Computer Engineering Level Two
Professional Presentation Tips
This website features presentation tips put together by students in a classroom in Canada.
12 Tips for Creating Better Presentations
This link points to Microft's tips on using PowerPoint more effectively.
Robert's Rules of Order
The revised rules the govern Parliamentary Procedure from Rules Online.
ParliPro.org
Website promoting the study and teaching of Robert’s Rules of Order. This website has tutorials for motions and parliamentary procedure. It also has quizzes and scenarios to solve.
SkillsUSA Website
This is the official site of the Trade and Industrial Career and Technical student organization. This site has all the information needed for membership and leadership and skills competitive events.
CompTIA
The website of the Computing Technology Industry Association, which created and maintains A+, Network+ and other Information Technology industry certifications.
Computer Memory
Wikipedia article on Computer Memory.
PC Guide - Reference Guide - System Memory
PC Guide entry on System Memory
History of Computer Memory
History of computer memory from About.com
PC Guide DDR3 Memory
All about DDR3 memory - how does it differ from other forms of memory.
Wikipedia Guide to Motherboards
All about motherboards - different kinds, how they function, etc.
Wikipedia Guide to Processors
All about processors - different kinds, how they function, etc.
PC Guide to Motherboards
All about motherboards - different kinds, how they function, etc.
PC Guide to Failures of Motherboards
All about possible failures that can occur with motherboards.
Top 5 Intel Pentium 4 Motherboards
Information on the top 5 Intel Pentium 4 Motherboards on the market.
PC Guide to Processors
All about processors - different kinds, how they function, etc.
IT Careers
Search online for available IT jobs.
CompTIA's A+ Certification
As you complete this course, you will be well on your way to preparing CompTIA's A+ Certification - the leading entry-level certification for IT technicians. With a little extra study and exam preparation, you should be able to take and pass the exams, and qualify yourself for a higher-level job as you enter the workforce or work your way through college. Find out more in this CompTIA Education to Careers video (high-speed broadband needed).
CompTIA Strata Fundamentals Exams
A+ certification is the best industry credential for an entry level IT technician, but if you want to take a smaller first step, CompTIA's Strata Fundamentals Exams are a new way to enter the certification pathway and begin your journey. From this site, learn about the skills and knowledge you would need to earn this industry certificate.
ComputerWorld Careers
All the latest on computer industry job and career-related news from ComputerWorld.
Vocational Information Center
This web page lists scores of IT related jobs, plus information on basic and advanced or specialized skills needed to do them, and where to get the know-how.
Technology Review
The latest in what's new and upcoming in high tech innovation.
Resume Writing - CollegeGrad.com
Tips on writing an effective resume', with samples.
Resume Writing - JobStar.org
Another resume' writing site, with templates, resume samples and a resume' generator.
Nortel LearnIT
This site from the telecommunications company has a large selection of teacher materials including videos, lesson plans, and resources for IT careers, ethics, safety and more. The videos on 'soft skills' are very interesting.
Laptop Repair 101
What you need to know about laptop repair.
Microsoft Comprehensive Guide to Troubleshooting
All about different troubleshooting tecniques.
Wikipedia Guide to Troubleshooting
All about different troubleshooting tecniques.
PC Guide to Troubleshooting
All about different troubleshooting tecniques.
Job-Applications.com
Find hundreds of online applications and printable job forms.
Wikipedia Guide to laptops
What you need to know about laptops.
Wikipedia Guide to Electronic Test Equipment
All about electronic test equipment - different kinds, how they function, etc.
Wikipedia Guide to Printers
All about printers - different kinds, how they function, etc.
PC Guide to Printers
All about printers - different kinds, how they function, etc.
PC Guide to Affordable Printers
All about affordable and effective working printers.
PC Guide to Laser Printers
All about the best performing laser printers on the market.
Wikipedia Definition for Problem Solving
This page also contains links to problem solving techniques
Wikipedia Guide to Motherboards
All about motherboards - different kinds, how they function, etc.
Mind Tools
Problem solving techniques from the Mind Tools web site.
Problem Solving Tips
How to tackle a problem, step-by-step.
Communicating Effectively
This resource written for 4-H club members covers a lot of the bases on communicating well.
Effective Communication in the Workplace
A look at how communications in the workplace "can make all the difference between efficiency and ineptitude, success and failure, making money or losing it."
Soft Skills
An Association for Career and Technology Education paper on the importance of skills employers say are critical for all employees.
Wikipedia Guide to Command Line
List of the different kinds of command line.
Wikipedia Guide to Command Line
All about how to interpret command line.
Computer Ethics Scenarios
What would you do if...
Cyber Ethics
Links page for Cyber Ethics Resources.
What's Private?
US Department of State Computer Privacy Laws
How Security Works
Security pages from the How Stuff Works web site
Browser Statistics
When building a website, seeing how it works in different browsers is critical. But which browseres are the most important and used the most widely? That changes over time. This site from w3schools has the latest statistics.
Wikipedia Guide to Temporary Files
All about the behavior of temporary files.
PC Guide to Temporary Files
All about the behavior or temporary files.
Wikipedia Guide to Offline Files
All about the behavior of offline files.
Microsoft Guide to Offline Files
All about the behavior of offline files.
Vista For Beginners
Different tecniques for first time Vista users.
Troubleshooting the Network
Basic network troubleshooting from Computer Hope
More Network Troubleshooting
This site is offered by 3COM.
Monitoring the Network
Network monitoring tools from Stanford University.
Windows 7 References and Key Links:
Compare Windows 7 Versions
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Windows 7 Compatibility
Windows 7 Features
Windows Easy Transfer
Installing Windows 7 on a Netbook
Windows Virtual PC
Microsoft Technet:
Windows XP Professional Product Documentation. This is an excellent site for information on how to manipulate XP directly from Microsoft. For this topic the Performance and Maintenance section is very appropriate.
