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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:

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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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