Education

Basic Tutorial to Computers and the Internet - A tutorial that covers hardware, operating systems, applications, and browsers. Contains links to other references for further reading.
http://www.eclipsetbs.co.uk/tutorial/computer.htm

Click-N-Learn - A graphical and interactive tool to learn about the components of a computer. Contains a novice, junior, and master level guide.
http://www.kids-online.net/learn/c_n_l.html

Computers Simplified - A graphical and interactive guide that covers the components of a computer.
http://www.maran.com/computerssimplified/menu2/

The Brain vs. The Computer - Compares the similarities and differences between a human brain and a computer.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bvc.html

TekMom's Technology Buzzwords for Students - Contains definitions, puzzles, and games for a common list of computer terms.
http://www.tekmom.com/buzzwords/

How Stuff Works: Computers - Contains a variety of information about hardware, the internet, peripherals, security, and software.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/

Teach ICT for Students - Contains lessons, games, worksheets, and tests for hardware and software topics.
http://www.teach-ict.com/s_gcsehome.htm

Wikipedia - Computers - Covers the history of computers and how they operate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer

Computer Chronicles: From Stone to Silicon - A graphical timeline that shows how computers have evolved. Subjects include the abacus, vacuum tubes, transistors and microprocessors.
http://library.thinkquest.org/22522/

Open Site - Computers - Defines a variety of terms related to computers.
http://open-site.org/Computers/

Mrs. Cannons Computer Lab - Teaches elementary students about computer tasks including saving, email, computer decorating and the internet.
http://www.computerlabkids.com/

Basic Guide to Computers - A graphical guide that teaches computer basics, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, networking, and the internet.
http://dragon.ep.usm.edu/~it365/module/Basics/Basics.htm

Computer Connections - Contains lessons on hardware, software, and computer safety. Includes printable worksheets.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/lesson.html

The Museum of Modern Technology - A flash-based tutorial that covers operating systems, email, the web, and networks. Includes a quiz at the end of each lesson.
http://www.actden.com/skills2k/

Computer and Internet Tutorials - Provides tutorials that include information on hardware, software, browsers, and search engines.
http://peds2.med.miami.edu/mailman/basic.htm

Maharishi University of Management: Computer Help Desk - Contains a variety of tutorials for beginners to computers. Also provides troubleshooting guides that explain how to fix common computer errors.
http://mum.edu/helpdesk/welcome.html

How Computers Work - A guide that explains how a computer operates. Includes hardware, software, printing, the internet, and a glossary of computer terms.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0774696.html

Wikibooks - Computers for Beginners - A wiki book that covers the basics of buying a computer, security, office programs, the internet, multimedia, and networking.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Computers_for_Beginners

Computers Can Be a Real Pain - Explains how to sit properly, type on a keyboard, and use a mouse correctly while working on a computer. Learn how to take breaks that are recommended by doctors.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/k_ergonomics.html

The Computer Technology Documentation Project - Contains a variety of guides on networking, security, hardware, operating systems, and programming languages.
http://www.comptechdoc.org/

Teach Me Computers - Includes lessons on computer types, input/output devices, storage, applications, and operating systems. Also explains how to avoid computer-related health problems.
http://teachmecomputers.tripod.com/

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101 - Lessons covering input, processing, output, storage, word processors, spreadsheets, and the web.
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/