Yom HaAtzma'ut The name 'Yom HaAtzma'ut' means 'Independence Day'. On the fifth of Iyar, 5708, which corresponded with the 14 May 1948, the Provisional State Council proclaimed the State of Israel. Yom HaAtzma'ut is a national holiday in Israel and is also celebrated by Jews around the world. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
National Loud Shirt Day On the 12th May 2006, school children, businesses, community groups and sporting teams will throw out their usual dress rules and step out across Australia in their loudest, lairiest, brightest and craziest shirts, ties or socks to raise much needed funds for deaf and hearing impaired children. Loud Shirt Day is a national fundraising event for deaf children’s charities across Australia who are all working together to provide early intervention programs aimed at teaching deaf and hearing impaired children spoken communication skills. By getting Loud on Loud Shirt Day, you will be helping to From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Saltwatch Week - Victoria Saltwatch is an environmental monitoring program that helps communities better understand the salinity problem. Saltwatch began in 1987 and is now Australia's longest running community water monitoring program. During Saltwatch Week (the second week of May), schools and community groups from all over Victoria can learn about the effects of salinity on water quality in their local catchment by collecting local water sources and testing with a salinity meter to determine salt content. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Australian Learning Communities Conference Australia's biannual Learning Communities Conference is focused on exploring the practitioners' perspectives of developing and sustaining learning communities. It will provide an excellent opportunity for skills development, policy debate, networking and triggering conversations and actions which will support increasing community activity making a positive social and economic impact in Australian communities. Conference themes are built around: engagement; enterprise; employment; equity; education; environment; e-learning; and evidence. The conference is the fourth national event to From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Investigating the Links Between Teacher Professional Development and Student Learning Outcomes The primary aim of this project was to investigate linkages between teacher professional development and improved student learning outcomes. Through a series of ten case studies involving 70 schools, the project explored linkages and identified approaches that could assist schools evaluate the impact of teacher professional development. The project also identified features of effective professional development. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Yom HaShoah The term Yom HaShoah translates as 'Day of the Holocaust'. The exact translation of the Hebrew word 'shoah' is actually 'whirlwind'. It is used to describe the despicable events that occurred during Hitler's dictatorship in Europe (1933-1945), specifically Hitler's so-called 'Final Solution' which involved killing all the Jews. In fact, Hitler, his Nazis and their supporters succeeded in annihilating six million Jews (which was a third of world Jewry at that time). The date of Yom HaShoah is the 27th Nissan in the Jewish calendar. This date mar From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Pif 'Pif Magazine' aims to use the internet, as the 'world's most provocative publication medium', for its abilities to reach the largest audiences ever available for literature. As a free, quality online magazine, Pif has earned praise from the media and its loyal following of readers since it started in 1995. Its resources are of use to writers and English researchers interested in new writing. Pif is divided into sections, which include poetry, 'Macro Fiction' for short stories and 'Micro Fiction' for very short stories, memoirs, interviews, songwrit From New Humbul Resources on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Laogai research foundation (laogai.org) The online resource of the Laogai Research Foundation explains the concept of 'laogai' (the Mainland Chinese system of 'reform through labour', often nicknamed 'China's gulag'), reports current events relating to human rights in the People's Republic, and provides translations of official documents relating to public security in China. The Laogai Research Foundation (LRF) began in 1992 under the directorship of Harry Wu, a survivor of the reform through labour system, now an exile in the United States and a prominent figure in the criticism of China&apos From New Humbul Resources on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Early China Early China is an online resource from the international academic group, The Society for the Study of Early China, which encourages research into ancient Chinese history up to and including the end of the Han period (c.220AD). The Web site includes textual information about the Society and its aims, reports on recent events in the field, and presents research descriptions and resources. From the main page, users can access a database of early Chinese manuscripts. The database is vast, and can be browsed by archaeological sites, or by the manuscripts themselves. The Web site also includes bibli From New Humbul Resources on October 24, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Hume Global Learning Village Learning Together Strategy 2004/2008 Evaluation : A Report on Progress to Date This report documents the development of the Hume Global Learning Village and outlines initial work to put in place an evaluation strategy which will map the progress of Learning Together - 2004/2005 - a strategy plan for the development of Hume City as a learning community with key actions. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
The Fed The official website of the Federal Reserve Board here is a definitive official description of The Fed. When the leadership changes next year this source will be updated immediately and authoritatively. The almost real time online availability of official information saves researchers and students incalculable amounts of time - and is very friendly to trees. [...] From Golden Swamp on October 24, 2005 at 7:30 p.m..
