April 2003 Archive   Google Search Guide (Monday 28th April 2003) Find exactly what you are looking for, using these tips to build a better query. New Yahoo Search (Monday 28th April 2003) One of the original Internet search tools has been updated. Now includes an image search. Remember that Yahoo is a "directory" - site lists are compiled by real people! Mac OS X 10.2.5 Update (Monday 14th April 2003) This update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for: AirPort, Bluetooth, Classic compatibility, FireWire, Graphics, Image Capture, Mail, and OpenGL. Latest Safari and OSX 10.2.5 Server updates available here too! SCU Curriculum Support Units (Friday 11th April 2003) On-line lesson plans, teacher resources and self-paced student learning modules, produced by students at Southern Cross University in Lismore. Primary and Secondary. Computing Skills Assessment (Yr 6) (Wednesday 9th April 2003) Some background info, including a list of the computer skills assessed by the Yr 6 CSA, collated from K-6 syllabus documents. Switched On Schools (Tuesday 8th April 2003) Pssst! Wanna cheap Austar satellite connection??. If your school is located in regional Australia you can get access to a variety of educational channels for free in HS, and for $50 in PS. Thanks to John Akhurst at Wollongong West for getting on to this! DET Rollout Info Now Available (Tuesday 1st April 2003) All DET schools will receive (this week) a spreadsheet, detailing their CISP rollout info for the next 12 months. This link provides access to the school info package - suppliers, specs, etc. (DET Intranet access reqd).   Back to headlines