Please note that access to Learning Facilitators this year is via appointment only. Please email library@northamptoncollege.ac.uk with information on which areas or topics you would like help with. We will then arrange an appointment with you as soon as possible.
Computing and IT
Selected Computing and IT eBooks
Computing & IT eBooks can be accessed for free from home or college 24/7 and means no lugging heavy books around! Click on one of the eBooks below or visit our eBooks section to search for even more titles. You may need to log in via Shibboleth, or through your institution. Just select 'Northampton College' and log in using your student ID and password.
Computing and IT eResources
Here is a list of commonly used resources. Click an image link to go to that website. Please note that these are external sites and Northampton College holds no responsibility over its content or availability.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| The Computer School: A website filled with resources relating to computer science, programming and app development. |  |
| WhatIs.com: Search or browse definitions of computer science related words. Sign up for the word of the day to improve your IT vocabulary. |  |
| A website hosted by Stanford University containing a number of online courses. The courses include material from Stanford Uni lectures and seminars. |  |
| Code Academy: Free courses and resources for coding, computer science, data science and web development. |  |
| Access to over 1 million publications. Includes a huge range of computer articles to download as PDF documents. |  |
| A review website run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most renowned universities in the world. |  |
| For the latest in tech security, browse the PSafe DFNDR blog. It is filled with advice and the latest developments in cyber security. |  |
| A website filled with tutorials. Learn how to code, how to build a website and access a reference database of code commands. |  |
| UK tech news, new developments and specific sections for Apple and Android news updates. |  |
| News and analysis of emerging science and technology trends. Featuring sections dedicated to cars, space and phones as well as a shop and deals section. Please be aware this is an American website. |  |
| The world's largest computing society. Contains publications, resources, training opportunities and career advice. |  |
| Thinking about your future? The British Computer Society is a professional body that can help you achieve chartership or further qualifications. |  |
Planet eStream Videos
Planet eStream is an amazing video-on-demand service that holds thousands of film, TV and radio resources for use with your studies. Click below to search videos you may find useful for your course.
To log in:
- Go to Planet eStream
- Enter your College login details and password then click Log in
DigiCap
DigiCap is a progressive scheme to support you with your IT skills from basic to advanced.
Your progress is measured through a tracker booklet which includes basic IT tasks such as logging in and printing before working your way up in your own time. Please visit our DigiCap page to find out more.
