A World of Special Celebrations A World of Special Celebrations is a learning quest lesson plan for students to investigate cultural events and traditions including ethnic and Religious Cultural holidays, celebrations and festivals. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Chinese Wedding Traditions Description of Chinese Wedding Traditions and customs and the differences from region to region. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Wedding Traditons and Customs Wedding Traditions and Customs in different Countries all over the World. This site looks at the bridal customs in different countries, from Africa to Asian traditions. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy The outcome of the National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy has found that in the first 3 years of schooling, students learn to read most effectively through an approach to reading that explicitly teaches, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary knowledge and text comprehension. The report also highlights the most valuable resource available to schools is our teachers and the importance of professional development. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Celebrations A unit of work on Celebrations from the NSW Board of Studies. Discussing how and why people celebrate, teachers can step through the unit online or via a printed version. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
The Magic of Painting This is an in-depth site for upper level students and educators. There are many different lesson plans designed to enhance painting and drawing principles From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
My French Picture Dictionary Learn French (or English) words in a fun way. Each word in the dictionary has an English - French translation and a photograph of the item. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
The Bible Quiz The, free, online Bible Quiz contains more than 3,000 multiple choice questions about the 5 books of Moses. The quiz, randomly, selects questions from its database, thus no two quizes are alike. There is, also, a database browser for reviewing and printing the Questions with the correct Answers. Adults, as well as children will find the quiz entertaining and very educational. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Miscellaneous Problems in Year 12 Senior Chemistry From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 7, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
Gifted 2006 - Concepts, Challenges, Realities The aim of this conference is to explore the concepts, challenges and realities that are Gifted Education today and in the future. Multiple learning potentials will be explored as we reconnect the learners of today with their lives, their communities and their worlds of tomorrow. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Welcome to KidsGardening! Garden Resources, Gardening for Families, Teacher's Garden and Shopping for Gardening Kids gardening explores gardening resources for family, teachers and beginner or experienced gardeners. Includes information on food and nutrition, articles on gardening and nutrition education, classroom projects, book suggestions. Produced by the (US) National Gardening Association. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
Catholic Adult Education Centre The Catholic Adult Education Centre is an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney who are committed to helping adult Catholics grow in the understanding of their faith so as to integrate faith and life and be more effective in evangelisation. CAEC runs courses on the Catholic faith, runs the Mustard Seed Bookshop, publishes INFORM six times a year, organise and promotes events and seminars on various aspects of the Catholic faith, offers pre-marriage courses, and publishes an annual Lenten program. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
VETnetwork Australia - Exploring Transitions and Opportunities: A Topical Conference This national conference is a networking opportunity to explore: International issues; Indigenous education and training; Partnerships; Flexible learning; Changing nature of schooling. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 10:30 p.m..
International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2006: Making a Difference The theme for ICLS 2006 is Learning Sciences: Making a Difference. Over the last two decades the Learning Sciences community has developed powerful technological tools, effective curricular interventions, and innovative theories for understanding and improving the teaching and learning process. ICLS 2006 will focus on demonstrating how our work is making a difference: to students, teachers, schools, and policy makers; to research methods; to theories and models of learning, instruction, and assessment. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
Bush Tucker Plants or Bush Food - Australian native food plants Designed especially as a resource for students studying Bush Tucker as a Multistrand Science elective unit in Queensland Schools, this site should be of use to anyone studying or teaching Australian native botany and/or culture. Includes photos, descriptions, recipes, online quizzes, suggestions for school assignments, projects and a page full of links to other native plant resources. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
TEAR Australia: Arguably the World's Most Useful Gift Catalogue As an alternative to giving novelty gifts. This catalogue has been put together by TEAR Australia, to help people overcome poverty. From Recent Items on December 7, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education (WBE 2006) WBE 2006 is aimed to provide scholars, faculty, researchers, and administrators in all web-based educational areas with an excellent opportunity to convene with colleagues from approximately 50 countries and discuss innovative ideas, results and outcomes of research in this new and exciting field. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m..
Literacy War - Back to Basics AUSTRALIA's literacy war will be reignited today with the release of a damning report into teaching methods that supports a push for back-to-basics learning. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m..
Voices on the Coast 2006 A Youth Literature Festival which brings some of Australia's finest writers and performers for young people. There will be Workshops, Author talks, Book launches, Meet-the-author, Storytelling, Poetry, and Performances. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m..
Middle Years of Schooling Conference 2006 The International Middle Schooling Conference, Motivation, Meaning & Mnagement in the Middle Years has been organised by the Middle School Association of Western Australia. The program will feature international and national keynote speakers, presentations of papers, workshops, roundtable discussions, posters and PowerPoint displays, and pre/post conference school site visits. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m..
Technology and Pedagogy: Building Techno-Pedagogical Skills in Preservice Teachers Beaudin and Hadden discuss methods for providing pre-service teachers with basic knowledge in pedagogically sound, technologically based approaches to education. They examine the teacher education program in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. This program focuses on meta-teaching and process-oriented instruction that will provide students with deep learning experiences that will follow them into their future classrooms. Instruction takes place in an innovative online learning environment where preservice teachers explore technology, learn technical skills, evaluate the a From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m..
Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder that educators could find useful in producing content or students could use in preparing presentations. Will work on a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux. Audacity can be used to: record live audio, convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs, edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files, cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together and more. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m..
Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources (2005) This 2005 perceptions survey report summarises findings of an international study on information-seeking habits and preferences. The study was conducted across six countries to help to the OCLC membership learn more about: library use; awareness and use of library electronic resources and Internet search engines; use of free vs. for-fee information; and the 'Library' brand. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m..
Buccaneers and Tortugero Box The webpage here from the Library of Congress offers two advanced digital exhibits. Turn the pages of Buccaneers of America and turn a 1000-year-old Mayan box in 3D to examine it. The edge of learning keeps getting more pliable. History From Golden Swamp on December 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m..
Getting Started with OpenOffice.org 2.0 Posted By Daniel Carrera on Nov 25th 9:21PM: OpenOffice.org (OOo) is a freely, cross platform office suite. This book is for anyone who wants to get up to speed quickly with OpenOffice.org 2.0. It introduces OpenOffice.org 2.0 and its components: - Writer (word processing) - Calc (spreadsheets) - Impress (presentations) - Draw (vector drawings) - Math (equation editor) - Base (database). From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Isotope Posted By Richard O on Nov 25th 9:27AM: Folk Song about Isotopes with talking in the background whilst I playith on my gee-tar. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Latex Distortion - Dis is to late E.P. [1bit 001] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 7:17AM: The first 1-bit wonder release is a mellow and electronic one. Smooth tricky beats versus beautiful soundscapes. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
GuruFX - Exile on Mainstreet 52 [1bit 002] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 7:12AM: GuruFX' introduction to 1bit wonder starts with a jazzy downbeat-trip going over to 4/4-beats between grooving house and atmospheric deep techno. The second half features another downbeat excursion and closes with a cooperation with Dan Drastic that will make your feet tap the rhythm. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Nicorola - Bitstick E.P. [1bit 003] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 7:02AM: Nicorolas debut on 1bit wonder is a selection of songs produced over the last three years. And we say "songs" because that's what they are: Although being exclusively electronic his approach to music is totally independent from the necessities of the dancefloor. That's the reason why "tracks" wouldn't fit for his works - they are more like soundtrack pieces to an imaginary movie in your head. Lean back and let the journey begin... From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Kiorda Daekin - Interstellar Paradise [1bit 004] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 6:58AM: Summer is just to come and one bit wonder gives you the soundtrack for the first bbqs in these days. Warm and deep music for chilled beer and a relaxed atmosphere. Starting with the groovy Orange International, the second track will take you Far Away to the calm interstellar paradise to enjoy the beautiful view on the relaxed Sunrise. Wow, what a sound! Now back to the beat, Kiorda offers a Real Deal to you. Just engage with it and you won't regret. What a trip! When you look back you just will realize: I Miss You! From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Daniel Stefanik - Suite L.E. [1bit 005] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 6:53AM: Ever since we've cultivated a close friendship to Daniel Stefanik and his netlabel Instabil. Now the time has come for a new form of cooperation: As Daniel was putting together this terrific piece of electronica, we decided to explore a new way of distribution - joining forces while bringing fans of instabil and 1bit-wonder together. Here we go... From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Various Artists - Celebration Compilation [1bit 006] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 6:47AM: Half a year of one bit wonder... Had great feedbacks and experiences so far, but still hungry for a lot more. Now with our first "Various Artists" compilation - bringing together the producers of our first five releases with promising new acts that we're sure to hear more of soon. Various artists, various styles. Some relaxing, some dancin'. And quite a good overview of what one bit wonder stands for... From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Kultobjekt - Bitte 1Bit! [1bit 007] Posted By Benne on Nov 25th 6:42AM: This is Mirsch of Latex Distortion with his solo debut: Kultobjekt represents his softer side, dedicated rather to warmup sessions and afterhours than to peaktime stomping. As he starts, you will come think 'This Must Be Morning' - wake up as The Coffee Brings You Back. And when the day is gone and the sun is setting again, his sound is just perfect again when you're Getting Hot For Evening: Dancin' all night long till Next Morning Breaks. And after all that, Daniel Stefanik will tell you that for him it's just the coffee, too, tha From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Website Link Type Icons Posted By James Blustein on Dec 7th 6:23AM: Tiny images I use to indicate link types on my website. One is for links to outside sites, and one is for links that open new windows. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Essay Like Nephew Posted By Tom Kaneko on Dec 6th 9:24AM: Essay Like Nephew is a collaboration of young people (7 is the present number), brought together in the name of good music. We have since become a band. We create music and graphics, and we want to share it with everyone! From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Why You Should Back Up Your CD Collection Posted By Michael D. Crawford on Dec 6th 5:06AM: You should use cue files to make bit-for-bit perfect backup copies of your compact discs in case they are lost, damaged or chewed on by your dog. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
viaje al otro mundo... pasando por otros lados Posted By Axel Pimentel on Dec 5th 3:50PM: a colective photographic project. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
TVMcGill Posted By Austin Corbett on Dec 1st 9:08PM: McGill's student run TV Network From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Edito Cliparts Posted By Jasmin Gosselin on Nov 27th 8:34PM: Icons cliparts in WMF format. Windows XP style. Clipart au format WMF. Style Windows XP. From Common Content: Newest Items on December 7, 2005 at 4:30 p.m..
