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Kia ora and welcome to the ICT community. We value your feedback and ideas, and invite you to contact us at contact-tki@tki.org.nz. |

Newly listed on Software for Learning
Check out the latest software added to the collection:
- 2Create a SuperStory opens a range of layouts for students to create a story with animation.
- Google Earth 5 is a 3D model of the entire planet that lets you grab, spin, and zoom down into any place on earth. "Fly" from space to street level to find geographic information and explore places around the world.
- MathsTrax allows students to create graphs by entering an equation, selecting an equation from a drop-down menu, entering raw data to be analyzed, or activating a physics simulation.
- Pinnacle Studio HD allows students to; add music, montage themes, add transitions, animation, and effects.
- Dabbleboard is an application allowing you online collaboration in an interactive whiteboard format.
- Adobe DSC brings together a number of Adobe products (reviewed elsewhere on the Software for Learning website) and comes with a teacher resource DVD that includes lesson plans, tutorials, and tips. Includes web publishing, audio, video, and image editing, special effects, and a tool for converting documents to PDF format.
http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/
Digistore – Te Pātaka Matihiko
Check out the new Digistore website with it's great range of functions and features. This is a storehouse of digital content to support learning across the curriculum, from early childhood through to senior secondary. Use your current school registration and login to access these interactive activities.
http://digistore.tki.org.nz/ec/p/home
NetSafe Cybercitizenship Pathway
NetSafe's most recent resource, The Grid provides a guide to assist educators integrate Cybercitizenship education across the entire curriculum. The step-by-step progression details how cybercitizenship is best taught with example lesson plans and activities from ECE through to Year 13.
http://www.thegrid.org.nz/
Events are now listed on the TKI ICT calendar – see the right-hand navigation bar.
The calendar of ICT strategy events is available on the Ministry of Education website. If your school or organisation has an ICT-related message to share, send it to contact-tki@tki.org.nz and we may be able to place it in this space.
Software for Learning wiki
Get involved in the Software for Learning wiki. Created to support ICT in New Zealand schools, this wiki allows teachers to collaborate around the theme of ICT in teaching and learning. This Ministry of Education initiative is a centre for discussion and support, and a point of reference for ideas and inspiration.
http://softwareforlearning.wikispaces.com/
TKI professional development and support for schools
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TKI kete
Have you ever used “Favourites” or “Bookmarks” to store your favourite websites so you can find them again later? TKI kete on Te Kete Ipurangi functions in the same way only better! Register now for your free online kete! |
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TKI Telephone Tutorial
The TKI Team would be happy to provide a tour of the site, via the telephone, at your school staff meetings or planning sessions. Contact us at tutorials@tki.org.nz if you would like to explore this option. |
If you have a website you have found useful, please email us the details or complete your own review.

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