Course Links: Introduction to Computers

Acceptable Use Policy, WTHS Both as a reminder of what you have signed, and so that you can promote this policy with your students, please review the Authorization for Use of Internet and Network Resources policy. 

Virtual Architecture Home Page Judi Harris, a pioneer in the teaching with the Internet, provides advice on designing and directing curriculum-based telecomputing projects.

The Spider's Apprentice This site provides a helpful guide to web search engines.

Internet Explorer Tutorial Explore this tutorial to learn how to get the most from a web browser.

Microsoft Outlook Help  How-to articles and tips and tricks for using Microsoft Outlook 2000.

Social and Ethical Issues These sites explore the rights and wrongs associated with the Internet.

Citing Internet Resources Classroom Connect's site for citing Internet resources

Rubric for Independent Research Project This rubric will be used to evaluate your independent research project.

Readings:

History of Computers This timeline of the development of technology includes images of computers through the ages.

Herr, Pat. "The Changing Role of the Teacher: How Management Systems Help Facilitate Teaching." T.H.E. Journal. Nov. 2000. http://www.thejournal.com/magazine/vault/A3161.cfm 

Mellon, Constance A. "Technology and the Great Pendulum of Education." Journal of Research on Computing in Education. Fall99, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p.28. (see instructor for print copy)

Roberts, Serean and ChiaChee Chiu. "All Things are Connected." WWW 4 Teachers Webzine. http://4teachers.org/feature/held/ 

Supplemental Web Resources:

Basics of Educational Technology Slide Show Browse this online slide show provided by Los Alamos National Lab to understand the basics of using technology for learning.

Visit 3D Computer Dictionary for definitions to computer terminology.

This page was last edited on 05/25/01