May 2006 Archive
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- Netrestore 3.2
- (Friday 26th May 2006)
The latest version of Netrestore includes support for cloning Windows XP volumes on dual-platform Macs. This site also has some comprehensive techo discussion deploying dula-boot Macs.
Sandvox (Mac 10.4)- (Tuesday 23rd May 2006)
Similar to iWeb and Rapidweaver, Sandvox is another drag 'n' drop web editor.
SENTRAL Seminars- (Tuesday 23rd May 2006)
SENTRAL now includes OASIS enquiry, Library Enquiry, Easy School Reports, RISC, Reverse Proxy, TypingMaster, SMS alerts, Gprotect, Moodle, WebCal, plus all the usual proxy stuff! Discover all the latest features at seminars around the state, including Goulburn on the 8th June, Nowra on 26th June, Batemans Bay on the 27th June, and Narooma on the 28th June.
The FISH Philosophy- (Monday 22nd May 2006)
Improve your workplace - it’s time to loosen up. Play more. Lift the lid on freedom and responsibility. When people are genuinely engaged in the work they do - rather than just doing time - they become inspired to innovate. (Thanks to Dave Hounsell for this link).
Technology Supporting the Curriculum- (Friday 19th May 2006)
Mt Terry PS (Wendy Dawson) and Balcatta SHS (Rod Blitvitch) provide some great examples of how they have used weblogs and podcasts to support the curriculum.
e-Portfolios on your OSX Intranet (pdf - 1mb)- (Friday 19th May 2006)
For schools with an OSX network, students can easily save their work for online presentation on their school Intranet.
Apple Podcasting Seminars- (Friday 19th May 2006)
If you are able to get to the capital city venues, then this event will be of interest to those who like to experiment with new technologies in their classroom. (For those in the Illawarra, the nearest seminar is in George St Sydney, Thursday 22nd June, 3:30 - 6pm).
New Apple MacBook Replaces iBook- (Thursday 18th May 2006)
The new Intel-powered MacBook is available in black or white, with a "glossy" screen, builtin iSight camera, Airport Extreme, and a variety of configuration options.
iLife Updates- (Thursday 18th May 2006)
A variety of updates for iMovie, iWeb, iDVD and iPhoto. Read about and download the software updates at this link or use Software Update to grab the lot at once.
Sally Just Misses No1!- (Monday 15th May 2006)
Australia are the new World Junior Surfing Champions, after Kiama HS Year 10 student Sally Fitzgibbons finished at No 2 in the U/18 World Surfing Championship Final. What a great effort!
Sally Thru to Final!- (Sunday 14th May 2006)
Kiama HS student Sally Fitzgibbons is through to the Final of the World Junior Surfing Championships at Maresias in Brazil. (Final to be surfed Sunday night our time). Photos.
Mini Movies 2006 (NSW Schools)- (Thursday 11th May 2006)
Your school can be a part of this project. Includes workshops, etc, and a finale on the big screen at a local cinema! (Movies - 3 minutes - to be completed by 1st September 2006).
Google Page Creator- (Monday 8th May 2006)
Simple online web publishing environment. Heaps of possibilities for students, teachers & principals. Similar to a blog, without the feedback, etc. Free. (Mac users will need to use Firefox to create sites. See also Wazza's Blog links for other blog-related sites.)
Teacher Technology Assessment Rubric- (Monday 1st May 2006)
Enough of the frivolity below - now back to work! This site is designed to help teachers create an individual learning plan for technology use.
VideoLan Client (Mac)- (Monday 1st May 2006)
OSX users who want to download the videos below will need VLC to view the AVI videos, rather than QuickTime Player.
Jason Garfield Juggling (Parody)- (Monday 1st May 2006)
This guy thought that three balls wasn't enough (see Chris Bliss video below) so did the same routine with five!
Chris Bliss Juggling - Video- (Monday 1st May 2006)
This link came through the NSWCC list during the holidays. (Thanks Stu!) Worth a look! -
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