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Interactive
ACT360 Media

Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology

For Students K - 1st
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
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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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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Network and Computer Systems Administrator

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers for computer systems analysts, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook,...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sensor Networks

For Students 9th - 10th
The concept of sensor data as related to a sensor network is examined and its applications.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Network and Computer Systems Administrators

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about network and computer systems administrators.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Principles of Computer System Design: An Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This site makes available the second part of a textbook on computer system design. The chapters cover topics such as fault tolerance, networking, consistency and information security.
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Website
Other

Nation Job: Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives actual job postings for Network Control Operator and other areas with descriptions, locations and salaries.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Scalable Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the features that increase the scalability of the Internet.
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Website
Other

Cross Platform Network Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial with information on networking Windows and Mac Operating system computers. Includes hardware, and protocols.
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Handout
Other

Communications Specialties: Introduction to Fiber Optics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on fiber optic network cable technology. Includes an introduction, optical transmitters, optical fiber, receivers, and designing a fiber optic system.
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Article
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Pixel Flow Code Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals some techniques and vulnerabilities in Unix-based computer networks.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Tips Relating to Linux and Unix

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of various tips that can be used with most Linux and UNIX.
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Website
Other

Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
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Handout
Other

Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Other

Swan Catalog: Searching All Libraries

For Students 9th - 10th
This System-Wide Automated Network serves 77 libraries in the Chicago suburbs. It's instructive in how a computer catalog of library materials works.
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Article
Other

Wes Tech Vision: Cross Platform Computing

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores some of the vocabulary terms associated with "cross platform computing" and highlight several of the software and hardware solutions which permit files and software applications to be shared between computers with...
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Handout
Other

Australian Government: Analyst (Information Technology)

For Students 9th - 10th
An Australian site offering career information on an Analyst (System Analyst) career. Gives a description of what an analyst does in general, specific analyst descriptions, personal and educational requirements, related jobs, and state...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Cross Platform Network Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial with information on networking Windows and Mac Operating system computers. Includes hardware, and protocols.
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Article
University of Washington

Vinton G. Cerf: The Internet Phenomenon

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the development of the Internet by Vinton G. Cerf. Includes a short biography of his career.
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Website
Other

Unisys

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all you need to know about Unisys at this site. You can get the latest news about the company, find out about career opportunities, learn about their services, software, and hardware available, and a lot more.
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Website
Other

Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.