National Principles and Operational Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) These principles and operational guidelines have been developed to provide advice at the national level about recognition of prior learning (RPL), and to guide the four sectors of post compulsory education and training (senior secondary school, adult and community education, vocational education and training and higher education) to develop RPL policies and procedures that ensure: opportunities for Australians to have their non-formal and informal learning recognised and counted towards a qualification; diverse and inclusive pathways to lifelong learning; consistency in the principles used in From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Mathematics Enhancement Programme An extensive collection of elementary and middle school resources including curriculum materials, interactive materials, diagnostic tests and more, developed by the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching at the University of Exeter From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Interactive Fun Puzzles A collection of Java-applet puzzles at two different ability levels for elementary school children. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Animations (for freshman and sophomore calculus and differential equations) This is a collection of animations which I found to be helpful demonstrations in freshmand and sophomore calculus and differential equations classes. For most animations, MathCAD code is available. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Math 10 Pure This site is mainatained by a Canadian maths teacher. It contains notes for students and interactive java based quizzes on polynomials, rational expressions, relations and faunctions, real numbers, number patterns, coordinate geometry, measurement and statistics. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Le Cartulaire blanc de Saint-Denis Le Cartulaire blanc de Saint-Denis is another of the subsites of ELEC, the online publications site of the National School of Charters at the Sorbonne. This resource features an impressive selection of explanatory historical essays, primary source transcriptions, maps, genealogical tables and current photographs. All documents support the site's central focus on the most important cartulary of the medieval French abbey of St. Denis, the White Cartulary of the 13th century. There are explanatory notes on scholarly principles that inform both the transcription of the Cartulary and the or From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Primärquellen zur Geschichte Österreichs im 20. Jahrhundert Primärquellen zur Geschichte Österreichs im 20. Jahrhundert is a subsite of ZIS, the online Information System for Contemporary History which is based at the University of Innsbruck. The site offers a selection of online transcriptions of excerpts from primary documents related to the history of Austria in the 20th century. Most of these fall within the latter half of the century, and there is a notable focus on the period surrounding the Second World War. Nonetheless, historians will find this site to be a good teaching tool for Austria in World War II as well as the periods immediately p From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Paris: capital of the 19th century The Web site, 'Paris: capital of the 19th century', offers digitized resources for the study of 19th century French history and culture. Beginning as a project aimed to assist students' engagement with this particular period and understanding of French civilization, the digitization work has resulted in a variety of material being available online including texts, images (including artworks and architectural drawings), maps and other documentation. The comparative study of such diverse material will, the project directors hope, illuminate the political events, cultural, philosop From New Humbul Resources on September 20, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Tech Self-Help Part of the New South Wales Country Areas Program (CAP), this site provides valuable links to web tutorials. Also offers links to information and advice about MAC and IBM computers, Microsoft, Internet, USB plugs, CNET and others. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 9:27 p.m..
Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan" provides a narrative historical overview of Mali, Songhay, Kanem-Bornu, and Hausaland before the modern era, a hyperlinked glossary with pronunciation helps, and self-tests on the history of these regions.The text is also accompanied by the work of photographer Lucy Johnson. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 a.m..
Sundiata and Mansa Musa on the Web his site holds more than 150 resources about Sondiata and Mansa Musa, kings of the Empire of Mali in the 13th and 14th centuries. It also covers some aspects of later history, including the oral poetry that have preserved Sundiata's deeds for hundreds of years. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 a.m..
Concentration camps during the South African war An example of classes and types of British official documents in the Stanford libraries for the study of primary sources. Documents are provided, along with explanations and historiography. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on September 20, 2004 at 11:30 a.m..
Cultivating a Culture of Peace The global community must stand together and work towards cultivating a culture of peace. A peaceful culture can only be achieved in a country that focuses on positive development. Peace is the theme of Issue 88 of OzSpirit (Caritas) which includes activities across the curriculum on peace building and social justice. It states that peace must begin in the family. Families need to be models of sharing, non-violence, and reconciliation for all members. Families have the ability to teach children to strive to be forgiving and accepting members of society. From Recent Items on September 20, 2004 at 5:03 a.m..
