the two phases of design techniques.
Science U
Science U: Welcome to the Geometry Center!
Site provides information and activities on various aspects of geometry, from shapes to patters and symmetry. Make your own tetra puzzle or build an icosahedron in the classroom. Interactive and fun.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Foundations of Software Engineering: An Early History
Provides an early history of software engineering, dividing software engineering into three periods: the Pioneering Era (1955-1965), the Stabilizing Era (1965-1980), and the Micro Era (1980-Present).
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Shareware
Encyclopedia article that defines and gives a brief history of computer shareware. Also includes sections on implementations, logistics, criticism of the shareware concept, examples, and external links.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Word Processor
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.
Popular Science
Popular Science
Popular Science is a monthly science magazine covering the latest in science, technology, electronics, computers, software, automotive, and home technology.
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C++ Resources Network: History of C++
This site features a description on how the C++ programminglanguage was developed.
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Epson America: Welcome to Epson North America
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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Wpr: Designing for Multiple Browsers Without Being Bland
Information on Web design that addresses multiple browser design techniques. A great site for learning how to make an effective web page.
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W3 Schools: Xml Tutorial
XML stands for EXtensible Markup Language software, and was designed to describe data.
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December.com: Net Tools
Provides links and evaluations of dozens of pieces of software, ranging from languages to multimedia to email.