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Computers  |   Internet History  |  Online Conduct
Web Site Design  |  Web Site Evaluation

 

  Computers  
    Computers and the Internet
http://factmonster.com/ipka/A0772279.html
This site explain about computers and the
Internet. Learn about How Computers Work,
a Computer Glossary, and the History of the Internet.
    How Stuff Works - Computer Stuff
http://www.howstuffworks.com/category.htm?
cat=Comp
Has very detailed information about the inner workings of the computer.
Have you checked your BIOS lately?
For older children, teens, and adults.
  Internet History  
    A Brief History of the Internet
http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml
Anything but brief, this site sponsored by the Internet Society details the history of the
internet. 
En Espaρol
    Internet Timeline
http://www.pbs.org/internet/timeline/
PBS has a created a timeline of the internet.
You can click on a date to see the history.
There are also links to other sites that discuss the history.
  Online Conduct  
    CyberSmart Kids
http://www.cybersmartkids.com.au/
cybersmartkids/netiquette.html
Learn about Netiquette, online chatting,
and personal safety.
    Kids' Rules For Online Safety
http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm
Every child should follow these online lines when they are on the Internet.
  Web Site Design  
    Lissa Explains it All
http://www.lissaexplains.com/intro.shtml
Teen site that contains basics for beginners.
Learn about cascading style sheets.
    Web Genies
http://www.webgenies.co.uk
Offer guidance on creating simple graphics and sound files.
    Webmonkey for Kids
http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/kids/
Kid-friendly information on how to build a web site.  Includes lessons on HTML, graphics, and frames
    Web Wizard's Castle
http://www.internet4kids.com/waldo_toc.htm
Nifty reference page that has new ideas.  Java scripts for text rollovers and more.
  Web Site Evaluation  
    Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages
http://www.library.cornell.edu/okuref/
research/webcrit.html
Brief and to the point, this site sponsored by Cornell University lists five criteria for evaluating web pages.




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