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This section of the ICT Helpdesk website contains ICT Helpdesk
information sheets, as well as links to useful websites that provide
ICT hints, tips, and guidance. Select a category from the following
list:
ICT Helpdesk information sheets
General ICT advice and guidance
Internet safety
Networks
Software reviews
Virus protection
Windows XP Professional advice
ICT Helpdesk information sheets
Microsoft's Schools Agreement FAQs – 10 April
2007
This information sheet provides questions and answers about the licensing agreement
with Microsoft New Zealand to provide all state and state-integrated schools with
selected Microsoft software for a three year term commencing 1 January 2007.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ict/helpdesk/ms_faq_e.php
Anti-virus deal FAQs – 15 April 2007
This information sheet provides frequently asked questions concerning the Ministry
of Education’s anti-virus software deal.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ict/helpdesk/anti_virus_e.php
Accessibility – StickyKeys
– 23 December 2003
This information sheet explains how to use the Windows StickyKeys accessibility
feature, designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys
at a time.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/ict/helpdesk/stickykeys_e.php
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General ICT advice and guidance
Becta –
ICT advice for teachers
This website from the British Educational Communications and Technology
Agency (Becta) provides information, services, and tools regarding
the use, implementation, and management of ICT in schools.
http://www.ictadvice.org.uk/
Internet safety
NetSafe
– The Internet Safety Group
The New Zealand Internet Safety Group (ISG) is the New Zealand Ministry of Education's
agent of choice for Internet safety education. This website contains information
for schools, students, and parents, and offers a free email newsletter.
http://www.netsafe.org.nz/home/home_default.asp
NetSafe
Kit For Schools
This Internet safety kit assists schools in safely incorporating
the Internet into the school environment and provides information
to children, young adults, and parents on how to use the Internet
wisely and safely.
http://www.netsafe.org.nz/kits/kits_default.asp
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Childnet International
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working around the world to
help make the Internet a safe place for children. This website gives details of
the various projects running in four key areas access, awareness, protection,
and policy.
http://www.childnet-int.org/
Becta schools E-Safety Education
This British website contains information and advice for schools and parents on all aspects of Internet safety.
http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=is
Networks
Becta
ICT Advice – Networks
This section of the ICT Advice website provides information on local
area and wide area networks in schools.
http://www.ictadvice.org.uk/index.php?section=te&cat=007
Software reviews
TEEM – Teachers Evaluating
Educational Multimedia
This website is an independent evaluation service for educational
digital content in the United Kingdom. It offers teachers objective
and reliable advice about educational multimedia such as CD-ROMs,
tools, and websites, for classroom use.
http://www.teem.org.uk/
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digitalstuff.co.nz
This New Zealand website provides product reviews of digital technology.
http://digitalstuff.co.nz/
Virus Protection
Microsoft Virus Protection Strategies
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp
?url=/technet/security/topics/virus/default.asp
How to maintain Windows security
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/security/default.mspx
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Windows XP Professional advice
Windows
XP Dial-up Connection
This webpage explains how to setup a dial-up connection.
http://www.helpdesk.umd.edu/os/windows_xp/connectivity/dialup/3513/
Windows XP Professional Tips
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/tips/default.asp
Windows XP Professional How-to Articles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/default.asp
Please contact Jonathan Beveridge, jonathan.beveridge@minedu.govt.nz,
if there are any topics you would like to see featured on this page.
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