December 2003 Archive   Mac OSX Update 10.3.2 (Friday 19th December 2003) As usual this update "delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3" and is recommended for all users. Key updates include improved file sharing and directory services for mixed Mac and PC networks and improved PostScript printing. PowerPointlessness! (Thursday 18th December 2003) "Powerpointing can become a goal in itself - an unfortunate example of technology being done for technology's own sake. In the best case, the presentation enhances and communicates a larger and deeper body of work and thought". Plenty of other useful reading related to the use of technology in education at From Now On. DET Web Services Press Release (Tuesday 16th December 2003) Every student and teacher in NSW, from kindergarten to TAFE has an email address waiting in the wings. Read all the DET Web Services PR stuff in this SMH article. Also read the NSWTF discussion, as the implementation of the Web Services project is currently the subject of a union ban. Mobile Mini-beasts (Friday 12th December 2003) This looks interesting for Primary schools for 2004 - a mobile entomologist who travels around Australia, visiting schools with a live insect show. Experience stick insects, giant burrowing cockroaches, preying mantis, millipedes, crickets, mealworms, scorpions, spiders & giant land snails, etc. Christmas Carols On-line (Tuesday 2nd December 2003) Looking for the lyrics of classic Christmas carols for your class? They're all here!. Stick Software (Mac OS X) (Tuesday 2nd December 2003) This site describes it's products as "anti-productivity software for the discerning user". They are right! Some interesting stuff though - eyeballs, big feet, etc. Oh dear!   Back to headlines