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It's not
necessary to be a technology expert to successfully
integrate technology into the classroom. The more comfortable we are
with computer concepts, though, the more easily we can work with
technology. And we gain the ability to communicate clearly with those
who are experts. Listed are some resources to guide your discovery of
Computers 101, the ABCs of
Networking and useful Tech Terms to
translate the computerese. Explore! |
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Computers 101 |
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The Journey
Inside is an interactive, multimedia web site from Intel that
explains how technology works. The site provides a teacher's guide
to adapt the presentation to classroom use. |
If you can hit it with a
hammer, it's hardware; if you can only curse at it, it's software.
~Anonymous
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Gates of Creation
from ThinkQuest is a robust teaching and learning site about computer
hardware. Check out the
teacher
resources.
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How Stuff Works: Computers!
covers plenty of hardware topics and also includes links to
valuable "how" and "why" articles. |
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Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy
provides good visuals of the front, back and inside of a
computer.
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ABCs of Networking |
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Network Basics is a concise, well-designed site from About.Com. |
Never let the computer know you're in a hurry.
~Anonymous |
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Networks for Beginners is a more in-depth but still accessible site. |
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How Stuff
Works: Networking! is even more in-depth, dividing the subject into
several different areas. |
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Tech Terms |
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High-Tech Dictionary
offers over 7000 clear, concise definitions |
Executing a program is not at all the same as
killing it.
~WhatIs.com
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What Is features a searchable
dictionary and includes "Fast References" on technology topics. |
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Intel's
Technical Glossary is user-friendly. |
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Webopedia is searchable,
comprehensive and up-to-date. |
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Developed by:
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