Internet Training and Technology for Students and Developers This site provides software downloads, tutorials, and information about computers, the Internet, programming, and web technology. There is also a directory of computer history links, arranged alphabetically. From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 24, 2005 at 2:30 p.m..
Bridging the vector calculus gap This web site examines the differences beween the teaching of vector calculus and its actual application by scientists, and shows how traditional teaching adopts a very different approach and language from that which is familiar to physicists and engineers. The Bridge Project aims to provide materials more suitable to effectively introducing science students to vector calculus, by relating it to their subject specialisms. A series of examples illustrate the two different approaches in such topics as symmetry, functions and spherical coordinates. Sample teaching materials (pdf format) for grou From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
BBC Schools - KS3 Bitesize - Mathematics This BBC web site provides basic revision notes and sample questions with answers for Key Stage 3 mathematics students. There are also tests which can be automatically marked online and a games zone with mathematical puzzles. Topics covered include algebra, handling data, measures, shapes and space, numbers and mental arithmetic. A section for teachers provides a range of resources such as lesson plans, worksheets and ideas for classroom activities. From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Fingerprint Scanner for Notebooks Laptopical examines PCMCIA password manager, a fingerprint reader for laptop computers. From Read laptop reviews and notebook news at the laptops weblog - Laptopical on October 24, 2005 at 7:30 a.m..
Digital Classroom Home The goals of this site are to: complement our daily lessons and learning objectives, Provide a resource to students and parents at home, Display student work and accomplishments and provide a link to resources. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 6:05 a.m..
Teachers: Scholastic News Scholastic News Online is the place for kid news with games and quizzes, debate topics, and in-depth reports. Use our teacher parent guides to help students fully benefit from this great resource. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 4:32 a.m..
Alliance of Girls' Schools (Australasia) Annual Conference Brisbane Girls Grammar School, situated in the centre of Brisbane, Australia, is hosting the 10th Annual Conference of the Alliance of Girls' Schools (Australasia) from 9 to 11 June 2006. With the theme of 'Girls to Women: Links of a Lifetime', the conference brings together Principals and other leading staff of girls schools throughout Australia and New Zealand and its other member countries of South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore, and from its affiliates in the US and the UK. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 4:32 a.m..
Teacher Gives Up Paper for Handheld Devices A group of third grade students in Pennsylvania USA, are using palm pilot, handheld computers for all note taking and writing exercises. The classroom received 30 devices through a Hands On Learning Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Teacher Scott Sundgren pushed for the handhelds because he said that not using technology in his classroom would be "unfair" to his students. "You can't be resistive to it, you just have to embrace it and understand how to apply it to your classroom," Sundgren said. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 4:32 a.m..
Summer School in Film making, Australia Intensive film school and specialised short film courses for aspiring filmmakers of any age. Taught by Australia's leading film industry professionals at the University of Melbourne, Australia, every summer in the southern hemisphere. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 4:32 a.m..
A Medieval Mystery WebQuest In this particular webquest, the learning goal of the student is to acquire information about life in the middle ages. In order to do this, the students will proceed through a quest, in which they take on the role of a King's investigator, searching for a spy. There are currently three different suspects, and the 'trail' of each suspect is geared towards a particular set of intelligence types, based on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory (for more information on this theory and it's application, see the section in this website on Multiple Intelligence). From Recent Items on October 24, 2005 at 4:30 a.m..
Talkback Classroom - The Role of the United Nations in the World A forum and webcast on the role of the United Nations in the World jointly presented by the UN's TakingITGlobal Groups and the National Museum of Australia's Talkback Classroom. The topic under discussion is: What role should the United Nations play in the world today? What about in the future? Join this discussion group and share your opinions on the issue. The discussion taking place over 10 days will feed into a live video meeting between Australian students, New York students, and Shashi Tharoor, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information at the United Nati From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:51 a.m..
The Australian House of Learning - Accredited Training Organisation for Bartending, Hospitality and Dog Trainers Courses The Australian House of Learning offers a range of bar and hospitality courses including responsible service of alcohol (rsa) training. We also offer short courses in becoming a dog obeidence trainer and becoming a puppy trainer. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:51 a.m..
