Resources for Students Attending Online Information Technology Schools

As many already know, technology is one of the fastest growing careers in the nation and has grown to encompass a variety of specialties. There are organization around the world needing qualified individuals in the information technology field capable with keeping up with the current changes in the world of computer based systems and provide a high quality service. There are numerous colleges and universities that offer online Information Technology degrees and certifications. Many of these programs are here to prepare students to work in the field and many offer a very hands-on approach. Below you will find a list of resources from free Information Technology courses to blogs from industry professionals already in the field.

Educational Information Technology degree blogs geared toward current Information Technology Students.
Informational blogs on the information technology field as it pertains to past, current and future Information Technology professionals. Below you will find blogs that offer a wide range of articles on the history of IT, career advancements and the job outlook for specialized Information Technology jobs.

1. Darby Consulting
   What is IT? When did it start? Darby Consulting gives a brief look into the history of Information Technology through a timeline dating back to 1957 up to present day. Learn about the Planar Transistor, the first integrated circuit, and the first microprocessor chip.
2. Trans World Education
   Trans World Education provides information about studying information technology abroad and how online programs can help.
3. Text Books Free
   This site’s focus is to help those who may be low on cash for books. Here is a resource for free information technology textbooks.
4. Information Technology Blogs
   Computer tricks, tips, solutions, and information along with Information Technology related topics.
5. Ex- Designz
   Test how much you know with practice tests questions and trivia for Information Technology students. This site offers games, jokes and online karaoke along with technology information.
6. IT Management
   An informative article on why the amount of women entering into the Information Technology field has seen a short fall.
7. Edu Cyberpg
   Educational Cyber Playground has a variety of some of the best resources for minorities and women seeking a job in the Information Technology field.
   
   Information Technology News Blogs
   Students and professionals alike should stay up to date on Information Technology related news. Maintaining a working knowledge of the new and old technology can help to boost career beginnings as well as career advancements. Below students and professionals alike will be able to find blogs about new technology and its impact on the Information Technology field.
   
   
8. Science Daily
   Stay updated on everything new in the Information Technology world with articles, videos, images and a recommended reading list.
9. The Gilbane Group
   Stay ahead of the rest by staying updated on the technology industry brought to you by The Gilbane Group NewsShark team.
10. IT News
    IT News is an open exchange to stay updated on the latest information technology news covering various topics such as innovative strategies for desktop virtualization and VDI.
11. E-Week
    Find the latest news on the current and future outlook of the Information Technology field. If you are wondering how to pick the latest or hottest wireless products, E-Week is the place for help making that decision.
12. His Talk
    His Talk is a blog about the healthcare Information Technology field, news and opinion and the changes and the future growth of the profession.
13. Tech News World
    Provides updates on the technology world through informative news articles and commentary by those in the Information Technology field.
14. Geek Zone
    The Geek Zone is a blog that features articles on technology news and provides information on Information Technology jobs, reviews and technology videos.
    
    Healthcare Information Technology Blogs
    Technology in the medical field is a fast growing Information Technology job that is not talked about much but it is going to be needed. Information Technology health professionals are responsible for maintaining the electronic filing systems in large and small medical offices.
    
    
15. HIT Sphere
    This Healthcare IT Supersite shares a summary of blogs for students, graduates and professionals in the healthcare Information Technology world.
16. The Health Care Blog
    What is in store for the future of Information Technology in the healthcare field? This post reflects on healthcare information technology at the beginning of Obama’s administration.
17. Health Information Technology Exchange
    Meet other in the healthcare Information Technology field and read up on their experiences working in the professional field.
18. Harmony Healthcare Information Technology Blog
    Harmony Healthcare IT provides updates on the various forms of protecting patient records and information handling systems.
19. Neil Versel's Healthcare IT
    This Healthcare IT blog is an informative site for students in the healthcare Information Technology field. Neil is a healthcare journalist who shares his views on the industry.
20. Med Tech Sentinel
    This blog provides some of the top news stories that are focused on medical technology and the various advancements.
21. The Healthcare Information Technology Guy
    This blog provides Information Technology students with a focus in healthcare some insight on the profession and what they can expect to be doing in the field.
22. Medical Connectivity
    This blog looks to address issues related to making the medical field more connected through the use technology.
23. eHealth
    This blog provides a look at information technology and technology in general and how it relates to the medical field and some of the top health news.
24. Future Health IT
    Take a look at the medical information technology from a British perspective and also provides views on the various Information Technology related updates in the medical profession.
    
