October 2004 Archive Free HoverDesk Uitilities (Win) (Wednesday 27th October 2004) HoverIP provides IP configuration, nslookup, ping, traceroute, and port scanning functions similar to the OSX Network Utility, while HoverSnap provides a handy screen snapshot tool. Brave folk might also be interested in playing with RegSeeker! Microsoft Office 2004 SP1 (Mac) (Thursday 21st October 2004) Microsoft advise that "this service pack addresses several stability issues with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Entourage" for Office 2004". See the MS update details page for more info. Wazza's Proxy Server Info (Wednesday 20th October 2004) Information about using proxy servers in NSW DET schools. Even if you don't have a local school proxy, you should download the "proxy bypass list" for use with the DET central proxy servers. DET - Wet and Wild (Friday 15th October 2004) Wet and wild is a DET competition for students in stage 2, 3 and 4. They will learn about the plants and animals that depend on Australian wetlands for survival. Research and teamwork are key features of the competition. Register now for Session 2: 18 October - 5 November. Yvonne Harrison's Home Page (Wednesday 13th October 2004) Yvonne is a teacher at Singleton PS in WA. This site provides support materials, links and information for her students and parents. Also includes Yvonne's presentations about integrating ICT in the curriculum. DaisyMaths (Mac, Win, Linux) (Wednesday 13th October 2004) DaisyMaths is designed to help young Australians to enjoy learning maths. It is specially made to be free, fun, and informative for Australian kids aged 3-11. Apple School Technology Day - Workshop Notes (Monday 11th October 2004) For those who were unable to attend the ASTD last term, the notes and links discussed in each session are available at this site. Innovative Technology Schools Conference 2004 (Monday 11th October 2004) The University of Wollongong Faculty of Education and Apple Computer present the 16th Annual Innovative Technology Schools Conference (ITSC) from 1-3 December at the UOW. 3 day and 1 day options available for school technology leaders.     Back to headlines