The Australian School of Bartending - Accredited Training Organisation for Bartending and Associated Hospitality Courses The Australian School of Bartending offers a range of bar and hospitality courses including responsible service of alcohol (rsa) training. If you are looking for a hospitality course with proven training the Australian School of Bartending can help you. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Australian Sports Commission - Active After-school Communities Program - Kids Playground K-6 online activities for children participating in the Active After-school Communities program. The Kids Online Activities have been developed to encourage kids to create physical games on the computer that they can then go and play. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Internationalisation of the Curriculum - Secondary and Tertiary Perspectives The Australian Technology Network Teaching and Learning Committee and the International Education Association of Australia presents a one-day conference for educational professionals interested in engaging with international education. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
World Asthma Day World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a collaborative project of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (US). The Asthma Foundations exist to provide asthma education, information, research, community advocacy and support to people with asthma and their carers. Australian resources: http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/ From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Dog Trainer Courses - Australian Dog Trainers Academy Australian Dog Trainers Academy offer dog trainer courses for hobby or as a career. Short skills courses in training trainers to become group obedience and/or puppy trainers, including a nationally accredited module, weekend courses, various lenghts and levels, and hands-on fun courses. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Broadband Rollout to 1600 Victorian Schools Underway Work has started to provide broadband Internet services to more than 1600 Victorian Government school under the Victorian Government's $89 million VicSmart initiative funded in this year's State Budget. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
VicSmart Broadband Rollout Begins for Schools Work is underway to connect more than 1600 Victorian Government school sites to a revolutionary high speed broadband connection, under the Victorian Government's VicSmart initiative. The upgrade process will occur in two phases: all schools would have a broadband connection of at least 2 megabits per second (Mbps) of high-speed capacity by the end of 2006; by the end of 2008, all Victorian schools would be provided with a 4Mbps optical fibre connection. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Mother Goose Day Mother Goose Day, always celebrated on May 1, was founded in 1987 by Gloria T. Delamar in tandem with the publication of her book, Mother Goose; From Nursery to Literature. The purpose of the day is to re-appreciate old nursery rhymes. The day is now listed in many calendars of events and celebrated throughout the United States. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
fit4fun Month - QLD fit4fun for Schools is a great way to motivate children to eat healthy foods and get active while raising funds to help sick kids get better faster. Registration is free. Teachers and Students are provided with everything needed to participate. From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
ICICTE 2006 International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education ICICTE 2006 will seek to address the many challenges and new directions presented by technological innovations in educational settings. With the keynote speaker, plenary sessions, and workshops, and forums will focus on integrating technology into all facets of education, the conference will provide participants with a forum for intensive interdisciplinary interaction and collegial debate. Those attending ICICTE 2006 will leave with an excellent overview of current thinking and practices in applications of technology to education. Thematic streams will include alternative processes, procedures From EdNA Online on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Computers for Teachers Trial in Queensland The Computers for Teachers Trial will enable up to 1500 teachers within selected Queensland schools to receive computers for their use in a trial to improve learning and communication via new technologies. It is part of the Queensland Department of Education and the Arts Smart Classrooms strategy. The main objective of the Computers for Teachers Trial is to help make ICT integral to teaching, learning and managing the curriculum by ensuring each participating teacher has 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week access to laptop computers, to improve the quality of education that students receive. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
EEE: Help: Fireworks This is a Fireworks tutorial from UC Irvine. The tutorial provides an introduction to graphics and to the Fireworks environment. Then instructions are provided that guide the user through the creation of a project about M. C. Escher. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Dekita.org: P2P in EFL/ESL Dekita.org highlights the Web-publishing work of EFL (English as a Foreign Language)/ESL (English as a Second Language) students, showcases the classroom Web-publishing projects in EFL /ESL and introduces links relevant to personal Web-publishing in language learning contexts. Dekita.org also serves as a means for learners, educators, and other interested people to locate student Web-publications and participate in the conversation. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
Macromedia Fireworks Tutorial This Fireworks tutorial, at Lehigh University, covers topics such as creating a custom shape, combining shapes, rollover buttons, and dropdown menus. Detailed illustrations help with the fine points. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 24, 2005 at 12:30 a.m..
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