Children Out of School: Measuring Exclusion from Primary Education UNESCO report presents new estimates and explores the characteristics of children out of school. It provides a single UNESCO/UNICEF source for global and regional estimates of out-of-school children based on an improved methodology and the integration of household survey data. The report uses survey data from 80 countries to explore child and household characteristics and factors associated with schooling status. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Sainsbury Institute for the study of Japanese arts and cultures This is the Web site for the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, an independent charity based in Norwich, UK, and affiliated with the British Museum, the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and the University of East Anglia, where the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is located. The Institute aims to promote the study of and international research on the visual and material arts and cultures of Japan. Its Web site provides information on its activities, which include: individual and collaborative research projects; publications; and monthly lectures by v From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Nezu institute of fine arts This is the Web site for the Nezu Institute of Fine Arts in Tokyo, which contains over seven thousand Japanese and Chinese works of art from various periods: paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, scrolls, textiles, folding screens, lacquerware, sculpture, Buddhist and Shinto art and other objects. The English version of the site gives information about the museum's history, opening hours and admission. Sample images and descriptions of the displays in the current and forthcoming exhibitions, as well as of the six masterpieces held in the museum are also accessible in this version. The Japanes From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Mystery guide 'MysteryGuide.com' is a website dedicated to crime fiction, including mysteries, thrillers and espionage fiction. Of particular interest to English researchers in modern fiction is the continually expanding database of original book reviews and author interviews. There are also features aimed at the general audience, such as games, a forum and reader ratings. A simple navigation system is available to enable location of useful information. Each book review page of the site links to five others in the database which are most similar. While this is aimed primarily at readers, it provid From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Paradoxa : studies in world literary genres Paradoxa is an academic journal which publishes articles on genre literature, including science fiction, children's literature, horror, romance and westerns. It is interested in 'written, oral, drawn or designed' versions of genre literature and offers a resource for any researcher in popular fiction, media or cultural studies. The Paradoxa website contains articles, essays and extracts from the hard copy journal, including an illuminating essay debate on the nature of literature and popular fictions, which has contributions from such well-known writers as Ursula K. le Guin and From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Hiroshima peace memorial museum This Web site is a virtual guide to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the surrounding Peace Park, available in parallel English and Japanese versions. The site is very accessible to all ages, with a separate section for children, the Kids Peace Station, which includes animations. Detailed virtual tours of the museum displays the various monuments in the peace park, together with hundreds of images and descriptions of the city before and after the atomic bomb as well as some video clips. The section called Peace Declaration provides details of the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony, including From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Dizionario etimologico online This Web site makes available a digital version of the Vocabolario Etimologico di Pianigiani, which is one of the most famous Italian etymological dictionaries. It was first published in 1907 and republished several times over the next 100 years. This Web site allows users to search the dictionary and view facsimiles of the printed edition's entry for individual words. The definition of the word is given, along with details as to the word's linguistic origins and derivatives. Users can also consult a chart listing the most searched-for words on the site. An index of abbreviations use From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Il foglio This Web site makes available a digital version of the print edition of 'Il Foglio', the daily conservative newspaper directed by the well-known journalist Giuliano Ferrara. The newspaper is available in PDF to read or download for printing. Users can consult archived editions of the newspaper upon free registration. Articles cover political, social, cultural, and current affairs; editorials are also included. Latest headlines are presented on the home page. Readers' letters are also published on the site. There are very few advertisements on the site or in the newspaper. The ne From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Chindonya : U-stage The Chindonya : U-stage Web site introduces the U-stage group of chindonya, brightly dressed minstrels who perform lively music and entertainment in the streets to publicise shop openings and sales. This theatrical troupe is one of a few dozen maintaining the chindonya tradition, which began in Osaka in the mid-nineteenth century. The site opens with a jolly sample of chindonya music, and includes photos of the group performing in their most popular guise as Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. The site is available in parallel English and Japanese versions, and includes a brief outline of the devel From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Kodō This is the Web site of the Kodō drummers of Sado Island, available in English and Japanese parallel versions. The General Information section outlines the history of the group and its links to Sado Island, partly through FAQs, and includes profiles of the members of the group. Details of current, future and past tours by the whole group and of solo performances by some of its individual members are provided. Issues of the group's quarterly newsletter, 'The Kodō Beat', since summer 1999 are available online. For anyone wishing to pursue taiko drumming seriously, the Kodō Cul From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Kimono, kimono fabric and Japanese clothing The Kimono, Kimono Fabric and Japanese Clothing Web site provides fairly basic information in English on kimono and traditional Japanese clothing in general, with lots of photographs and diagrams. There are pages on: the history of kimono; fabrics; wedding kimono; children's kimono; summer kimono, bathrobes and sleeping robes (yukata and nemaki); kimono accessories; footwear (zōri and geta sandals, and tabi socks); hakama trousers and haori jackets; happi coats and festival clothing; and how to put on a kimono. The site will be of use to students and others seeking an overview and introd From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
Institute for medieval Japanese studies This is the Web site for the Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies is based at Columbia University. It was established as a research and liaison centre in 1968 to assist the study of medieval Japan, particularly by American and European scholars. Its Web site provides: information about the history, objectives, funding and membership of the Institute; abstracts of Institute publications; details of previous events (all open to the public); online versions of IMJS Reports; and application details for grants to visit and use the Institute's archives in New York. There is a mailing list, a From New Humbul Resources on March 14, 2006 at 10:30 p.m..
SC: 14/03 Microsoft issues March Security Update package Microsoft has published its March 2006 update package which this month includes 'Critical' patches for Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003 for Windows and Mac OS X and also the Microsoft Works Suite for Windows ... From MCS Safe Computing Bulletins on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 p.m..
DART Dataset Acquisition Accessibility & Annotation e-Research Technologies The project is managed by Monash University in conjunction with James Cook University, the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Enterprise Distributed Systems Technology, and the University of Queensland. The DART project will provide solutions to deal with the lifecycle of research - from lab book to formal outputs to teaching. In doing so it will draw on differing needs and discipline perspectives of a range of research communities by pulling together expertise in marine science and sensor grids, expertise in distributed systems, database research and large data set management, and grid com From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 p.m..
Launch of 2006 New South Wales Training Awards Entries are open for the NSW Training Awards for 2006. The awards recognised outstanding achievement in training by organisations and individuals in 12 categories, including Apprentice of the Year, Trainee of the Year and Employer of the Year. Applications for the 2006 NSW Training Awards close on Thursday 11 May, 2006. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 p.m..
2006 Reframing the Future Information Sessions If you are interested in applying for funding to develop a project for the Reframing the Future program, the Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) is providing one on one help through a series of one day visits to every capital city in Australia. The link to the information sessions page is above, to view the entire program site go to: http://www.reframingthefuture.net. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 p.m..
2006 Call for Contributions - The Knowledge Tree Part of the 2006 Flexible Learning Framework, the Knowledge Tree promotes professional development in e-learning. Contributions can include non-reviewed and peer-review articles, case studies, interviews, digital stories and commentary. New contributors are particularly encouraged. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 p.m..
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE) In this issue: Defining Education Research: Continuing the Conversation. Debra Sprague; Comparative Analysis of Preservice Teachers' Reflective Thinking in Synchronous Versus Asynchronous Online Case Discussions. Barbara B. Levin, Ye He, Holly H. Robbins; Teachers' Roles and Professional Learning in Communities of Practice Supported by Technology in Schools. Elizabeth Hartnell-Young; Practices for the Use of Technology in High Schools: A Delphi Study. Kevin Clark; Inquiry-Based Instruction Through Handheld-Based Science Activities: Preservice Teachers' Attitude and Self-Efficacy From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 p.m..
Outgassing an old lady satellite The “Landsat 5 Thematic Mapper ™ outgassing event is scheduled for March 14-15, 2006. This is a periodic maintenance event to improve mid-infrared band performance. During this time, normal operations will be suspended. Imaging will resume on March 16, 2006.” Thus report here the USGS keepers of Landsat 7. She is grand old lady of [...] From Golden Swamp on March 14, 2006 at 6:30 p.m..
