Category: General Resources

September 03, 2013

Native American Writers

Native Americans are proud of their heritage. Their own history was preserved through the spoken word throughout the generations. With the advent of writing in their culture, storytellers began to preserve these stories with the written word and now the whole world can share in their history. Incidentally, many Native American authors do not copyright… Continue reading Native American Writers

April 07, 2013

Guide to Local Area Networks

What is a LAN? A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network of computers that covers only a small area, like a home, office, or building. Larger networks fall into the categories of Metropolitan Area Networks or Large Area Networks. Any user who has more than one computer in a home or office can benefit… Continue reading Guide to Local Area Networks

September 23, 2012

Links and Resources on Tomie dePaola

Acclaimed author Tomie Depaola is best known for his children’s books. His works are so innovative that he is considered to be one of Educational Paperback Association’s 100 top authors. Mr. DePaola is of Irish-Italian descent, and his personality shows the best of both ethnicities. His vibrant voice can be heard on his voice mail,… Continue reading Links and Resources on Tomie dePaola

September 07, 2012

Exploring Virtual Reality

Exploring Virtual Reality Virtual reality is the creation of an alternate, simulated world that allows people to experience the same emotions, sights, sounds, and sometimes tactile sensations as real life. The idea of simulating reality has been around for more than 70 years, predating computers. For example, military troops have for decades used simulation to fabricate and… Continue reading Exploring Virtual Reality