Web-Based IT Resources

I've put together a number of links to resources that are either campus-based (where you can turn for help if I'm not available, or it's a question that falls outside my purview), or web-based. These resources are meant to help you find answers to some of your common questions, ranging from network and e-mail-related to simple web tutorials, &c.

If I've missed a topic or area that you find particularly troublesome, please let me know, and I will try to find a campus-based resource, where you may find further assistance.

New to Computing? Introductory Basics

The Web Glossary - With new technologies being developed daily, the specialized vocabulary used to describe common web-related words are helpful to know. This glossary of web terminology provides definitions for common web and Internet words. Those who are relatively unfamiliar with the industry can use these basic terms and descriptions to make understanding web jargon a little easier.

Basic Computing Tutorials - Everything from initial computer setup, Windows how-to, printer FAQs, mousing techniques and useful jargon. For Windows users.

File Management - These tutorials are designed to acquaint you with one of the most basic procedures you will need to know--data storage and retrieval.

Web Design

WebMonkey: The Web Developer's Resource - For the more seasoned web designer. A handy toolbox of how-tos and quick reference.

Backgrounds, Buttons and Clip Art

Eos Graphics - Original web art; includes background textures, buttons, text graphics, navigation buttons, bullets, pointers, &c.

Clip Art - Warehouse site for clip art, animations, fonts and graphics, with a great search function.

Authoring Tools

Hot Potatoes - The Hot Potatoes suite includes six applications, enabling you to create interactive multiple-choice, short-answer, jumbled-sentence, crossword, matching/ordering and gap-fill exercises for the World Wide Web. Hot Potatoes is not freeware, but it is free of charge for non-profit educational users who make their pages available on the web.

Information Worksheet Creater - Create free educational worksheets such as flashcards, game boards, and quizzes to print directly from your browser. Simply choose a word list and an output style. Support for Spanish, French and German.

SMILE: Interactive Learning Exercises - A suite of wizards that create web-based activities for language learning and practice. Created by the Center for Language Education And Research (CLEAR) at Michigan State Univerisity.