- Documentation
- Computer, networking, and Internet reference documents and curricula.
- Links
- Links to free software and other documentation
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General
- Using Free/Open Source Software in the Classroom
- This is Module 3 in the series of "New Horizons for Primary Schools Tutorials for Teachers", and is a guide on using many of the programmes you find on this CD in a classroom setting
- Using DOS Command Line in teaching computers
- A guide to using the DOS command line to introduce computers, useful for older systems
- School Tools Maintenance Guide
- A guide on how to maintain and update this CD
Science
- Celestia Astronomy
Lessons
- Set of documents and Celestia addons to teach Astronomy using the
Celestia software (available under the Education tab)
Beginner's Guides
- Basic Computing for Teachers
- This is Module 1 in the series of "New Horizons for Primary Schools Tutorials for Teachers", and has been designed for teachers who have never used a computer.
- ICT Curricula
- Archive of Powerpoint presentations and supporting files for a 2hr x 24 day class to introduce students to computers, keyboarding, mousing, and then take them throug MS Office, Internet and emailing
- Introduction to Information Technology
- An overview of how to use a personal computer running Microsoft Windows. You will learn about the basic parts of a computer and understand how to use them. You will also learn about ethics and the responsibilities that are associated with using a computer, as well as how to navigate within a Window’s desktop environment, how to start and exit a program, various keyboard shortcuts, and the folder and file systems used in today’s computer systems.
- Jamaica Sustainable Development Networking Programme's "Introduction to Computers"
- An introduction to computation
- Creating Powerpoint Presentations for Education
- This is Module 2 in the series of "New Horizons for Primary Schools Tutorials for Teachers", and guides you through creating PowerPoint presentations
- Flashcards of Computer System devices
- Printable document of page-sized posters of the parts of a computer
- Common Windows Shortcuts
- Shortcut keys to speed up your use of Windows
Computer Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Windows
- New Horizons Project documentation on troubleshooting common computer and Internet problems
- Optimizing a computer
- Simple guide to speeding up any computer
- UPS Information: The UPS FAQ, Article with calculation guide
- Two resources to guide your UPS purchase and usage
Web Design Guides
- Super Easy HTML
- Here is a beginner's guide to learning the basics of the actual code behind web pages:
- See the Internet tab for web design software
Programming
- Visual Basic Starter's Guide
- Introduction to programming with Visual Basic
Networking
- Networking / CISCO textbook
- Comprehensive set of lessons to teach you networking skills
- Ethernet Cabling Guide
- Color-coded guide to making standard Ethernet cables and crossover cables
Internet/Web Usage
- The Internet as a Tool for Educators
- A document explaining some useful websites and online tools for teachers
- Making the Most of Mozilla
- A guide to getting the most out of the Mozilla Internet Browser
Advanced Computer Usage
- DOS Guide
- Guide to DOS commands
- Windows XP Services reference
- Advanced users' guide to Windows XP service configurations
- Linux Guides
- Some guides to installing and maintaining Linux computers
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Sources for Free Software
There are many, many places offering free software. A few good sites will be mentioned. And, there are many websites that will waste your time. Your experience will be a good guide and be sure to share your favorite places with your colleagues.
Sources for Free Technical Information
The Internet also has a number of places to learn about computers, programming, the Internet, web design and so on. A few of these sites are:
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