SC: 14/03 McAfee security system issues faulty update An error in McAfee's daily virus definition file (sent out at 10:35 a.m PST Friday 10 March) used in both the enterprise and consumer versions of VirusScan, caused legitimate files to be marked and deleted as malware; this included Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet, Adobe's Flash, the Google Toolbar installer, several Adaptec drivers, and parts of Sun Microsystems' Java Runtime Environment ... From MCS Safe Computing Bulletins on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 a.m..
SC: 14/03 BBC programme features talk on Viruses The BBC featured a programme on the growth of viruses today; the broadcast reviewed the 20 years since the first computer virus appeared, and you can listen to the programme again at the BBC 'Listen Again' website ... From MCS Safe Computing Bulletins on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 a.m..
SC: 14/03 Mac OSX Update fixes multiple security vulnerabilities Apple has issued a security update for Mac OSX, which fixes multiple vulnerabilities; Secunia, the security company, rates them as 'Extremely critical' and if exploited they would enable security bypass and system access from a remote location on the Internet ... From MCS Safe Computing Bulletins on March 14, 2006 at 9:30 a.m..
2006 Kodaly National Conference Entitled 'Strengthening Ties', this conference is the annual Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (KMEIA) gathering for music educators. Includes workshops, papers, musicianship sessions, choral sessions and daily concerts. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
Digital Native or Digital Immigrant - Exploring Ways to Bridge the Generational Divide in the Library This issue of the UI Current LIS Clips (joint project of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and the Library and Information Science Library, at the University of lllinois, Urbana-Champaign) looks at the research and information seeking processes. The author has some suggestions on ways in which libraries can meet the information needs of the networked, interactive, multimedia oriented culture. While the articles discuss serving students in academic libraries, they are also applicable to school, special and public libraries working with this generation of tech savvy, mobile, From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
'Bullying Among Young Children' Resource Kit Now Available A resource kit aimed at assisting teachers and parents to recognise and combat bullying behaviours among younger children has been made available. The resource kit contains two guides for teachers, parents and carers, a DVD and video. It will be distributed to State and Territory schools and childcare centres in 2006. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
Great Plant Escape - What Are the Parts of Plants? The Great Plant Escape is an elementary plant science program for 4th and 5th grade students. Each of the lessons in this program is interdisciplinary, designed to introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how food grows. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
Small Business Skills This website is dedicated to providing small business people with easy access to the learning and skills development opportunities that are available in Western Australia to start, maintain or grow in small business. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
International Conference on Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems (AH 2006) The AH conferences are the premier opportunity for the scientific exchange and presentation of high quality research in all aspects of adaptive hypermedia and adaptive web-based systems. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2006) ICDL is a major international forum focusing on digital libraries and related issues. It aims to consolidate and expand concerted efforts to bridge the digital divide. ICDL2006 proposes to focus on Information Management for Global Access through the creation, adoption, implementation and utilization of DLs. It also intends to offer a common platform to put forth innovative ideas, discuss classical knowledge management and DL concepts in an open forum, and promote closer cooperation between experts and end-users. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 3:30 a.m..
Welfare-to-Work Conference - School of Social Work and Applied Human Science at The University of Queensland The aim of the two day forum is to critically examine the politics and practice of 'welfare reform' and in particular the new welfare-to-work policies that will take effect in Australia from July 1, 2006. Australian and international speakers will contribute to the discussion. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 2:30 a.m..
1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Information Sciences and Technologies (InSciT2006) The conference will address a range of critically important themes relating to information sciences and technologies today. Main speakers will include some of the world's leading thinkers in this multidisciplinary field, as well as numerous papers, and workshop presentations by researchers and practitioners. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 2:30 a.m..
National Reading, Writing and Numeracy Benchmark Results for 2004 Released The national reporting of benchmark data on reading, writing and numeracy for 2004 follows on from earlier editions of the National Report, which published data for 1999-2003. 2004 results indicate the majority of Australian students in Years 3, 5 and 7 have met the national benchmarks for reading, writing and numeracy. In addition, there has been an improvement in literacy by Indigenous students. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 2:30 a.m..
