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Computing Resources
A selection of links to resources that I have found useful in teaching A level Computing
A level Computing Course
Web & printed materials for purchase
Binary Simulator for Windows
Software download
BlueJ - Teaching Java
A Java development front end which emphasises an "objects first" approach to OOP. Needs the Java SDK from Sun
Build your Database driven Web site
Useful for project work. Uses MySQL and PHP scripting (Windows and Linux)
Computer Chronicles
Video resources (Quicktime format)
Data Flow Diagram
An example with links to other sites
How Operating Systems work
From the How Stuff Works site
KIDware
Excellent VB and databases tutorials for purchase
Operating Systems - A short introduction
Notes by Mark Burgess
Revise Computing
Site based on Bradley's book
Z80 Simulator
Z80 Assembly language programming notes including Flash simulator
ZigZag Education
A selection of teaching materials as well as sample coursework & exam papers for the AQA specification