Imagining the West - perceptions of the Western Other in modern and contemporary Eastern Europe The Web site 'Imagining the West - Perceptions of the Western Other in Modern and Contemporary Eastern Europe' is hosted on the site of the Program on East European Cultures and Societies run by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. It describes the project investigating perceptions of Western Europe throughout Eastern Europe from the beginning of the modern era until the present day. The project started in 2004. It takes its material from travelogues, scholarly texts, fiction and media representation, and it seeks to investigate patterns of representation and identity From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Kacenka: parallel corpus of English and Czech texts The Web site 'Kacenka: Parallel Corpus of English and Czech Texts' offers a bibliographic list of English texts and their Czech translations. It is hosted on the Web site of the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno, in the Czech Republic and was created in 1997. The site provides a table of contents for a parallel corpus of English literary texts and their Czech translations. The site provides the names of authors alphabetically listed, the titles of texts in English and Czech, the names of translators, as well as the format of the texts. The texts cannot From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
The Middle East 1916 -2001 : a documentary record 'The Middle East 1916-2001 : a documentary record' Web site gives access to a series of transcripts of primary source documents on the political history of the Arab/Israeli conflict from 1916 to 2001. It is part of the Avalon Project at Yale Law School. The documents are arranged in chronological order in decades. Documents include: the Balfour Declaration; the 1922 and 1939 British White Papers on Palestine; United Nations resolutions of 1947 on the partition of Palestine; the Tripartite declaration regarding the Armistice borders (1950); United Nations security resolution 242 (1967 From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
HUNLIT : Hungarian literature The Hungarian Book Foundation hosts a Web site entitled "HUNLIT: Hungarian Literature" which is a bilingual database providing information about 19th and 20th-century authors of Hungarian literature. The site is in English and Hungarian. At the time of writing it listed approximately 50 authors, with links to short biographies and primary and secondary bibliographies. Photographs of authors are also included. It also contains an impressive collection of links to Hungarian and foreign cultural institutes, periodicals and databases. There is also a shorter list of bookshops, publishers and libr From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Urban forms and colonial confrontations : Algiers under French rule Urban Forms and Colonial Confrontations : Algiers under French rule is an e-book written by Zeynep Çelik, Professor of Architecture at New Jersey School of Architecture. It was first published in 1997 by the University of California Press. Algiers was the site of recurrent conflicts between colonizer and colonized, and social, political and cultural battles were expressed in architecture and urban forms. The entire e-book is freely available online. Sections include: the casbah and marine structure; an outline of urban structure; the indigenouse house; housing the Algerians. The e-book is ext From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Oriental institute photographic archives The 'Oriental Institute Photographic Archives' Web site is an overview of photographs of archaeological expeditions to ancient sites in the Middle East. All of the expeditions were conducted by the University of Chicago Oriental Institute in the twentieth century. Archaeological sites include: Sakkara, Abu Simel and Luxor in Egypt; Nubia (modern day Sudan); Khorsabad, Tell Asmar (in modern day Iraq); and Persepolis (modern day Iran). There is an online service to order copies of the photos. Users are able to click on the map to view photographs with captions. The photographs can be From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Saudi Aramco world 'Saudi Aramco World' is an online version of the bi-monthly magazine of the oil company American Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO). It seeks to broaden understanding of the cultures, history and geography of the Arab world and its interaction with the West. It is aimed at readers outside as well as inside the company. Although Saudi Arabia is still a frequent topic in its pages, articles also cover the wider Arab and Islamic world in both historical and contemporary periods. The Web site has an index of online magazines going back to the 1960s. It also allows interested readers to sign up From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Middle East information network The Middle East Information Network Web site aims to provide accurate and comprehensive information about the Middle East by linking to relevant Web sites. The Middle East Information Network is an American organisation based in Boston which is non-partisan and so aims to give all groups, faiths, and peoples given equal representation on their site. The site has a section on religion covering Judaism, Christianity, the Druze, Islam and Zoroastrianism. There are also sections on education, business, travel, and a map