Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Read Works
Read Works: News Debate Password Protected
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools have the right to monitor what students post online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Wired World
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the growing number of people online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Origins of the Internet
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the start of the Internet. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Ona: The Online News Association
With access virtually unrestricted, this site was created by journalists to help raise the standards of news reporting currently available via the Internet.
Other
Website Builders: Intranet Definition: The Interactive Glossary
This resource provides a definition of "intranet" from a comprehensive, user-friendly glossary of terms related to the internet.
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About Networks
An informative article about networks. Includes what it is, and types of networks.
Other
Webliminal: Critically Evaluating Information on the Internet
This site gives excellent information on why it's important to evaluate the content of everything you find in cyberspace, and also tells you how to do so. It also contains information about using search engines effectively and how to...
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Learn the net.com: Evaluating Online Information: Fact or Fiction
How can you determine if online information is fact or fiction? Use this online article to become more computer literate in this topic. Includes a video.
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Net Lingo
Look up information about internet and computer technology using a dictionary format. Includes online dictionary, pocket dictionary, information about e-mail, a technology IQ test, and a list of new additions.
Tech Target
Tech Target: Search Networking Definitions: Ppp (Point to Point Protocol)
A definition of Point to Point Protocol with linked keywords.
Other
Websites Online: Access Control
An article about using user-ids and passwords to control access to various web pages.
Other
University of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms
This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Basic Skills
Intimidated by computers? New to email and the Internet? Curious about operating systems and online safety? We've got the information you need to better understand computers and how they work. This is a landing page that has multiple...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Internet Basics
In this tutorial, improve your Internet skills so you can connect, use the cloud, download and upload files, and do more online.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Internet
A website with links to tutorials on various Internet Skills including Internet, Online Safety, Social Media, Email, and Google.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Etsy
In this tutorial, learn how to use this popular site for buying and selling homemade goods.
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Ariadne Magazine: Syndicated Content
This article examines issues arising from the current enthusiasm for syndicating content to portals or other web sites. It offers a list of best practices for creating an RSS feed.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Graphs in Everyday Life
This lesson focuses on graphs in everyday life including virtual graphs such as the Internet or physical computer networks of computers. It puts graph theory into practice and provides examples and learning exercises.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Empathy Is Not Endorsement
Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Hidden Network That Makes the Internet Possible
What is fiber optics and how does it work? Sajan Saini explores the vital technology.
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Click Z: Digital Marketing
This site offers current articles on issues related to online advertising.
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Isoc: All About the Internet Internet Issues
As the Internet continues to grow, the issues that confront its stable, beneficial evolution increase in number and complexity. Here, the Internet Society presents links to information on a variety of Internet issues including copyright,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Tribes We Lead
Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past: tribes. Founded on shared ideas and values, tribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big change. He urges us to...