    Information Technology Scholarships, books and tutorial Blogs
    There are a variety of factors Information Technology students attending school will have to consider: finances for classes and advanced certifications, books and finding quality study material for exams. Below you will find information on scholarship information on scholarships for students currently attending Information Technology programs, free books and study tutorials.
    
    
25. Online Computer Books
    This site focuses on free informational e-books for Information Technology students and professionals would find useful in their field.
26. School Scholarships
    School Scholarships provides opportunities for students looking to enroll and already enrolled in an accredited Information Technology college or university program.
27. Tech Exams
    Ready for your exam? Practice exams, tutorials and study guides for Information Technology students. Tech Exams provides information of taking the test and some study tips and options.
28. Technology Student
    A design and technology site that provides fact sheets and study exercises students in various fields of information technology can use to better understand the field.
29. ALISON
    ALISON focuses on digital literacy and IT Skills. It provides free online computer training courses for every level; from novice to expert.
30. IT DVDs
    This site offers online and offline Information Technology training, various tutorials and a forum to speak with other Information Technology professionals in training.
31. E-learning Center
    This site is great for those on a budget or just looking for good information to further their careers. Free tutorials and coursework for a variety of information technology related subjects are available.
    
    Information Technology Student and industry professional Blogs
    Dive deep into the mind of Information Technology professionals on their career and the obstacles that they had to overcome. Read up on some of the student blogs to get an idea of what they had to go through while taking classes and making the transition into the workforce.
    
    
32. Lukas Beeler's Information Technology Blog
    Information on the experiences of an SMB Information Technology technician and technology updates. He plans, deploys, supports and maintains an array of products.
33. Blog for web development
    Informative technical weblog for articles and tutorials related to students, graduates and professionals in web development.
34. Mistaken Goal
    This is an informative blog from an administrator and researcher in the Information Technology industry who provides information on the ups and downs of the career.
35. Alex Scoble's Information Technology Notes
    Follow the experiences of Alex Scobel; he is a professional in the Information Technology field and shares information about Blackberries, blogs and blogging, desktop apps, email/exchange administration, and everything computer just to name a few.
36. Tech Dark Side
    Delve into the life and the struggles of a self-taught coder. The Teck Dark Side provides information on the Information Technology industry and career options available.
37. Wet Fee
    Overview of what a career in information technology is all about and what career options you can look forward to once you have graduated.
38. Evan Carmichael
    Evan Carmichael is a motivational strategist that has helped numerous entrepreneurs and is here to help information technology professionals start their own personal business.
39. Quint Careers
    Quint Careers provides a list of Information Technology certification providers and informative articles along with how to boost your career after the completion of your course.
40. Marios Alexandrou
    Follow the life of a web strategist and project manage that provides the resources and fundamentals for those in the Information Technology field with a focus in being a project manager.
41. In Time
    Information about the impact online courses makes technology itself the teacher and its effect on providing a quality education.
    
    Information Technology Resume Building and Job Outlook Blogs
    To finally graduate and land the perfect job, you need to know how to create an amazing A+ resume and what the job market looks like when you get out there. Below is a list of blogs that will help you create your Information Technology professional resume and updates on the job market outlook.
    
    
42. Beyond
    Beyond has a collection of articles, along with Information Technology industry updates and career information every IT professional would find useful.
43. Employment Blawg
    The Employment Blawg has information on the future outlook for job in the Information Technology industry from the Department of Labor.
44. How to Write a Resume
    A first impression starts with the resume. Learn how to create a resume that will impress your future employer.
45. Resume Resource
    The Resume Resource has information and examples of how an information technology resume will look like for graduates starting out in the Information Technology profession.
46. Technical Resume
    Get a first-hand look at an Information Technology resume. Here an Information Technology industry expert provides resume samples to help a graduate new into the field or someone trying to move up in the industry.
47. Inform IT
    Articles for information technology professionals on a variety of topics which include the best iPhone apps for those in the Information Technology field to job outlooks.
48. IT Knowledge Hub
    A mixture of Information Technology related articles, free white pages and blogs geared specifically for the Information Technology professional.
49. E-Job Description
    This blog offers a report on the 2010 annual salary survey for professionals in the Information Technology field.
50. IT Management
    Here information for those who want a career in Information Technology management is found. There are updates on an Information Technology career and informative articles from an Information Technology management professional.
    

Hopefully you will find the answers to some questions you may have while attending ad online information technology school. Whether they help you study, learn new things, or even help motivate you we are giving you some nice and easy resources to help you reach for the sky.

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