School Tech News Archive

The YouTube Blockade and Copyright Issues

(Wednesday 26th March 2008)
"There are many videos on YouTube that are worthy of class attention, yet some schools and school districts have decided to block its use. Fortunately, there are ways for teachers to download good videos at home to share later in class. There may be important copyright issues to address before downloading or playing anything that is listed at YouTube."

Blooms Revised Taxonomy

(Tuesday 25th March 2008)
Some posters and a presentation discussing the use of Bloom's (Revised) Taxonomy to provide a framework for the development of lessons that plan for student thinking at all levels.

ISER Technology Update Meetings

(Tuesday 25th March 2008)
Term 1 Technology Update Meetings (formerly Computer Co-ordinator meetings) are being presented at various venues throughout ISER during this term. Local meetings are scheduled for next week:
- Monday 31st March (Colo Vale PS) and;
- Tuesday 1st April (Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club).
Both meetings from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to mark.suine@det.nsw.edu.au if you will be attending either meeting.

Embed Web 2.0 Feeds in Your School Web Site

(Tuesday 18th March 2008)
Setup your school's web site so that multiple people can maintain different parts of it, by editing an external site that automatically updates the content within the school's web site.

Library Web Enquiry for NSW DET School Intranets

(Monday 17th March 2008)
The NSW DET has provided a facility to search your school's Library records using a web browser. This search can be made from any computer on the school's network, rather than directly from a dedicated "enquiry terminal" in the school Library.

RollerMache

(Friday 14th March 2008)
The ABC is giving schools an opportunity to profile their media studies work along side the work of professional companies. So, if you or students have made any films or animations – register now and upload them to the site. The site can be used to promote digital literacy, media production and safe interaction in a context of exploring creativity and having fun.

Federal "Digital Education Revolution" - NSSCF Guidelines

(Tuesday 11th March 2008)
With the announcement on Friday of "Round One" schools nominated to gain access to the National Secondary School Computer Fund, it is worth reviewing the details available on this web site.

InPrincipal - ISER Technology Update Meetings (DET Intranet)

(Friday 7th March 2008)
Term 1 Technology Update Meetings (formerly Computer Co-ordinator meetings) will be held at various venues throughout ISER over the next few weeks. Local meetings are scheduled for:
- Monday 31st March (Colo Vale PS) and;
- Tuesday 1st April (Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club).
Both meetings from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Beautiful Dorena (Mac)

(Friday 7th March 2008)
Kids' stamping and art program, very similar to Kid Pix, written by the guy who wrote Kid Pix! Free.

Memories on TV (Win)

(Friday 7th March 2008)
Photo/video slideshow software. Variety of special effects to create interesting slide shows, and burn them to DVD.

Democracy4Sale

(Tuesday 4th March 2008)
Interesting reading, given the recent revelations in Wollongong.

Doozla (Mac)

(Monday 3rd March 2008)
Great new drawing application from the Plasq people. Draw over webcam pics, colouring-in, etc.

Embed a Calendar in Your School Web Site

(Monday 3rd March 2008)
Jump into the Web 2.0 world with a Google calendar embedded in your school's Intranet or Internet site. Makes it easy for teachers or administrative staff to edit the calendar (from home or school) using a web browser, with any changes automatically reflected in the embedded calendar in your site. Includes an example, and a quickstart guide to creating your own embedded calendar.