Mega Sites for General Educational Technology Links

• Adobe...company website, can download Acrobat Reader if needed
• Apple Learning Interchange -thousands of teaching and learning resources, all grades and subjects, located and cataloged, easily searched
• Ask ERIC...Browse lesson plans by subject
• BCPS Customer Support Center ... information and support for technology used by BCPS
• Dell Computer ...company website with information and support based on their product line
• Microsoft in Education ...company based instructional resources and lesson plans
• Scholastic Teacher...many lessons and ideas for using technology as well as other subjects
• Kathy Schrockguide for Educators...lessons about computers and technology |

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Basic Operations and Concepts - (LG-1)

Knowledge of Computers

• Macintosh Computer Tips... make the most of your Macintosh or iMac Computer, learn about the many customizable features of your Mac
• Introduction to the PC... intended for the newcomer to the world of computers, describes computers in general terms, and is intended to give you an understanding of how they work and what they do
• Scholastic Computer and Technology ...lessons and ideas

Social, Ethical, and Human Issues - (LG-2, LG-3)

Impact on Society

• Impact on Society, Politics, and Religion, etc....course outline, resources and suggested topics

Ethical Use

• Copyright
  • Copyright Basics
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Copyright
• Acceptable Use Policies
  • BCPS Telecommunications Policies and Rules
  • From Now On...Educational Technology Journal - articles-check subject index
  • Acceptable Use Policies...A collection of resources on the subject - done by HISD's Armadillo- The Texas State Gopher
• Ethical Issues
  • Computer Ethics...ThinkQuest Activity

Technology Productivity Tools - (LG-4)

Word Processing

• Introduction lesson ...on keyboarding and word processing, for K-Grade 1
• Resources for Using Microsoft Word...how to auto format a table, make a calendar, create a rebus story, and use WordArt

Databases

• Creating and Using a Database... easy to follow directions

Spreadsheets

• Adding pictures...to enhance charts and graphs

Multimedia

• Hyperstudio...Company Library of useful ideas
• Hyperstudio Resources...how to add MP3 files, use cookie cutter, edit images, and other helpful ideas
• KidPix...Company Website
• Inspiration...Company Website
• Inspiration Resources...edit colors, create your own library of symbols, export to PowerPoint and plan projects
• Pics4Learning. ...pictures available for use
• PowerPoint Resources...how to use custom shapes and buttons, draw original artwork and add animation and movie files
  

Technology Communication Tools - (LG-5)

Online Communication

• Learn the Net - E-mail... how e-mail works and how to use it effectively

Technology Research Tools - (LG-6)

• Accessing References...list of online reference libraries
• Netscape Tutorial... tutorial that will guide you through the basics of the Netscape Web Browser
• Mastering the Basics...general information on the Internet, including background, how to connect , and Netiquette,
• Surfing the Web... how the Web works, including anatomy of a web page, understanding web addresses, and decoding error messages
• Finding Information on the Internet ...a tutorial from UC Berkeley Library
• Information Literacy Skills ...Teacher Tips from BCPS Research Modules

Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools - (LG-7)

• Using Print and CD-ROM Encyclopedias... differences between them and how to use
• Search Tools... explanation of search engines and how to use for best results
• The World of Resources...fact sheet on using multiple resources to locate information

Computer Science / Programming - (LG-8)

• Using Logo...an Introduction to Micro-Worlds Project Builder
• Logo/Microworld Bookmarks from Susan Naysnerski...many resources to check out
• MicroWorlds...Company Website