Technology
Weblinks and other resources for the K-12 (school-level) technology curriculum
Computational Thinking, Programming…and the Google App Inventor
What were Papert’s views on children, computers and "powerful ideas”? Are they relevant today? Why should we introduce our kids to programming and how? Shuchi Grover & Charles Profitt give you all the answers. more
Introducing your Child to Linux
Introducing your children to Linux and other great free/open source products may not be such a bad idea. Charles Profitt guides parents on how to get started through this helpful Q&A. more
Computational Thinking, Programming…and the Google App Inventor
What were Papert’s views on children, computers and "powerful ideas”? Are they relevant today? Why should we introduce our kids to programming and how? Shuchi Grover & Charles Profitt give you all the answers. more
Create Your Own Google Search Story
Google "search stories" have been all the rage since 'Parisian Love' aired earlier this year. Create your own search story using Google's nifty search story creator tool. more
DiscoveryNews.com: a New Website Dedicated to In-Depth Coverage of the World of Science and Technology
Newly launched DiscoveryNews.com is dedicated to science and technology news. more
Introducing your Child to Linux
Introducing your children to Linux and other great free/open source products may not be such a bad idea. Charles Profitt guides parents on how to get started through this helpful Q&A. more
Iterative Design in Programming (Video)
Iterative design is crucial to all types of problem solving, and computer programming is no exception. This video explains the idea in kid-friendly language. more
Discoveries & Breakthroughs Inside Science
The 'Discoveries & Breakthroughs Inside Science' site is a great STEM resource to weave into the daily lives of kids for reading and discussion. more
Slideshow: 10 scientific objects that changed the world
An eclectic collection of inventions put together by the "New Scientist" to the mark the centenary of the Science Museum in London. more
Typingweb.com – learn to touch-type online for free
Typingweb.com offers free online lessons to help improve typing skills. It scores over other similar sites with its uncluttered interface and customization features. more
Zulaworld – a kid’s virtual world with a Science twist
Zulaworld is a kid's virtual world with a twist - it blends science with fun. Each of the games the kids play also teaches a science concept. more
Dawn of the Personal Computer: From Altair to the IBM PC
This Maximum PC article does a great job of tracing the evolution of the PC from the clunky devices that we barely remember to the somewhat recognizable contours of a desktop computer. Lots of pictures as well, courtesy the Computer History Museum. more