room of all countries in the Middle East. There is a library section with onli From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Abdul Hamid II collection photography archive The Abdul-Hamid collection photography archive contains over 1,800 photographs from the Ottoman Empire. Dating from approximately 1880 to 1893, the images show scenes within the borders of modern Turkey, as well as Ottoman provinces in Greater Syria, Greece and modern Iraq. The photos in the collection were originally presented to the Library of Congress by Sultan Abdul-Hamid II in 1894. The images are well displayed on dedicated pages and are available as thumbnails. The main drawback of the Web site is its organisation as there is no comprehensive index of subjects linked to the home page. From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Egyptian museum The 'Egyptian Museum' Web site contains a valuable image database with approximately 200 images of jewellery, sculpture, items from Tutankhamun's tomb and funerary objects as well as images from the museum rooms. The Egyptian Museum was built in 1900 and today offers over 120,000 objects from the pre-historic to Greco-Roman period of Egyptian history. The home page features a series of links including collections, a glossary, interactive museum map, and a virtual tour. Search functions allow for searching by material, category, date and king name, or browsing by masterpieces, ph From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Slavonic and East European collections in the national library of Scotland The website "Slavonic and East European collections in the National Library of Scotland" on the Web site of the National Library of Scotland describes the main areas of purchasing for Slavonic and East European accessions in the NLS and also provides a selective list of the most notable accessions. The systematic acquisition of this kind of material began in the 1960s, and the strength of the collection is Russian material, closely followed by the Polish collection. The Polish collection boasts several valuable and extensive donations. The Web site lists current material and special collection From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
The Koestler archive and other papers relating to Arthur Koestler The website "The Koestler archive and other papers relating to Arthur Koestler" describes the content and scope of the Arthur Koestler archive held in the Special Collections of Edinburgh University Library. The site provides a short biographical introduction to Koestler, with reference to his most important works. It describes the scope and content of the archives, and provides information on the provenance of the collection. It provides a detailed listing of the contents of the archives, and the conditions of access to the collections. This website is particularly useful for researchers of K From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Russian history web sites The Web Site "Russian history web sites" features a collection of sites about Russian history and the last days of the Romanov dynasty. This is an incredibly richly-illustrated site and the work of an amateur who has long held an interest in the Alexander Palace. The site is almost a virtual exhibition which reveals the splendours of the palace. The site's author clearly has sympathies with the last of the ruling Romanovs and he has created a beautiful site. It is not the place to go for definitive historical fact, but can be used by teachers or discerning students. In addition there is a From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Ancient maps of Jerusalem The Ancient Maps of Jerusalem Web site is a joint project of the Jewish National and University Library and the Department of Geography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It contains maps of Jerusalem in the Byzantine, Early Islamic, Crusader and later Medieval periods. Information is given about the map-makers and the history of cartography of Jerusalem. The maps are browseable by cartographer, by date or can be viewed in a gallery section. Each map is a given a full bibliographic record including its title, imprint and physical size. Although the maps are all in the public domain, the di From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
The Oriental institute virtual museum The 'Oriental Institute Virtual Museum' Web site enables a virtual reality tour of the collections of the Oriental Institute Museum which showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. The museum is based in the University of Chicago Oriental Institute which has supported archaeological research and excavation in the Near East since 1919. A virtual tour of each of the museum's galleries is available accompanied by commentaries on the artifacts in each alcove. These virtual tours require Apple QuickTime software. Tours can be done by subject (text based) or From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Toys and Games Created by a South Australian teacher librarian, this page contains links allowing users to explore the history of toys, the most popular toys today, toys of other countries, toys you can make, science and toys, historical toys, and units of work and activities. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
