Social Software Links

The links for the various social software that I spoke about at TUANZ and Derek Wenmoth reinforced are:

• Webnotes - http://www.aypwip.org/webnote/
• Wikis - http://www.wikispaces.com/
• Blog - http://www.blogger.com
• Education Weblog Community - http://educational.blogs.com/
• Derek Wenmoth's blog - http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/

If I have left anything out please leave a comment or email me irl@xtra.co.nz.

Ivan

TUANZ Hastings

Thursday was a busy day in Hastings at the TUANZ conference. Thanks to those who attended the 2 workshops I ran. Listening to both Derek Wenmouth and Adrian Boyce was certainly beneficial to me as I further develop my social software skills.

For those who asked about how to insert the circle pointer I was using, the instructions are:
Start - Control Panel - Mouse - Pointer Options - then click on "Show location of pointer when I click on Ctrl key".

I will post the website links that we discussed in the next couple of days.

Ivan

Wikipedia

The start of a new week and it has been a few days since my last posting.
Lets look at Wikipedia today. It's an interesting concept that acts as a wiki where anyone is welcome to make a contribution to this ever expanding online encyclopedia. My first reaction was that many of the entries are just made up and not valid. However the research into Wikipedia says that well over 99% of entries are factual. Could be used with your class during research, literacy and a unit on sifting through the internet to determine what is valid and what is not.
Check it out. Wikipedia

ICT Professional Development

Thursday 23rd March is the date for the annual TUANZ conference. This year the closest conference is at Hastings. I am presenting a workshop on ICT in Literacy. If you are keen on attending I will be traveling down on the Wednesday and returning after the conference on Thursday. I have room to take 3. Check the days events at TUANZ

The Australian Computers in Education Conference 2006 (ACEC 2006) is the biennial conference of the Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE).
This year it is being held in Cairns from 2nd - 4th October. This is a fantastic professional development opportunity along the lines of NAVCON. Check out the website at http://www.acec2006.info/item.asp?pid=7423

Starting in week 2 of term 2 I plan on running a 90 minute workshop after school every 3 weeks. the content will vary from windows tips and file maintenance to video editing. You are welcome to attend any of these workshops at no cost. Dates and programme details will be sent to schools before the end of this term. If you have a particular need that we could address during these after school workshops please drop me a line.

The video workshop day is on Friday 7th April at School Support Services, Gisborne. Please check out the choices booklet for details.

Ivan

E-Portfolio Templates

I have finally completed a basic Microsoft FrontPage template construction tutorial for an E-Portfolio.
I have posted it "on line" under the link to the right "Click for ICT Templates".
Follow the link and download to your computer. I have also included the tutorial for construction using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Have a good weekend.
Ivan

Environment Online

Have you been wondering how to use ICT in your teaching and find interactive ways in learning? Are you interested in environmental issues and global education? Would you like to improve your teaching, and network with colleagues from all over the world? This is your chance.
ENO-Environment Online© is a global virtual school for sustainable development and internationality.
Enrol your class for free to participate in the 2006−2007 interactive themes offered by the Environment Online (ENO) programme.
Click on the above picture to be redirected to th ENO website.

Computor Companion

We have all needed a good, simple, easy to follow tutorial at times. Computor Companion has a very easy to follow website with short, "How To" tutorials on all sorts of software and windows uses. From inserting an Excel chart into word, through to uploading a website using Internet Explorer FTP. (File Transfer Protocol)
It's certainly worth a look. "COMPUTOR COMPANION"
Yes, they do spell computer with an o.
Have a great week.
Ivan

Need Some Inspiration?

From E-Pals to Maths Logo, Quiz Makers to Artisits - check it out!
Lots of links, ideas and freeware can be found on this site.
Click on the picture above.
Ivan

Images - Quality Visual Language Programmes

Jamie McKenzie is no stranger to New Zealand. He is a regular presenter at conferences and has some great ideas about quality learning practices.
Check out his "Wondering with and about Images" article and exercises on Jamie's "From Now OnThe Educational Technology Journal".
If you have time to have a good look around his site you will find lots of great ICT in education ideas and strategies.