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Running a Program
General Information
Finding Computers for Your Program
Internet Safety for Children
Search Engines
Technology for Educators
Technology for Special Needs
Technology Grants
Technology Policy
GENERAL INFORMATION
Evaluating the Structure of Websites
This document presents key issues of a website’s structure from the non-technical or low-technical perspective of the site user. The ideas in this document can also be useful when you build a new website.
Selected Topics in Child Care Information Systems Technology
The Child Care Bureau has compiled a series of briefs that explore new technologies or new applications of pre-existing technology to manage subsidized child care. The briefs encourage the exchange of ideas about using technology in subsidized child care administration.
Usability.gov
This is your resource for designing useable, useful, and accessible websites and user interfaces.
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FINDING COMPUTERS FOR YOUR PROGRAM
Computers for Learning
Schools and nonprofit educational organizations can easily register to receive excess and surplus Federal computer equipment. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Neighborhood Networks
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created this community-based initiative. Through innovative private/public partnerships, Neighborhood Networks establishes multi-service community technology centers (CTCs) that bring digital opportunity and lifelong learning to residents of public and assisted housing. There are more than 640 Neighborhood Networks centers operating in HUD multifamily housing properties throughout all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Hundreds of additional computer centers operate under other HUD programs.
PEP* National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs
Resources for Parents, Educators and Publishers--this is a
State, National and International Directory of agencies that facilitate donations of used computer hardware for schools and community groups.
Students Recycling Used Technology (StRUT)
The StRUT Alliance supports student computer recycling programs across the nation. Students receive hands-on experience in building, repairing, and supporting computers that are donated or built from donated components. Training is designed to help students obtain technology certifications and/or can lead to college pre-engineering programs and a career in the exciting world of technology.
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INTERNET SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety--Federal Bureau of Investigations
The same advances in computer and telecommunication technology that allow our children to reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural experiences also leave them vulnerable to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders. This pamphlet is designed to help parents, teachers, and providers begin to understand the complexities of on-line child exploitation.
Online Safety Rules
These lists of on-line safety rules tell kids what they need to know before they use the Internet.
Protecting Children in Cyberspace
Children have embraced the Internet with remarkable speed, as they go online to learn, play, and communicate with their friends. The Internet clearly influences how a growing number of children discover and interact with the world around them. Unfortunately, cyberspace is not always a safe place for youngsters to visit. To combat computer-facilitated crimes, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funds the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, which protects children in cyberspace.
Safekids
Safekids is a computer crime prevention initiative of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). You learn how to keep your children safe while they're online. You will receive information and other tools to help you decide if your children may be visiting inappropriate sites on the Web. Armed with the knowledge and the tools, your children will be safer while they're online, and you'll know an unsafe situation when you see one.
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SEARCH ENGINES
A Guide to Internet Resources
This document provides a starting point for you to find Internet Resources. When you find resources that meet your needs be sure to check to see if the webpage has a "links" section. Use those links to continue surfing the Web to locate helpful resources.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben Franklin serves as your guide to the Federal government--how to make laws, the branches of government, famous buildings, links to Federal Agencies and more! Designed for kids, helpful for adults!
Federal Web Locator
The Federal Web Locator is a service provided by the Center for Information Law and Policy. It is intended to be the one stop shopping point for Federal government information on the World Wide Web.
Fedworld
Visit this gateway to the vast resources in the Federal government and search out your interest area. FedWorld offers a comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering, and acquiring government and business information.
FirstGov
This is a one-stop shop to find all of the Federal government websites.
Google for Uncle Sam
Search the Internet for government resources.
THOMAS
THOMAS (in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson) provides legislative information on the Internet.
U.S.State & Local Gateway
This is your gateway to Federal Laws, Regulations, and Presidential Documents.
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TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS
Early Childhood Technology Literacy Project, Montgomery County, MD
The Early Childhood Technology Literacy Project in Montgomery County Maryland describes activities for children, suggests software, and has other helpful literacy links.
Educational Technology Resources
The Department of Education has linked to some Federal and nonfederal technology sites that may help you.
FamiliesConnect
FamiliesConnect is a website for families (parents, kids, grandfathers, aunts, cousins - everyone) to use to learn about the Internet together.
Evaluating the Content of Websites—Guideline for Educators
This handbook was developed by the Environmental and Education Training Partnership and funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. This is a reference tool for preparing students to think critically on the use of the Web.
Parent’s Guide to the Internet
This booklet from the Department of Education helps parents regardless of their level of technological know-how use the on-line world as an important educational tool.
Science Linkages in the Community
This guide from the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences is a starting point to find Internet Resources. When you find a resource that looks like it meets your needs, be sure to check to see if the webpage has a "links" section so you can use those links to continue surfing the Web to locate helpful resources.
TekMom's Technology Buzzwords for Students
This computer dictionary has technology buzzwords for students of all ages.
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TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)
NCAM is a research and development facility that works to make media accessible to under served populations such as disabled persons, minority-language users, and people with low literacy skills.
Family Center on Technology and Disability
The Family Center on Technology and Disability provides assistance to programs and organizations to respond to the technology needs of parents and families of children and youth with disabilities.
National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum (NCAC)
National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum (NCAC) provides a vision of how new curricula, teaching practices, and policies, can be woven together to create practical approaches for improved access to the general curriculum by students with disabilities
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators (NCITE)--aims to advance the quality and effectiveness of technology, media, and materials for individuals with disabilities.
NCIP-National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education
This site promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical, and social/emotional disabilities.
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TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
Technology Grants
The Department of Education has identified grants for technology on this site.
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TECHNOLOGY POLICY
American’s With Disability Act—Section 508
Government electronic and information technology is required to be accessible to disabled citizens. This site provides you with the legal requirements government sites must meet. These guidelines will make any website more user-friendly for the disabled.
Bobby
This webbased tool analyzes Webpages for their accessibility to people with disabilities.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) FAQs
These Frequently Asked Questions lay out the requirements of the COPPA in an easy to understand way.
Kidz Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission’s website has the Rule and compliance materials to meet the requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).
Office of Educational Technology—Department of Education
This office develops and implements educational technology policy.
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