Communications


	*Mr. Bitting's* TechWeb *7th Gr. Exploring Technology*
		**Communication Module Resources**
		Below are some supplemental websites you can visit to further explore the module content provided in the TechLab.

		*Computer Problem Solving*
		How to Solve Problems This site claims to have developed a problem-solving method for the 21st century based on mathematics. It is worth checking out. Math Problem Solving This site offers problem-solving worksheets, as well as many fascinating problems. They are all related to math in one way or another and although they are "most appropriate for grades four and five,…many are designed to be challenging and informative to older and more advanced students as well." The Big 6 The Big 6 wants to help people become better information problem solvers because we live in an "increasingly complex and information- and technology-rich world." They target students from pre K through adult. ThinkQuest ThinkQuest is a global network of students, teachers, parents, and technological workers who want to promote youth-centered learning on the Internet. It offers a variety of activities and interests.

		*Fiber Optics & Lasers*
		Fiber Optic History Short History of Fiber Optics – This site offers a brief history of optical communication systems. Fiber Optics About Fiber Optics – This site offers information, facts, history, and related links about fiber optics and lasers. Modern Communication The Laser and Fiber Optics Revolution – Visit this site to learn how lasers and optical fibers together have dramatically increased the capacity of the international telephone system and fueled the exponential growth of the Internet.

		*Virtual Reality*
		A "Nerdy" Site Nerdworld is a unique collection of articles, information, and links related to all things "nerdy." Visit the site included here for a list of links related to virtual reality. Basic Student Research Site This site is helpful for gathering information about virtual reality and almost any other subject. For this module, start with keywords: virtual reality. The Virtual Reality Society (VRS) This site is dedicated to the discussion and advancement of virtual reality and synthetic environments. Its activities include the publication of an international journal, the organization of special interest groups, conferences, seminars and tutorials.