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Assistive Technology Basics - Understood.org

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This site offers a broad collection of ideas, resources, and best practice discussions regarding the uses of assistive technology in schools. While the precise applicability of these...more
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This site offers a broad collection of ideas, resources, and best practice discussions regarding the uses of assistive technology in schools. While the precise applicability of these resources will depend on local circumstances and student populations, this site could be a live-saver for teachers suddenly faced with a special education technology need.

tag(s): resources (87), Special Needs (53)

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The Journey Inside - Intel Corp.

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Intel's tour of the inside of your computer has reappeared in the Web world. Use it for an interactive, highly visual look at what goes on inside the typical computer. ...more
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Intel's tour of the inside of your computer has reappeared in the Web world. Use it for an interactive, highly visual look at what goes on inside the typical computer. There are 35 interactive lessons and six sections: Introduction to Computers, Circuits, and Switches, Digital Information, Microprocessors, The Internet, and Technology and Society. Detailed instructional strategies written for the teacher extend the lessons and key concepts in the classroom.

tag(s): computers (105)

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This one can be a useful introduction for both students and teachers. After familiarizing the students with the site using a projector or interactive whiteboard, set a link up on classroom computers for individual or pair exploration or on your website for blended or flipped learning classrooms. Have students keep a digital journal with illustrations and images using Penzu, reviewed here.

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Accessibility Guide for Microsoft Products - Microsoft

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Read about how Microsoft products are designed for people of all abilities. ...more
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Read about how Microsoft products are designed for people of all abilities.

tag(s): Microsoft (84)

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NSF Classroom Resources - National Science Foundation

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This is a collection of science and math lessons and web resources ranging from how the Internet works to nanoscience, engineering, biology, and principles of physics and chemistry....more
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This is a collection of science and math lessons and web resources ranging from how the Internet works to nanoscience, engineering, biology, and principles of physics and chemistry. The content is predictably detailed, "real science" based on topics and phenomena that will interest students. These are the best of the best lessons and resources with applicability to lots of settings.

tag(s): antarctica (28), arctic (40), biomes (113), chemicals (39), computers (105), cultures (132), earth (185), engineering (117), environment (238), fractions (159), geometric shapes (135), numbers (119), origami (15), planets (111), robotics (22), space (212), symmetry (27)

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Bookmark this site as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject find a varity of formats from forums and articles, to videos, interactives, podcasts, experiments and more. Some of the resources on this site may lead to a starting point for individual or group projects. Use parts of this site at a center. Share this site with staff (especially new teachers) and parents looking to extend science and math activities at home.

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Building a School Web Site - Wanda Wigglebits

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This is a well-written tutorial introducing HTML, site design, server issues, and many other topics. If you're interested in building your own site, or even if you just want to ...more
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This is a well-written tutorial introducing HTML, site design, server issues, and many other topics. If you're interested in building your own site, or even if you just want to try a sample HTML page, this tutorial has both the detail and the tone to help. Privately published.

tag(s): computers (105), directions (12), tutorials (51)

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Share with students in a computer class, or when you would like you social studies or science classes to develop a web page for a school report or presentation. Students could use a simple web page builder like Webnode, reviewed here.

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History of the World Wide Web

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This is a chronological history of the World Wide Web intended primarily for programmers, marketers, and people who earn their living working with the web. Parts of the history may...more
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This is a chronological history of the World Wide Web intended primarily for programmers, marketers, and people who earn their living working with the web. Parts of the history may be useful in explaining web behaviors, or they might be helpful to a student researching the web for a class project.

tag(s): internet safety (112)

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This site could be used to supplement a class about technology, or a class on the history of communication. If assigning research projects, this would be a great reference to provide for students. Note: the site seems to be under a lot of construction, so verify that it is in working order before providing it to students.

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GCF Learn Free - Tech Tutorials - TechTutorials.com

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This site offers a compilation of tips, resources, ideas, and add-ons for popular software. The site offers a range of basic computing tips, as well as soft-ware specific advice. It...more
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This site offers a compilation of tips, resources, ideas, and add-ons for popular software. The site offers a range of basic computing tips, as well as soft-ware specific advice. It provides a good starting point for stumped software users.

tag(s): computers (105), professional development (388)

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Share this site with the technology coordinator for your school district. If you or a student are trying to teach yourselves a specific or specialized software program, these tutorials may be just what you need.

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Search Engine Showdown - Greg R. Notess

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Not all search engines are the same, and using the right search tool is critical to finding what you want on the web. This site offers both quick comparisons and ...more
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Not all search engines are the same, and using the right search tool is critical to finding what you want on the web. This site offers both quick comparisons and in-depth reviews of the major search engines, to help you find a search tool that will work best for you. If you're into web research, this is a great starting point.

tag(s): computers (105), search engines (49)

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Share this with your older students before they start a research project.

