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Government Sites
Computers for
Learning - Our economy is at a crucial turning point. Jobs in America require technological skills
and computer expertise. The CFL program places computers in our classrooms and prepares our children to
contribute and compete in the 21st century.
CryptoKids - (National
Security Agency/Central Security Service) - Peer into the secret world of cryptology: making and breaking codes.
Play lots of games and activities at this site too!
Cyberethics for Teachers - (Department of Justice) - This site offers a lesson plan to
help teach students about cybersafety and ethics for the internet.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian -
Information Technology - All kinds of collections containing information on computers, business
machines, and communications devices.
FCC Kids
Zone - (Federal Communications Commission) - Find out interesting facts and play fun games
that help you learn more about this agency. There's also a news section just for you!
FCC Kids Zone (Grades 9-12) - (Federal Communications Commission) - Want to know
what digital TV is or why you can't use a cell phone on an airplane? Find out by exploring this informative
site.
FCC
Kids Zone (Grades K-3) - (Federal Communications Commission) - Have fun with the many
quizzes and games at this site, as you learn about this agency. Check out the "In The News" feature written
just for you!
Kids’ Privacy - Quick Facts - Kids' personal information and privacy are valuable - to you,
to them, and to marketers. Fortunately, there are ways you can safeguard that privacy when your kids are
online.
Nebraska -
SafeKids.ne.gov - Internet saftey tips for kids.
NSF and the Birth of the Internet - (National Science Foundation) - You can browse
through this site that includes video clips of early pioneers talking about their work on this endeavor, along with
maps of Internet growth from the 1960s to the 1990s. (Flash required)
Smithsonian - For Educators - Includes lesson plans, a research library, and
educational services.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This site has an animated music video following
Cop E. Wright as she relates copyright law to some teen potential copyright applicants, a time line of historical
copyright milestones, frequently asked questions and a rundown of the steps necessary to get a work
copyrighted.
Teacher-to-Teacher - (Department of Education) - supports teachers' efforts in the
classroom through professional development workshops, digital workshops and Podcasts, and by sharing
relevant information through email updates.
Tools - OnGuard Online - (Federal Trade Commission) - Expand your cyber vocabulary
by perusing our glossary of Internet terms, or, for some hands-on knowledge, watch a tutorial on such topics
as spam filtering and wireless security.
Topics - OnGuard Online - (Federal Trade Commission) - An overview of various topics,
from computer security to wireless networks.
Virtual Worlds and Kids: Mapping the Risks - According to the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, many virtual worlds say they’re for
adults only and try to verify that visitors are over 18 before they can enter. But a posted age requirement may
not stop kids - especially curious teens - from finding their way in, either accidentally or otherwise.
Other Resources
Atomic
Learning Movies - Atomic Learning provides web-based software training for more than 100
applications students and educators use everyday.
Computer Applications Lesson Plans - Series of lesson plans
utilizing commonly available applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software,
databases, and more.
Computers and the Internet - Internet Public
Library - A special collection for parents and teachers to help kids learn to use computers and
the Internet and stay safe.
Disney's Surf
Swell Island - Follow Mickey and friends in his "Adventures in Internet Safety"; explore around the
island to learn about privacy issues, online manners, viruses, and more.
District Administration Magazine - This magazine covers current trends and pressing
issues in the K12 education industry along with strong coverage of emerging technologies and leadership
issues for district-level administrators.
Educator Resources - International Society for
Technology in Education - ISTE is dedicated to helping educators around the world connect with
information, people, and organizations. You will find a variety of tools and resources to help you bring
educational technology into the classroom.
Get Game
Smart - You'll find everything here to help your kids make smart choices about what they play,
watch and browse.
Homeschool.com - Resources and information for new and existing
homeschoolers, including articles, message boards and curriculum.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - This site has a categorized list of sites useful
for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and
learning.
National Science Digital Library - Science -
Browse by topic or search.
NetSmartz -
Educators - This page is designed to show educators and administrators how to use NetSmartz
interactive materials in their classrooms, accumulate more information about Internet safety and technology,
and take steps to bring their classrooms into the 21st century.
PBS Teachers - Science and Technology - Teachers can search the PBS
resources by grade level and topic.
Prevent Cyberbullying & Internet Harrassment - Cyberbully411 is an effort to
provide resources for kids and teens who have questions about or have been targeted by online
harassment.
Readability Calculations - Kathy Schrock's Guide for
Educators - Determine the reading level of a document or Web site; lists several traditional and
online information and tools on this readability page to help the process.
StaySafeOnline.org - Educators Page - The focus of this site is on helping K-12
educators, administrators and professionals as well as University professors, executives and IT
administrators to develop programs that help empower students, faculty and school administrators to take
personal responsibility for keeping personal and public computers secure.
STOP Cyberbullying - Educators - Information about Cyberbullying, Flaming and
Cyberstalking, for Kids, Tweens, Teens, Parents, Educators and Law Enforcement
Technology - New York Times - Explore current issues in depth or search technology by
subject.
VoiceThread - A really
simple voice recording within your web browser (which) allows you to collect the voices of an entire group on a
single page"; it truly is easy, fun, can be passworded and has all types of educational uses!
Whatis?com - The IT-Specific Encyclopedia - Whatis.com® is a knowledge
exploration tool about information technology, especially about the Internet and computers. It contains over
2,000 individual encyclopedic definition/topics and a number of quick-reference pages.
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