Going to Uni An authoritative information source for higher education students and prospective students, this website provides information on the changes to Commonwealth assistance loans, new funding arrangements for Commonwealth-supported students and full fee-paying students, Student Learning Entitlements, and the changes to course costs as a result of deregulating the Higher Education Provider market. It also contains general information about courses and providers, which supplements the information provided by universities and Tertiary Admission Centres. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
World Community Grid The mission of the organisation is to create the largest public computing grid benefiting humanity. Information on a number of projects that under way is available from the Projects Showcase. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Entering the Mainstream - the Quality and Extent of Online Education in the United States, 2003 and 2004 The report represents the second annual study of the state of online education in U.S. Higher Education. The study is aimed at answering some of the fundamental questions about the nature and extent of online education. Supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and based on responses from over 1,100 colleges and universities, this year's study addresses the following key questions: Will online enrollments continue their rapid growth?; Are students as satisfied with online courses as they are with face-to-face instruction?; What role do schools see online learning playing in their long t From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Ban Junk Food Ads from Kids' TV? Australia has more junk food ads on television than any other country in the world. Meanwhile, a third of our kids are obese. Is there a connection? Experts are calling for a ban on TV food advertising when kids are watching. This article is from Health Matters, the ABC's gateway for all Health related matters. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Christmas Gifts Tale This site contains an inspirational christmas story. Visitors can send full-color, animated and personalised Christmas e-cards. Each e-card is based on a slide from the story. Three other printable stories are available for class reading. Some Christmas craft ideas include angel ornaments, gift baskets, and a sock snowman. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Puddings and Christmas Recipes The site contains recipes for traditional puddings, desserts and cakes, turkey, roasts and seafood, starters, cocktails and juices, sweets and chocolates, and much more. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Christmas Graphics This site contains downloadable animated gifs, backgrounds, bars, buttons, clipart, and midis. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
SantaLand Taking you back to an era of Holiday Traditions we remember as children. Send a letter to Santa, read holiday stories, Find Christmas carols, lyrics, and arts and crafts. Find Christmas recipes and care for that holiday plant Santa gave you. Track Santa on Christmas Eve. From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) Project: Findings From the Pre-school to the End of Key Stage 1 EPPE, the first major European longitudinal study of a national sample of young childrenÂ’s development between the ages of 3 and 7 years, has demonstrated the beneficial effects of high quality provision on children's intellectual and social/behavioural development measured at primary school entry as well as at the end of Years l and 2 of primary school. This research brief describes the effects of education in the pre-school period (ages 3 and 4) as measured at primary school entry (rising 5) and in Years 1 and 2 (ages 6 and 7). From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) Project: Findings From the Early Primary Years The EPPE project is the first major European longitudinal study of a national sample of young children's development (intellectual and social/behavioural) between the ages of 3 and 7 years. It found that pre-school experience, compared to none, enhances children's development. These effects are still evident for intellectual and social development during the early years of primary school. The duration of attendance is (in months)important with an earlier start (before 3 years) being related to better intellectual development at ages 6 and 7 and to improved independence, concentration From EdNA Online on November 25, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Qualitative Analysis of Cations Applet The Applet, Qualitative Analysis of Cations, enable user to test virtual unknown samples of cation mixtures. User practices with known samples and unknowns before trying a "true unknown". From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 25, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Funderstanding Roller Coaster This simulator is designed for kids who want to design their own thrilling coaster and educators who want to use a cool activity to simulate the application of physics by using an exciting interactive tool and access to a wonderful reference source. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 25, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
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