Computers
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Computers
- Dance Mat Typing
Learn how to touch type with this fun BBC site.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
- History of Computing
Basic but useful website with timeline, and sections on inventors, companies, software and video games. Lots of information on Charles Babbage for example.
http://www.thocp.net
- How to evaluate a website
Good info on making sure your citations and references are from reliable sources.
http://www.ala.org/aasl/[k12students]kctoolsievaluate
- How to use the Internet and Computers
Links to BBC Webwise, Webmonkey, Computer Tutor. Learn how to use your computer, surf the internet, tutorials and help for web developers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning[information_technology].shtml
- Internet Detective
Free online tutorial on how to evaluate the quality of websites, develop advanced internet skills and gives info on plagiarism, copyright and use of citations and references.
http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/
- Netlingo
Web navigation information. Useful guide to the web and email
http://www.netlingo.com
- Sorted
Keep your information secure online. Advice on firewalls, anti-virus software etc, plus general Internet tips.
http://www.childnet-int.org/sorted/
- Youtube
Youtube is a site designed for people of all ages to watch videos on the internet. You can also put your videos on Youtube. You can watch all kinds of videos from Animals to Bands/Singers. ENJOY the website I love it. (review from Matthew)
http://www.youtube.com