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Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School - CergoS

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This plain-vanilla site explains the importance of good ergonomics in setting up computers for students. The information is presented clearly with a focus on creating a cost-effective...more
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This plain-vanilla site explains the importance of good ergonomics in setting up computers for students. The information is presented clearly with a focus on creating a cost-effective method of constructing a computer setup that won't contort your students without. If you're responsible for any student's use of a computer, this is information you should know.

tag(s): engineering (117)

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Share this site with the educational technology staff at your school to ensure that your school's computer lab encourages good ergonomics.

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Living Internet

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This simple but comprehensive site is one of the most complete on-line guides to the Internet, its history, its capabilities, and some of its more famous, and infamous, personalities....more
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This simple but comprehensive site is one of the most complete on-line guides to the Internet, its history, its capabilities, and some of its more famous, and infamous, personalities. The site is very plain-vanilla, but does a great job at presenting a comprehensive treatment of the internet.

tag(s): resources (87)

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This site is a good starting point for an individual research project or class room discussion on the origins of the Internet. Consider creating a list of questions based on the site and allow students to navigate the site in search of the answers.

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Electric Teacher Microsoft Office Tutorials - Cathleen Chamberlain

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This site provides many tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010, Google, and Adobe products. Choose from categories on the left-hand side to access tutorials for each specific...more
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This site provides many tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010, Google, and Adobe products. Choose from categories on the left-hand side to access tutorials for each specific product. Most information for each product includes suggestions for getting started and move through more advanced skills. Many tutorials include images and text descriptions. Although not as robust, be sure to check out the Hot Topics links on the right-hand side of the page for some additional tutorials.
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tag(s): Google (44), Microsoft (84), spreadsheets (23), tutorials (51)

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Bookmark this site on your computer and classrooms computers to find suggestions on how to use specific portions of Microsoft Office 10 software. Use your interactive whiteboard to share topics with students. Include this site with your bookmarks for computer tutorials using a bookmarking tool like Papaly, reviewed here. Papaly allows you to share and collaborate on curated bookmarks and also add comments. Encourage students to include comments (example: use this site to find great information on new features of Excel) when sharing resources using Papaly to make finding information easier for everyone. Ask students to enhance their learning and create infographics featuring tutorials of commonly used programs in your classroom. Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, offers templates and designs to easily make infographics. Alternatively, enhance learning by challenging students create a video explanation with tips using FlexClip, reviewed here.

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Webopedia - Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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When you hit a computer technology term that even your students don't know, Webopedia comes to the rescue with explanations of computers, the web, and all the jargon that go ...more
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When you hit a computer technology term that even your students don't know, Webopedia comes to the rescue with explanations of computers, the web, and all the jargon that go with them. This site also provides links to other computer-education resources and information.

tag(s): computers (105), vocabulary (235)

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Include this site on your teacher web page for students and parents to access as a reference.

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The Journey Inside (SM) - Intel

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The Journey Inside is 35 interactive, online lessons introducing students to the interworkings of computers and technology. The site teaches students and teachers the fundamentals of...more
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The Journey Inside is 35 interactive, online lessons introducing students to the interworkings of computers and technology. The site teaches students and teachers the fundamentals of how a microprocessor does its decision-making. The animations make the presentation particularly interesting, and the topic can be integrated into a number of science or technology applications.

tag(s): computers (105)

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This site is ideal for use on a whiteboard or projector. Pick and choose from among the thirty-five interactive lessons, or use the entire series to introduce your class to the technologies, processes, and methods that enable computers.
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National Online Safety #WakeUpWednesday Resources - National Education Group LTD

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Each Wednesday, National Online Safety shares a guide focusing on specific online platforms to help guide adults and students when using online tools. The guides offer advice on particular...more
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Each Wednesday, National Online Safety shares a guide focusing on specific online platforms to help guide adults and students when using online tools. The guides offer advice on particular tools like Twitter and social video games as well as current topics like cyberbullying. Each guide includes quick facts and information for discussion presented as infographics. Download the guide as a JPG or PDF.

tag(s): cyberbullying (40), internet safety (112), social media (53)

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Bookmark this site for use with any online safety lessons and discussions. Many parents need additional information about online tools and cybersafety concerns, be sure to include a link to the site on your classroom website. Consider asking your district to share information from this site with parents as part of their ongoing online safety discussions. Using the infographics from this site as a model, ask students to create and share their infographics to teach others about online safety. Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, includes many free templates for designing infographics. Have students design webpages using Carrd, reviewed here, that includes their infographic to take an in-depth look at an online safety topic. Ask students to become the experts and share their knowledge with their peers and younger students by creating digital books using Book Creator, reviewed here. Book Creator allows students to add their written work along with videos, audio, and links to additional information on their topic. Share these books with your community on your class webpage.
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Snap! (Build Your Own Blocks) - Jens Monig and Brian Harvey

