October 2005 Archive
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Getting Organised for 2006 (80k - pdf)- (Friday 28th October 2005)
A Professional Development course for teachers who are responsible for the administration of a Mac OS X network. Learn how to update and restore a network computer software image, and update your server usernames directly from OASIS.
Term 4 Computer Co-ordinator Meetings- (Friday 28th October 2005)
Computer Co-ordinator meetings for teachers in Shellharbour, Highlands and Shoalhaven schools will be held on 15th and 16th November. Details have been emailed to all local schools. Please RSVP is you are planning on attending.
Chalk & Talk Cup 2005- (Tuesday 25th October 2005)
The premier golfing event for Illawarra teachers! Form a team, or register individually - but don't leave it too late, as places are limited and teams will fill fast.
Gproxy Evolves to Become Sentral- (Tuesday 25th October 2005)
Gproxy has now expanded to become SENTRAL server - hosting GProxy, GProtect, Easy School Reports (a web-based K-6 reporting and assessing program), and RISC (a completely re-written web-based version of the K-12 student welfare tracking program).
NSW Government Offers Teachers 4% Salary Increase- (Monday 24th October 2005)
As a result of on-going negotiations, the Director General of the DET has offered teachers a 4% salary increase (on average), from 1st January 2006. According to the NSWTF the offer is fully funded, with no "trade-offs".
Wazza's School Search Page- (Monday 24th October 2005)
A collection of Internet search tools which return relevant and appropriate links for class projects and other student searches. See also Wazza's Main Search Page for a collection of general search tools, including Cluster searches.
Backstage at Southern Stars 2005 - DVD- (Friday 21st October 2005)
Get your copy now! - Contains 51 minutes of video showing behind the scenes activities in the preparation, rehearsal and performance of "What If?" Also contains slideshows and most of the photos on the Southern Stars web site.
Miniature Earth- (Friday 21st October 2005)
Something for us all to think about. Kinda keeps everything in perspective!
What does $87 Billion Look Like?- (Friday 21st October 2005)
When George W. Bush asked the US Congress for some extra cash to help pay for the war in Iraq, his request for $87 billion just floated over our heads like any other big number. But what does $87 billion look like.......
Knowledge Network Explorer Search Page- (Friday 21st October 2005)
Search these sites (created by Tom March) that catalogue links suitable for a wide variety of class projects.
Mt Keira Dem School Online- (Tuesday 18th October 2005)
Mt Keira Dem School have launched their new website, created by QuikDesign.
New Apple Stuff- (Thursday 13th October 2005)
Overnight Apple have announced a new iPod - more compact and able to store and play 150 hours of video! Plus new iMacs have a built-in iSight camera, remote control, and PhotoBooth software for use with iChatAV.
ISCR ICT Services Overview (pdf - 132k)- (Tuesday 11th October 2005)
Information about the structure of Illawarra ICT Services and how this structure supports schools in the Illawarra and South Coast Region. See also Wazza's Planning Links for other school-related technology planning and policy documents and related sites.
DET Intranet Undergoing Update- (Tuesday 11th October 2005)
Out with the blue 'n' green and in with the beige! The DET Intranet is undergoing an upgrade to make it more "user-friendly". (DET Intranet access reqd).
Opera Browser Now Free- (Monday 10th October 2005)
Widely regarded as one of the best alternative web browsers, the fully featured Opera browser is now available for free, with no advertising. Available for all platforms. -
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