Gateway Laptops with Lojack Software Lojack theft prevention software, now comes pre-installed on selected Gateway notebook computers. From Read laptop reviews and notebook news at the laptops weblog - Laptopical on December 7, 2005 at 1:30 p.m..
Yacapaca reaches 1000 Round about midnight last night we passed 1000 schools landmark on Yacapaca. Approximately 20% of UK secondary schools now have Yacapaca accounts. I'm over the moon. From Chalkface: Blog on December 7, 2005 at 9:31 a.m..
Audio Postcards Sample file of audio stories students are producing in Intercultural Communication. Part of 2005-2005 MIL project. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on December 7, 2005 at 9:30 a.m..
University of New England - Project Management Resources The information contained on this website is the result of lessons learned from the 'Enhancing Project Management Skills for Teaching Development Projects' program, which was conducted at the University of New England (UNE) throughout 2000. The program, funded by CUTSD, aimed to improve the quality of project management in teaching and learning projects at UNE as well as provide a model for project management in teaching and learning projects that can be applied at universities throughout Australia. It involved the conduct of a one-year, action learning based, project management staf From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 2:33 a.m..
National Nursing & Nurse Education Taskforce This Website gives information on National Nursing & Nurse Education issues. It provides rapid access to information relevant to the activities of N3ET. It aims to disseminate information on project developments, current issues under consideration, and to report on progress on the work of the Taskforce. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 2:33 a.m..
Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Universities Quality Forum - Engaging Communities, Sydney, Australia 6‐8 July 2005 Included: Engaging Aboriginal Communities – Doing Things Differently. Dr Sue Gordon AM, Magistrate; Scholarship, Mission in the 21st Century University: The Role of Engagement. Barbara A. Holland; Engagement, the Integration of Research, Education: A New Meaning of Quality. Judith A. Ramaley; The Value of Performance Indicators in Supporting a Community Engagement Agenda at RMIT. Robyn Adams, Anne Badenhorst,, Dr Gabrielle Berman; Engaging Communities in Participation: Participation for What? For Whom? By Whom? And How?. Iain Butterworth, Josephine Palermo; Revisiting Quality for Internation From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 2:02 a.m..
Queensland Schools Receive Awards for Reef Guardianship Two Queensland schools have won this year's Reef Guardian School Award. Wartburg State School near Bundaberg and Wonga Beach State School north of Port Douglas will share the top honours in the annual Reef Guardian School programme. The Reef Guardian School programme is an initiative of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and is designed to recognise and foster an environmental stewardship of the Great Barrier Reef among programme participants and the general community. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
Learning and Teaching Performance Fund Outcomes 2006 Information about the higher education providers which received funding in the 2006 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund. DEST, 1 December 2005 From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
International Education Boosts Australian Economy The importance of international students to Australia has been highlighted in a new report. The Survey of International Students' Spending in Australia found international students inject about $109 million a week into the Australian economy on non-fee goods and services. 'In general, expenditure by international students in Australia makes a very significant contribution to the economy,' said the report authors from the University of Queensland Social Research Centre (UQSRC). The report was commissioned by Australian Education International (AEI). The UQSRC surveyed 3186 intern From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
Research Database on International Education Now Updated AEI's searchable Database of Research on International Education now contains details of over 5,208 books, articles, conference papers and reports. It will help users to quickly locate research relevant to their needs and to keep up to date with emerging trends in international education. The database covers international and Australian research and, where possible, includes links to the full text of catalogued research. It also includes links to journals and newsletters on international education, over 60 other relevant websites, international education publishers and other searchable ed From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
How to Become a Teacher in the ACE Sector This site from the Victorian Adult Education in the Community site gives information on becoming a teacher in the Adult Community Education (ACE) sector. Community based tutors and teachers and TAFE teachers often come into teaching as a volunteer or on a casual or sessional basis in a supportive environment. This often leads to a development of the skills for a teacher and further formalisation of career in teaching. Teachers in the ACE sector must be appropriately qualified to teach accredited courses. In general, under the AQTF standards Certificate IV in workplace training is the benchmark From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 1:30 a.m..
Oxfam Unwrapped Oxfam Unwrapped is a gift giving scheme whereby donors help support Oxfam development work and receive a card detailing the present they have bought which can be given to a friend or colleague instead of a physical gift. The gifts help fund projects in the areas of HIV and AIDS; Primary Education; Animals; Health and Income Generation. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 12:23 a.m..
Tertiary Students Abroad - Learning Without Borders A Fact Sheet prepared by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. It provides information about Distribution of foreign students by host country/territory, 2002/2003, and Foreign students by continent of origin, 2002/2003. From EdNA Online on December 7, 2005 at 12:23 a.m..
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