Technology

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General

3D Computer Dictionary
simple definitions with illustrations

BABEL
a glossary of computer related abbreviations and acronyms

Compter and Communications Companies
search by company name or browse the alphabetical listing

Computer Virus Myths Home Page
educates new users about virus hoaxes the easy way

Free Computer Help Page
answers to your questions about computers and the Internet within twenty-four hours via email

Generations
a virtual tour of the history of computers

Healthy Computer Home Page
purpose is to encourage confidence in the average computer-user in how to manage one or more computers and prevent problems - focused on the educational evironment

Helpanswers.com
thousands of computer related questions and answers created specifically to help computers users who are not techies- in a searchable database

MacVirus
virus prevention tips, questions and answers, news, and software comparisons to help you keep your computer virus free

TechWeb TechEncyclopedia
over 11,000 definitions of computer terms and concepts plus news and other resources

The Year 2000 Information Center
a forum for disseminating information about the year 2000 problem, also called the Millennium Bug, and for the discussion of possible solutions

Software and Hardware

Buyer's Guide to Desktop Scanners
tips for the 1st time buyer as well as other resources

Computers.com
product information on computers, monitors, scanners, notebooks, modems, cameras, memory...

Computer Shopper's Best Buy Awards 1997
product guides with reviews

CSR Software Evaluation Instrument
checklist for educators to use when considering a software purchase

CU-SeeMe Page
all about the free videoconferencing program

Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer
covers the steps to purchasing a PC computer

Download.com
search or browse the index for both PC and Mac applications

The Essential Mac
troubleshooting tips, software, resources for the Mac

Every Mac and Compatible in the World
a complete guide of every Macintosh and MacOS-Compatible in the world, with detailed technical, configuration, and pricing information

Freehound
index of freeware

Info-Mac Home Page
largest collection of software for the Macintosh on the Internet...shareware, freeware, demos of commercial applications, tools, resources, information, and much more

Kids Domain Downloads
educational freeware and shareware for children

Netscape Helper Applications
archive sites as well as configuration assistance

PC Buyers Guide
a PC Magazine Special Feature - recommendations along with a buyers' worksheet, so you can compare suggestions with what you're considering to buy

PC Guide
everything from how a computer works to protecting your system from viruses

PC Lube and Tune
introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects to the large audience of computer users

PEP: Parents, Educators, and Publishers
includes software news, reviews, ratings, a software evaluation instrument, teacher resources, a national directory of computer recycling centers, shopper resources, and the PEP Registry of educational software publishers

Shareware.com
searchable data base, all platforms included

Technology and Learning Online: Software Reviews
searchable database of children's software

 

Instructional

Current Awareness
over 200 education and technology related topics of interest to educators, published monthly

EdWeb
find on-line educational resources around the world, learn about trends in education policy and information infrastructure development, examine success stories of computers in the classroom, and much, much more

Electronic School
chronicles technological change in the classroom, interprets education issues in a digital world, and offers readers practical advice on a broad range of topics pertinent to the implementation of technology in elementary and secondary schools

From Now On: The Educational Technology Journal
a wealth of information for educators, from assessment to web design

Horizon
mission is to inform educators about the challenges that they will face in a changing world and steps they can take to meet these challenges

The Impact of Technology
Resource page that answers the question, "Does technology improve the education of K-12 Students?"

Keeping Kids Safe!
an Internet Hotlist on "Keeping Kids Safe in the World of Technology"

The Learning Connection: Schools in the Information Age
report examines, through June 1997, how educators are grappling with the difficult interplay of technological change and educational values

LiveText
a "living textbook" for teachers, pointing to the best resources for teaching with technology

Reinventing Schools - The Technology is Now!
presents a plausible future for the use of technology in education

Safe Kids
site devoted to online safety for children

Technology in Schools
information, ideas, and inspiration for using technology in schools

Videoconferencing for Learning
supports effective use of videoconferencing technology by providing basic information about videoconferencing technology and instructional applications as well as resources to help you link with other videoconferencing teachers, librarians, and content providers

Well Connected Educator
online publishing center and forum for the K-12 community to read, write, and talk about educational technology