On the Prairie An interactive simulation of creating a healthy prairie ecosystem. There are also other resources about prairies. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Koha Open Source Integrated Library System Koha is an open source Integrated Library System or Collection Management package offering OPAC, circulation, cataloguing, member management, serials, branch relationships and acquisitions components. Koha is built using library standards and protocols providing interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, and is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 a.m..
Wi-Fi Hotspots Hit Seattle Bus Lines Emerald city citizens can now access the internet via a laptop on wi-fi enabled buses. From Read laptop reviews and notebook news at the laptops weblog - Laptopical on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 a.m..
GetDataBack: Do-it-yourself Data Recovery Software GetDataBack is a tool for recovery of data if a hard drive's partition table, boot record, FAT/MTF or root directory are lost or damaged, data was lost due to a virus attack, the drive was formatted, fdisk has been run, a power failure has caused a system crash, files were lost due to a software failure, or files were accidentally deleted. Get Data Back recovers from hard drives (IDE, SCSI), Partitions, Dynamic Disks, Floppy drives, Drive images, Zip/Jaz drive, Compact Flash Cards, Smart Media Cards, Secure Digital Cards, USB Flash Drives and iPod Disks. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 5:55 a.m..
2006 Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowships Participants 109 languages teachers from across Australia have been selected to participate in the 2006 Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowships programme. The ELTF Programme is held over a three week period in January each year, and provides primary and secondary school languages teachers with a wonderful opportunity to improve their language proficiency in countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Mexico. A specially devised programme for teachers of Indonesian will be held in Australia. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 5:55 a.m..
2006 Australian Universities Quality Forum The theme of AUQF2006 will be Quality Outcomes and Diversity, and presentations and discussions will cover a wide range of quality assurance and quality enhancement issues. Some of the areas of interest for 2006 are: Achieving quality outcomes, fllow-up to QA processes, cmmunication of outcomes, and aditing diversity. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 5:06 a.m..
Innovative Practice with e-Learning This report from the Joint Innovations System Committee (UK) is a good practice guide to embedding mobile and wireless technologies into everyday practice. It is aimed at practitioners and managers in further and higher education and adult and community learning. It identifies challenges and benefits relating to the use of six commonly found mobile devices. An e-learning audit tool, and planning tools for use of mobile and wireless technologies are also included. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
iAchieve 'iAchieve at home' has been developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to provide a series of web-based multiple-choice tests to complement school-based testing and to help parents become more involved in their children's learning. On registration and payment, assessments are available in English and Mathematics for students in Years 3-10. Students are provided with instant feedback and handy hints on how to improve on any areas of weakness. There are sample tests to try and sample reports. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Applications for the 2005 Award for Best Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Closing 3 October 2005 This award aims to recognise the importance of education in the development and nurturing of entrepreneurs and to showcase best practice in entrepreneurial education. Educators of students beyond the age of compulsion from final years of schooling, vocational education, training institutions, universities and employment programs are eligible. Closing date for applications is 3 October 2005. Business /Higher Education Round Table News September 2005 From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Asia-Pacific Literacy Database To increase accessibility and availability of information of literacy activities at local, national and regional level, the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) and UNESCO have jointly developed and are updating the Asia-Pacific Literacy Data Base with the cooperation of Member States. The basic purposes of the Data Base are: to enable understanding of literacy situations at Asia/Pacific regional level, country level, state/provincial level, and grassroot level, at a glance; to provide up-to-date key data for decision-making by government sectors, NGOs and international agencies, and From Recent Items on September 19, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Review of Education and Training Legislation - Victorian Government White Paper This White Paper outlines the Victorian government vision for legislative reform of education and training in response to a community consultative process covering questions on: free attendance and compulsory attendance; secularity and religious instruction in government schools; democratice principles; choice of school; access to information; a common regulatory regime for all schools. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 3:30 a.m..
Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) The Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) offers an intensive Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) based on study modules provided by Australian universities aivate sector. The DSSC is intended for senior Service and civilian officers of primarily Colonel or equivalent rank. It comprises six thematic core curriculum blocks: Development of Strategic Thought; Command, Strategic Leadership and Management; The Contemporary Strategic Setting; Future Strategic Settings; Australian Strategic policy - Past, Present and Future, and Higher Command and Staff Studies From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 3:30 a.m..
Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies Handbook The Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) aims to provide officers of the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Public Service and overseas participants with the knowledge and skills required by senior leaders and managers engaged in national security issues. This Handbook has three parts which cover curriculum details, facilities and general information, and information on the Canberra Region. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 3:30 a.m..
Emerging Technologies: A Framework For Thinking This report reviews emerging educational technologies pertinent to education and training in the pre-school, school and VET sectors in the ACT. It looks at the impacts of educational policy developments, and points to the likely associated high level business requirements. Emerging technologies considered include infrastructures of various kinds, classroom and teaching tools, and delivery devices. The focus is on technologies that directly relate to the delivery and enhancement of teaching and learning, though some administrative support technologies and general infrastructure requirements are From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 2:09 a.m..
Reforms in New Victorian Education Act - Leaving Age Up To 16 The Victorian Government has unveiled a new vision for the Victorian education system, detailing the first complete re-write of the state's education legislation since its inception in 1873. The Premier, Steve Bracks, said a new Education and Training Reform Act, outlined in the Review of Education and Training Legislation - White Paper, would modernise Victoria's school system. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
Lifting the Veil of Silence - The Truth About Hijaab The topic of 'hijaab' has been one that has invoked much controversy. Many Australians are now confused as to exactly what the hijaab is supposed to symbolize. Are Muslim women oppressed, liberated, defiant? Or are Muslim women choosing to disengage themselves from society by hiding behind a disguise? An invitation is extended to attend this event, which aims to demystify the hijaab through educating society as to its purpose, and dispel many of the negative stereotypes associated with the Muslim women who embrace it. Such topics will include an explanation of the hijaab in Islam, pe From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
Using Online Assessment to Inform Teaching and Learning in Primary and Secondary Classrooms The latest developments in the iAchieve online assessment program were presented to delegates at the recent ACER Research Conference 2005, Using Data to Support Learning in August. In his conference presentation Professor Jim Tognolini, ACER’s Research Director, Systems and School Testing, described the iAchieve instrument and demonstrated how the feedback can be used to inform teaching and learning as well as describing planned future developments. He explained that the development of iAchieve combined internet technology with the latest advances in assessment theory to provide schools and From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Grading Your Child's Report What should parents expect of the reports schools provide? In an invited opinion article published by Education Age in The Age newspaper on 2 September 2005, ACER's Chief Executive Professor Geoff Masters and Research Director, Assessment and Reporting, Margaret Forster identified six features of highly informative school reports. ACER eNews Issue 33, September 2005 From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Flickr - Photo Sharing Flickr is a free online photo management and sharing application. It enables you to show off your favorite photos to the world or alternatively you can show your photos privately to your friends and family, or blog the photos you take with a cameraphone. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
BattleGraph Powerpoint game designed to test students ability at coordinate graphing. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Who Wants to be a Millionaire A ready made powerpoint template for those teachers wishing to utlizer a popular game show From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Internet Activities for Foreign Language Classes A web site designed for teachers to find lesson plans based on web site learning. Some sites are designed as worksheets for the students while accessing the websites online. Lessons include the languages; Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, ESL and Latin. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
ESPANOLE: THE On-line Resource for Students and Teachers of Spanish! A one-stop teacher resource website. Includes links to the study, teaching, appreciation, literature, the arts,, music, people, history, foods and lands of the Spanish language and culture. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Factoring by the Difference of Two Perfect Squares This site shows step by step how to factor by the difference of two perfect squares. After each step the student is able to practice the skills. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
What Is a Radian? This site explains what radians are and how to measure them through visuals. This site also the students to interact. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Magic School Bus This site offers students the opportunity to take a tour where they can explore subjects involving Archeology, Space, Insects, the Human Body, Dinosaurs, and more. There is also a link for parents and teachers which includes valuable and fun science activities. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Mrs. Bogucki's This site was designed for Mrs. Bogucki's fifth grade class but offers additional resources to other teachers, students, and parents. I personally enjoyed her Interactive Computer quiz available through the Teacher's Resources link. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 19, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
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