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.

The Ministry of Education contract with The New Zealand Film Archive for the On Disk Library Service to secondary schools ends on 30 June 2010. The final date for orders from the Film Archive library is 1 April, 2010. Read this notice about the changes to this service.

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.

The ICT Helpdesk service website provides teachers and school ICT administration staff with online access to the ICT Helpdesk as well news and updates about Ministry funded ICT programmes.

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.

A digital storytelling project involving people from across Europe making short films about their lives. Some fascinating watching and great ideas for your own projects and inspiration.

6–8 October, Christchurch. Ulearn provides a package of professional learning that can be effectively and directly applied to teaching and learning environments. Catering for all educators, from early years, primary, secondary and tertiary education.  You can register for the conference now. For inquiries contact Gwenny Davis gdavis@core-ed.net

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