Australia's Floral Emblem - Golden Wattle Australia's floral emblem is Golden Wattle, Acacia pycnantha. National Wattle Day is 1 September. This page from Australian National Botanic Gardens gives a background to the plant and its inclusion as the national floral emblem, as well as its symbolic usage. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 2:30 a.m..
2004 National Report on Schooling in Australia - National Benchmark Results Reading, Writing and Numeracy, Years 3, 5 and 7. Preliminary Paper This paper provides the national reporting of benchmark data on reading, writing and numeracy for 2004 and follows on from earlier editions of the National Report, which published data for 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. The benchmarks that underpin the reporting of student achievement describe nationally agreed minimum acceptable standards for aspects of literacy and numeracy at particular year levels. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 2:30 a.m..
Tags, Folksonomies and Social Bookmarking At the individual level, the organisation of bookmarks for online resources has always been problematic - once past a certain critical mass, homegrown systems of classification based on folders are brought into play, with varying success. Until recently, these collections of bookmarks / 'favorites' have been tied to discrete computers / local networks and not readily shared between remote devices or users. In this issue of WWWTools for Education, the author explores how this is changing for the better, thanks to developments in social software. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 1:30 a.m..
Call for Papers: International Journal on Digital Libraries - Special Issue on Digital Libraries and eScience The purpose of this special issue is to critically examine the role that digital libraries can and should play in this emerging eScience computational infrastructure. Papers are invited on the technical, social, and policy dimensions of eScience and digital libraries. Submissions are due: 1 June 2006. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 1:30 a.m..
Bullying Among Young Children: A Guide for Teachers and Carers This guide, funded by the Australian Government's National Crime Prevention Program, provides advice to teachers on approaches to bullying and how bullying among young children can be prevented or reduced. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 1:30 a.m..
1st Annual African HIV/AIDS Clinical Update and Leadership Development Conference A two day conference to provide an international exchange of information and ideas about the latest clinical developments in the field of HIV/AIDS, Women’s and Children’s issues and the discussion of culturally competent leadership strategies. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 1:30 a.m..
Education and Lifelong Learning - Brotherhood of St Laurence - Research Events This seminar will cover The Smith Family's current research towards the development of its education / lifelong learning strategy for prevention of intergenerational disadvantage. The key priorities are literacies, mentoring, the early years, and indigenous communities. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 1:30 a.m..
Bullying Among Young Children: A Guide for Parents This guide, funded by the Australian Government's National Crime Prevention Program, provides advice to parents on recognising changes in moods and behaviours associated with bullying. It also provides strategies to help children who bully and those who are bullied. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 1:30 a.m..
Training Provider Forum 2006 This Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) forum will cover the latest news on training in South Australia. Departmental staff will present an update on the commonwealth/state agreement and recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) decisions. From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 12:30 a.m..
DRHA Conference - Digital Resources in the Humanities and Arts The conference will bring a new dimension into its standard range of digital projects and interests across the major disciplines of the humanities (archaeology, history, literature, languages, linguistics) by offering an exceptional invitation to practitioners and scholars working with digital media across the creative, visual, performing and media arts (music, performance, dance, visual arts, gaming, media). This development is intended to draw upon and give greater opportunity to consider changes that have occurred through the various applications of digital resources across multi-media plat From EdNA Online on March 14, 2006 at 12:30 a.m..
Adaptive Technologies: Mlearning 06 This conference will showcase a range of innovative projects and delivery strategies currently being used throughout Australia. The day will include demonstrations from various showcase partners,extended networking and other delivery solution demonstrations. From EdNA Online on March 13, 2006 at 11:30 p.m..
Healthy Living - Tasmanian Health and Human Services Providing nutritional and food related health information, this site offers 'key to healthy living', tips of the week, Kids' Zone and more. From EdNA Online on March 13, 2006 at 11:30 p.m..
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