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Here are the 10 most recent links and resources we have added to TKI.
Figure It Out series
The Answers and Teachers' Notes for three new Statistics Revised Edition books are now available online from this site, as well as an ordering function for the student books. There is one book at each level.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/maths/curriculum/figure/index_e.php
28-11-2008
Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom (LEOTC): For boards and principals
Have a look at the information provided for boards of trustees and principals on school Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom (LEOTC) programmes.
http://leotc.tki.org.nz/for_boards_and_principals
27-11-2008
Software for Learning
Enhance your learning environment with software that is appropriate and has been recommended by other New Zealand teachers. Browse through the brand new, very friendly Software for Learning collection, and check out all the new software and related resources there now. Software includes social software, freeware and non-freeware.
http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz
26-11-2008
Te Māngai Pāho
Explore why te reo Māori is a taonga (treasure) that warrants active protection and support. This Crown Entity promotes Māori language and culture by allocating available funds for broadcasting and the production of programmes to be broadcast.
http://www.tmp.govt.nz
25-11-2008
Changes to the 2009 Secondary Schools Arts Coordinators Project
Read about the latest changes to this project. The project provides administrative support for arts teachers, and enables schools to coordinate and provide gallery visits, itinerant performances, theatre shows, arts workshops, competitions, and cultural and artistic events for their students. The Secondary Schools Arts Coordinators Project can also be accessed from ‘Key Collections’ on the right hand side of this page.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/arts/ssac/index_e.php
25-11-2008
Teach2000
Provide your students with assistance to memorise words and dates in foreign languages, using multiple-choice questions and flashcards. Images and speech are associated with each word.
http://teach2000.memtrain.com
24-11-2008
Mango Languages
Be engaged in real conversations between native foreign-language speakers. An instructor will take you through every step of the process. Languages available include Portuguese, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Greek, French, and Russian.
http://www.mangolanguages.com
24-11-2008
Education for Enterprise: Information for school leaders
Look through this information for school leaders about Education for Enterprise (E4E), a 21st century-focused approach to learning that promotes leadership and innovation.
http://e4e.tki.org.nz/For-school-leaders
18-11-2008
Understanding career education in years 7 and 8
Check out this handbook designed to give guidance to the introduction of career education in years 7 and 8.
http://www2.careers.govt.nz/4591.html
18-11-2008
The 18th Biennial WCGTC Conference: Promoting the Dream
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 3-7, 2009
Online registration and abstract submission is now open for The 18th Biennial World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children. Teachers, researchers, parents, and students are invited to attend this event to share information about the latest developments in gifted education programs and practice. A special Youth Summit will be held during the week, bringing together 180 students from around the world.
http://www.worldgifted2009.com
17-11-2008
Archive
International education news
EDNA ICT Research
Exemplar schools: using innovative learning technologies report and digistories
he aim of the Exemplar Schools study was to identify, case study and document exemplary use of information and communication technologies in Australian schools. Schools were identified in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Devonport. At each school interviews were conducted with principals, teachers, parents and students. A series of...
http://www.digitaleducationrevolution.gov.au/features_a/articles/exemplar_schools.htm
Multilingualism in cyberspace
This UNESCO site provides information about the fact that language is the primary vector for communicating knowledge and traditions. It explains that the opportunity to use one’s language on global information networks such as the Internet will determine the extent to which one can participate in emerging knowledge societies.
http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=16539&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
EDNA Schools
Snake Condoms
This website has been designed to educate Aboriginal teenagers on key issues of sexual health, drug and alcohol use. Developed, written and designed in consultation with Aboriginal youth, the website features information on STIs, teenage pregnancy, contraception, and drug and alcohol usage. It promotes SNAKE Condoms - Australia's first and...
http://www.snakecondoms.org.au/index.php/news/view/1
The Take Two program for abused children
Take Two is a therapeutic service in Victoria designed to help infants, children and young people who have been traumatised by abuse and/or neglect. Its staff, who have backgrounds in child protection, mental health and welfare services, provide individual therapy to selected children seen by health workers, engaging the children...
http://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?id=25866&issueID=11677
Health and Community Services Careers
The Health and Community Services Careers website is a careers exploration and careers information tool for students, teachers, parents and employers. The site provides career information and resources on Health and Community Services Careers. Information on scholarships, courses, career quiz’s and work placement can also be found.
http://www.hcscareers.vic.edu.au/