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Comparison of how different computer and electronic manufacturers compare to each other when it comes to the amount of toxic materials, un-recyclable materials, and other waste that goes into making their electronics. Also includes a date of last update, to let people know how "fresh" the information is.

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.

The Bugscope project provides free interactive access to a scanning electron microscope (SEM) so that students anywhere in the world can explore the microscopic world of insects. This educational outreach program from the Beckman Institute's Imaging Technology Group at the University of Illinois supports K-16 classrooms worldwide.

The Bugscope project provides free interactive access to a scanning electron microscope (SEM) so that students anywhere in the world can explore the microscopic world of insects. This educational outreach program from the Beckman Institute's Imaging Technology Group at the University of Illinois supports K-16 classrooms worldwide.

Open-source library of electronic modules that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping and play.

"...the latest National Atlas includes electronic maps and services that are delivered online. We are using information presentation, access, and delivery technologies that didn't exist 30 years ago to bring you a dynamic and interactive atlas. But we have held fast to our tradition of producing the finest maps in the world. We think nationalatlas.gov™ is more useful than any bound collection of paper maps." Work with multiple map layers

Electronic flashcards to help practice math facts

On this site you will find the electronic Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. NCTM's visionary document for teaching mathematics at any level.

The STRIDE handbook on e-learning has now been released and is an essential introductory resource. The book contains five conceptual overviews, including Perdagogical Affordances by Som Naidu and Managerial Perspectives by Tony Bates. Following are 20 technology-specific chapters, from Electronic Mail by Sanjaya Mishra, my own Blogs in Learning, Social Networking by Terry Anderson, and Twitter by Any Ramsden. Sanjaya Mishra, ed., Indira Gandhi National Open University, January 16, 2010.

Ideas from HP about how to recycle and reuse old electronics. Also includes links to individual HP products and what's on their Eco Highlights Label. Energy star ratings are included, as well as low-carbon solutions that HP is exploring to help reduce carbon and other toxic emissions.

Descriptiopn of Dell's recycling programs and how they comply with regulations and laws regarding proper disposal of electronics. Includes links to specific countries and the programs located in each country.

Electronic Frontier Foundation resources, curriculum on teaching copyright