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...
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Power Up!
Engineers work on many different kinds of projects and some even design video games! The coolest part about being an engineer is that they look at normal everyday objects in new and creative ways.
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Take a Look
See how a new mobile phone technology is helping people receive basic eye exams.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Internet Safety : How to Avoid Malware
Malware is one of the most common hazards to your computer when you're online, but it's easy to avoid. Developing safe and smart browsing habits can protect you from malware and other threats, like viruses. Securing your computer and...
Other
Beanz: Hidden Figures
Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson not only helped make history, they are part of a long line of women in computing.
Other
Beanz: Imagine: Build a Car
One thing programmers do all day is imagine. When someone asks them to solve a problem with code, they start thinking and dreaming.
Other
Basic Troubleshooting Techniques
Learn some basic computer troubleshooting steps and strategies.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Internet Safety: Wi Fi Security
Learn tips and information about securing wireless internet networks.
Other
Opensource: 11 Considerations for Picking the Right Technology
Understand eleven considerations when choosing and evaluating technology.
Other
Perforce: Eight Version Control Best Practices
Learn key version control best practices and how to apply them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Input & Output Devices
Become familiar with the parts of the computer that we interact with daily: the input and output devices.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Curriculum Overview
A guide to teaching computer programming.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pair Programming in the Classroom
Learn about pair programming, a practice that promotes collaboration and is increasingly popular both in the industry and in coding academies.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Encouraging Cross Disciplinary Projects
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach the Khan Academy curriculum in a classroom setting, check out this case study. Here's one case study of how teacher Ellen Reller uses our curriculum in her classroom in Lowell High...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer and Information Systems
From the Department of Labor, read about the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Read about such things as work type to pay.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Douglas C. Engelbart
This is an article on Douglas C. Engelbart, the inventor of the computer mouse.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Gary Kildall
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Gary Kidall details his founding of Digital Research Corporation, his creation of the CP/M Operating System, and his snubbing of IBM after their approach to use a version...
PBS
Pbs: Science Odyssey: Personal Computer Industry Is Launched
An article on the development of the microcomputer industry focusing mostly around the Altair and Ed Roberts' contributions.
Other
Fire Wall Tool Kit
The FireWall ToolKit (FWTK) is a set of proxies which you can use to build your own firewall. This site provides downloads, documentation, FAQ and patches.
Other
Nation Job: Computers
Site gives actual job postings for Network Control Operator and other areas with descriptions, locations and salaries.
Other
Rtd; Konrad Zuse (1910 1995)
Biographical information about the engineer Konrad Zuse is provided at this site. Tells of his accomplishments and contribution to computer history.
Other
Gateway: Company Background
Gateway offers biography information on how Ted Waitt started Gateway in 1985 in Sioux City, IA. This site doesn't offer much personal information about Waitt, but gives a good overview of the start of Gateway.