ArtRage ArtRage is a painting package designed to provide a realistic and fun simulation of using paint on a canvas, along with pens, pencils, crayons, and other tools. You can run ArtRage on a normal Windows machine with a mouse, but it works particularly well if you have a graphics tablet. Even better, running ArtRage on a TabletPC takes advantage of the unique interaction of pen and screen to produce a realistic painting feel. ArtRage is a free product, and a download link is available on the page. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Wright Brothers' Flying Machine The companion Web site to the PBS NOVA program Wright Brothers' Flying Machine. The film brings the Wrights' technological genius to life as a team builds an authentic replica of the 1911 Model B. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Primary School Assessments Students in New South Wales have a number of assessments during their primary school years. These assessments are designed to report on the progress of students in terms of the basic skills they've attained and the key learning areas. Tests include Basic Skills Test, Computer Skills Assessment, and the Primary Writing Assessment. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
BBC KS2 ReviseWise English This BBC site is designed to help British students prepare for the National Tests in English. It contains reading, writing, spelling, and grammar activities as well as a Game Zone. ReviseWise is aimed at supporting 10-11 year olds. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Brain, Technology, and Education - An Interview with Robert Sylwester This article explains how an understanding of brain maturation during childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood can help parents and teachers find appropriate strategies for instructing youth in computer skills. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
1492: An Ongoing Voyage This online exhibition from the American Library of Congress examines the first sustained contacts between American people and European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600. During this period, in the wake of Columbus's voyages, Africans also arrived in the hemisphere, usually as slaves. All of these encounters, some brutal and traumatic, others more gradual, irreversibly changed the way in which peoples in the Americas led their lives. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Churchill and the Great Republic This online exhibition from the Library of Congress examines the life and career of Winston Spencer Churchill and emphasizes his lifelong links with the United States--the nation he called 'the great Republic.' The exhibition comes nearly forty years after the death of Winston Churchill and sixty years after the D-Day allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France during World War II. It commemorates both of these events. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Animals, Myths & Legends This website is primarily useful for mythological stories, both Australian and ancient. The stories are generally told over 2-3 web pages. The suggested age range for the site is 8-13 year olds. Australian stories include How Kangaroo Got His Tail, Koobor the Koala and Water, Why Opossum's Tail is Bare, How the Cockatoo got its Crest,Kangaroo gets a Pouch, and Platypus Plays Tricks. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Anim8ed An on-line animation resource offering ideas, contacts and suggestions for teachers, educators and those interested in developing animation projects with groups. The site includes six step-by-step animation projects, together with the final animations, information about animation techniques and animators, and links to animation studios, festivals and courses. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
PlayMusic.org Use this interactive site to teach your students about the four sections of the orchestra and their corresponding instruments. The site includes a link to the New York Philharmonic. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Electronic Money Created for American school students and teachers, this set of resources from PBS Nova explores the rise of money and the transformation of money to e-money. It discuses topics such as credit cards, internet purchases, futures markets, bank mergers, and the stockmarket. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Screenonline: the definitive guide to Britain's film and TV history (BFI) Screen Online has been developed by the British Film Institute (BFI) with funding from the New Opportunities Fund and claims to be the definitive guide to the history of film and television in Britain. Screenonline contains hundreds of hours of clips from the BFI National Film and Television Archive together with commentaries, synopses, and supporting materials. Full access to the site is freely available for registered users in UK secondary and further education and public libraries. Everything except the moving images is freely available to anyone else. The site is divided into five major se From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
National Preschool Education Inquiry Report This national inquiry, commissioned by the Australian Education Union (AEU), was established to consider the provision of universal access to high quality preschool education across Australia. This is the first inquiry specifically considering preschool education at a national level. The report includes a 'snapshot' of preschool experiences in Australian states and territories, major findings and recommendations. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Disability Standards for Education The Disability Standards for Education (2004) are formulated under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). The primary purpose of the standards is to clarify, and make more explicit, the obligations of education and training service providers under the DDA and the rights of people with disabilities in relation to education and training. They cover enrolment; participation; curriculum development, accreditation and delivery; student support services; and elimination of harassment and victimisation. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
A+ Math Flashcards This site contains free Java Flashcards to be used online: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Square Roots, and Rounding. It contains also a Flashcard Creator - Create sets of flashcards for printing. There are also non-Java Flashcards for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Advanced Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Order of Operations, Geometric Area, Algebra, Fraction Inequalities, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division with Negative Numbers, Inequalities, Multiplying and Simplifying Fractions, Money, and Geometric Shapes. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
Forensic Entomology Forensic Entomology is the knowledge of insects used to aid legal investigations. The creators of this website are consultants in forensic entomology, but also explain how insects at a crime scene can offer clues. Learn about the life cycle of insects, protocol (how to observe the scene and collect specimens), the equipment you need to work with, and how to ship specimens. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
Climate Change Climate change is not new. A long term look at the Earth's climate over millions of years reveals a history of variation. The Earth has experienced hot, steamy periods and long cold Ice Ages. What is new is the speed at which we are heating up the planet. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
CAREO - Campus Alberta Repository of Educational Objects Created by Carnegie Mellon University, with funding from the American National Science Foundation. This java applet provides a virtual chemistry lab, complete with stock room, bunsen burners, and indicators. Also comes with a set of homework assignments to get you started. Membership is free and will allow users to use many features of the repository not available to guest log-ins. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
ImagiNations ImagiNations is an international collaborative learning program for elementary/primary school students. The program promotes cross-cultural experiences through the travels of a toy ambassador who collects information and memorabilia to share with students at each stop of his journey. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
Hormone Factory The Hormone Factory is a graphical site which aims to teaching 10-12 year olds about sex and reproduction, and to support parents and teachers in talking to children about sexual and reproductive development. Sections include: Baby making, My body, Sex stuff, and Feeling good, feeling bad. The site was developed by researchers and educators for the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
Exploring pre-calculus These materials provide an introduction to precalculus, using Mathcad or StudyWorks as a calculation and visualization tool. Many interactive examples let you explore the concepts and practice the skills necessary for understanding calculus. A basic knowledge of algebra is assumed. Some previous exposure to trigonometry is helpful. The course introduces trigonometric functions in the service of modeling periodic phenomena. Relationships between circular functions and triangle trigonometry are developed as necessary, with some opportunities for further exploration. From EdNA Online on September 20, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
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