Last summer, I stumbled upon a class of ten- and eleven-year olds making Web pages, and it occurred to me that knowing HTML (the language of the Web) is the hallmark accomplishment of computer literacy today. A Web page written …[Continue]
History of Computing
ENIAC, the world’s first electronic, large scale, general-purpose computer, was activated at the University of Pennsylvania on February 14, 1946. Since then, computers have gotten smaller, more powerful and nearly ubiquitous. But as the following sites all point out, computing …[Continue]
On this Day in History
The noting of historical anniversaries teaches us history and marks the passage the of time. But what about historical figures and events beyond those that get their own holidays such as Columbus Day or Martin Luther King Day? Want to …[Continue]
Best of 2000
Another year, another five thousand Web sites visited and considered. To sum up the year, I’ve chosen the following five sites (from the 255 sites that made it in my column) as representative of the educational nature of the Internet …[Continue]
Best of 1999
Another year, another four thousand Web sites visited and considered. I’ve gleaned the following five sites (from the 255 sites that made it in my column this year) as representative of the educational nature of the Internet circa 1999. Not …[Continue]
Monitored Chat Rooms
Ask any kid what they like most on the Internet and the resounding answer (and one that sends waves of anxiety through parents and teachers) is “Chat!” But don’t throw out the computer with the bath water. Although our grown …[Continue]
Summer on the Internet
School’s out. Summer’s in. Our long warm days are filled with camp and family vacations. What’s up on the Net? Here’s an eclectic summer mix, including two virtual summer camps and a virtual road trip. But remember, it’s summer. Don’t …[Continue]
Family Web Collaborations
Looking for a fabulous (free) gift for the Dad who has everything? How about the gift of family? Here are five free sites that offer families a way to keep in touch across time zones, across oceans and across town. …[Continue]
Best of 1998
I’ve visited nearly three thousand Web sites this year. Of those, only 255 were included in my weekly column. Today, by listing my five favorites of 1998, I’m joining the ranks of many who try to condense the entire year …[Continue]
Best of 1997
My son suggested I end the year with a “Best of…” column, pointing out how quickly I could write it (since they are out of school). But choosing from the more than 200 Web sites reviewed this year was a …[Continue]