Speech by David Bell HMCI - What Makes a College Successful? This speech was given by David Bell HMCI at the annual conference of England's Principals' Professional Council(PPC) on 15 September 2005. He summarises the attributes of the most successful further education colleges for 16-18 year old students. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
Hurricane Katrina Links from EdGate Hurricane resource links for classroom teachers and students from EdGate. From Recent Items on September 20, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
Call for Applications - 2006 Microsoft ICT Teacher Scholarships Microsoft has donated 40 scholarships for a postgraduate level qualification, developed with Charles Sturt University, for teachers who want to be able to develop and deliver engaging, technology-rich learning activities. This qualification is relevant to K to 12 teachers, across all key learning areas. Suitable candidates will commence in 2006. Closing date for applications is Friday, 25th November 2005. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Learning Development Institute The Learning Development Institute is a transdisciplinary networked learning community devoted to excellence in the development and study of learning. Key ideas in LDI's mission statement relate to the Institute's role in reaching excellence in the development and study of learning, its emphasis in doing so on the building of learning communities through networking and its dedication to transcending the traditional disciplines. The Learning Development Institute has a close affinity with UNESCO's Learning Without Frontiers (LWF) program. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
7 Things You Should Know About Blogs Educause has written a concise summary of blogs, including what they are, who are using them, their strengths and weakness and implications for teaching and learning. Put into practice with an understanding of their benefits and limitations, blogs are an increasingly accepted instructional technology tool. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes - Victoria Did you know that 1 in 5 people suffer from Mental Illness? And that you may know or have been touched by someone who has been affected. This is a walk to raise funds for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and is also an opportunity for you to walk in remembrance of those you know who have suffered. A Remembrance Wall will be set up on the day for you to place photos on or to write messages of remembrance. For further information please contact the team through contact@walkamileintheirshoes.com.au, or contact the Mental Health Research Institute directly through Kirsty Reed 03 9389 From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Linguapax The Linguapax project, to promote understanding between communities and peace through the teaching of languages, has the following aims: to contribute to the promotion of plurilingual education, especially through teacher training; to direct plurilingual education towards a culture of peace; and to prepare teaching instruments to aid plurilingual education and the teaching of foreign languages. The Linguapax Institute is a non-governmental organisation located in Barcelona that was created in 2001 to give continuity to a series of meetings organised by UNESCO within the framework of the Lingua From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Graduate Certificate in Information Communication Technology Education Microsoft has partnered with Australia's largest supplier of Distance Education - Charles Sturt University - to develop a unique postgraduate level qualification for teachers who want to be able to develop and deliver engaging, technology-rich learning activities. This qualification is relevant to K to 12 teachers, across all key learning areas, offering meaningful and relevant professional learning experiences. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Calculus Survival Guide Tutorials for learning the topics of a Calculus course, including limits, derivatives, and integrals. It is suitable for high school and university students. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 3:48 a.m..
Digital Curation Centre: Training & Events: DCC Conference Programme The UK Digital Curation Centre (DCC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 1st International Digital Curation Conference which will be held at the Hilton Bath City 29-30 September 2005. The Digital Curation Centre (DCC) is jointly funded by the JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) and the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) on behalf of the UK Research Councils. The DCC provides a focus on research into digital curation expertise and best practice for the storage, management and preservation of digital information to enable its use and reuse ov From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 3:48 a.m..
Jake and the Migration of the Monarch (Butterfly) Monarch Publishers website features a children's book about a young boy and his loving mother, exploring monarch butterfly migration. There are fun activities for children, music, songs and artwork. It includes teacher and parent guides for art, music, science, math, drama, dance, social studies, Spanish, and language arts. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 3:48 a.m..
The Institute for Higher Education Policy Submitted by Pat Pledger (ppledger@educationau.edu.au) on 2005-09-20T05:16:28Z No. of bitstreams: 0 From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 2:58 a.m..