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Learn to code through drag and drop features with Snap! In addition to the drag and drop technology, Snap! allows users to write scripts to control features of the program. ...more
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Learn to code through drag and drop features with Snap! In addition to the drag and drop technology, Snap! allows users to write scripts to control features of the program. For those familiar with Scratch, reviewed here, Snap! includes features that take it beyond simple drag and drop to make it an excellent application for introducing coding to older students. Visit the example page to view projects designed using Snap! For an even more comprehensive list of examples, visit this collection, put together by the designer of Snap!.

tag(s): animation (61), coding (87), computational thinking (41), computers (105), critical thinking (112), design (82), drawing (60), problem solving (225), STEM (259)

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Share Snap! on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to provide an overview of the features included then allow students to explore on their own. Save projects to your own computer or create an account to save on the site. Search YouTube for video tutorials on using this program and share with students as they build an understanding of how to use the site. Begin by creating a small project together, then allow students to work individually or in groups to create their design. Streghthen learning by sharing links to student projects on an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here. Transform learning by challenging students who are proficient with Snap! to create video tutorials using a tool like Clipchamp, reviewed here.

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Code Hunt - Microsoft Research

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Learn to code while playing Code Hunt. You become the code hunter, and your mission is to discover missing code fragments. Use Java or C+, or both, to progress through ...more
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Learn to code while playing Code Hunt. You become the code hunter, and your mission is to discover missing code fragments. Use Java or C+, or both, to progress through sectors and work your way to learning more complex programming skills. Throughout the game experience, the grading engine analyzes player's code and provides grades for correctness and quality. Go to the Microsoft store to download Code Hunt for free.

tag(s): coding (87), computers (105), critical thinking (112), engineering (117), Microsoft (84), problem solving (225), STEM (259)

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Learning to code is an opportunity to teach students to think and problem solve, and coding is a critical digital literacy skill for the future. Create a recess/lunch time or after school coding club for students to access the site. Challenge students to write stories to accompany each level of code they complete as they play Code Hunt. Provide an environment for students to collaborate to solve the levels such as a collaborative learning center.

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ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) - The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

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ISTE provides a home base and resources for passionate educators, leaders, and experts who are committed to expanding the horizons of education technology. ISTE's YouTube Channel provides...more
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ISTE provides a home base and resources for passionate educators, leaders, and experts who are committed to expanding the horizons of education technology. ISTE's YouTube Channel provides useful and engaging educational resources for tech integration in lessons. Take advantage of these videos to view ISTE conference keynote speakers and learn how to incorporate technology into your classroom through best practices. Topics range from 30 Things You Didn't Know Google Could Do!, Cultivating Digital Age Instructional Leaders, and the Flipped Classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): computers (105), digital citizenship (83), professional development (388), video (256)

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Share with peers for use in planning and professional development sessions. Bookmark and subscribe to ISTE's YouTube channel as a resource for staying current in the latest digital trends in teaching. Use videos during professional development sessions with peers to learn how to incorporate technology into your classrooms. Model how to incorporate digital resources during professional development sessions with peers using information learned from this site. Motivate teachers to become more tech-savvy by finding out what interests them, or what they need to learn more about using Dotstorming, < a href="/single.cfm?id=16997">reviewed here. Dotstorming is a online polling system that also includes a chat box for users add comments. Use Screencast-o-matic, < a href="/single.cfm?id=9564">reviewed here to demonstrate how to use specific technology tools for interested teachers. Use Screencast-o-matic to make a video recording of your computer screen demonstrating different features and implementation of online tools. Make it easy for peers to find all of your screen recordings by uploading them to Padlet, reviewed here. Of course, by sharing them to Padlet you also introduce a new tech tool for them to try! Instead of a one-time professional development session, consider creating an ongoing podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to share new technology tools, provide advice and tips, and answer common questions. The ISTE YouTube channel provides a great starting point for learning and sharing tech tips with peers.
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Free Computer Books - Math Thinking Technologies Inc.

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On FreeComputerBooks.com find a huge collection of online computer, programming, mathematics, and engineering, technical books, and tutorials to solve your math and computer science...more
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On FreeComputerBooks.com find a huge collection of online computer, programming, mathematics, and engineering, technical books, and tutorials to solve your math and computer science needs. On the homepage, are the latest selected books available. Find books on computer science, computer languages, data bases, electronic engineering, Java, Linux, mathematics, Microsoft, Mobiler computing, networking, software engineering, web design, building Android apps, and programming. Links for Free Pro Magazines, IT certificates, careers, project management, and IT resource material give further information. The information links to other top rated websites.
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tag(s): computers (105), ebooks (38), Microsoft (84), tutorials (51)

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Use FreeComputerBooks as the latest information for all of your computer technology classes. Find information on careers for your career day. Let all your techies run free and digest all the latest computer information. For yourself, FreeComputerBooks can inspire and educate advanced techies!

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Great resource with tons of free ebooks. Googling for free computer ebooks also led me to http://freecomputerbooks.pickatutorial.com Raja, NY, Grades: 0 - 12

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