ComLaw: Commonwealth of Australia Law ComLaw is the legal information retrieval system owned by the Australian Attorney-General's Department. ComLaw contains: Commonwealth primary legislation; the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI); and Historical Data. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
Teacher Librarians and School Libraries School library and resource centre website, with substantial worldwide curriculum related and educational links. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
High Speed Network for NT Universities and Researchers The Northern Territory's higher education institutions and research agencies will be better linked to Australia and the rest of the world, as part of a $3.5 million Australian Government investment that will connect these institutions to the advanced Australian Research and Education Network (AREN). In addition to providing better connectivity to CDU in Darwin, the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and other local sites, the link will provide, for the first time, a direct connection to the network for institutions in Alice Springs. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Australian Research and Education Network Following a comprehensive review of the higher education sector's access to bandwidth and its future requirements, the Australian Government agreed to establish the Australian Research and Education Network (AREN). AREN will extend and upgrade broadband connectivity for the higher education sector and wider research community. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Training Talk Newsletter - September 2005 The September 2005 edition of Training Talk has been released. Training Talk is a web-based newsletter produced by the Vocational Education and Training Group of DEST. It aims to communicate up-to-date information on the Australian Government's Training initiatives. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Good-Tutorials A website with tutorials on techniques using Adobe's Photoshop software. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
The Apparent Motion of Planets An animation of retrograde motion shows how planets can look like they are moving backward (westward) among the stars. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Types and Effects of Volcano Hazards An excellent resource and case study on types and effects of volcano eruptions. Beautiful labeled diagram of a volcano with many useful links including information on Gas, Lahars, Landslides, Lava Flows, Pyroclastic Flows, and Tephra. Also includes seperate links to U.S. and world volcano activity. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
SAT Math Pro Contains more than 120 interactive video tutorials and questions on math concepts related to the PSAT, SAT and ACT tests. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Distance Formula Game A game that can be played by breaking the class into groups to review the distance formula. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Distance Formula Activity Once you read through how gizmo works click explorelearning.com to download a free trial for students to use during class. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Animated Atlas Animated Atlas portrays large chapters of history quickly by animating maps and geographic features. For school and home use. This is a sample site, you can purchase the entire version for $19.95. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Bibliography of Fitts' Law Research From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
NASA Explores This is a very useful site for lesson plans and class materials. There are topics in all subject areas and grade levels. Within each subject area in explains the national standards that are in that lesson. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
2005 Hawke Lecture: A sustainable planet - SA The 2005 Annual Hawke Lecture will be delivered by Greg Bourne, CEO of WWF-Australia (World Wildlife Fund). Do we feed the consumption behemoth until our planet reaches a point of exhaustion? Or do Australians rediscover the pioneering spirit that forged a nation. The new era that we must now create together is a sustainable one. One in which we have a thriving economy, a thriving society and a thriving environment. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Country Education Profiles Available Online AEI-NOOSR is pleased to inform that Country Education Profiles (CEP) will be launched 14 October 2005 and will ensure that users have instant access to the latest information on specific countries. It will allow comparision between Australian and international qualifications and describe over 100 education systems. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
VET e-Learning International The 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework aims to develop a strategy that will aid in embedding Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) e-learning products and services in the global marketplace. The strategy seeks to demonstrate global e-learning market leadership, with the principle objectives of this work to be to develop strategies that: introduce and expose Australian VET e-learning products and services to the global e-learning industry, provide international opportunities for Australian VET to shape and participate in learning innovation internationally and to demonstra From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Hawke Research Institute for Sustainable Societies Based at the University of South Australia, the Hawke Research Institute for Sustainable Societies conducts research on the building of open, democratic and sustainable societies in a globally connected world. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Course Information System The Course Information system is a searchable online database of courses offered by all eligible higher education providers in Australia. You can search for courses and compare them on a nation-wide basis by a variety of criteria, including location, provider, indicative course fees and previous cut-off scores. From EdNA Online on September 19, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
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