Do you need to improve your work/life balance?

 Watch the Ease the Load series from:

Real-life examples of how to manage your workload efficiently and productively, 

while improving your work/life balance.

There are 18 videos in this series.

Love to hear what you think of them.

Are schools any more than FACTories?

"This is why schools are nothing more than FACTories for job position replacement parts."Michael Martine 
 said in reply to  
An Operating System for the Mind.....  

This article is a very deep and engaging blog entry...encompasses 21stCentury Skills.....specifically, "the question isn't whether skills can be taught in isolation, but rather whether they must be taught in the context of some common base of knowledge and whether students ought to be tested on the basis of that knowledge."

NSW DET TWITTERS-message from Stu Hasic

To find #NSWDET tweeters more easily, 

please add yourself to the directory with 

these instructions: http://trunc.it/22a7e -

spread the word......

Is this the way to go now? Is this another way to go?

Check out the picture books, as well as the other bonus features Era has included on the website.

Each WINGS title comes with four interactive activities, including reading comprehension, drawing tool and games. Children can listen, read, draw and interact with their favourite books online in a fun and educational environment. 

One book from each series is available for FREE on in2era.com.au. You can review the full book, including all features and accompanying activities. Select a product below to view the book. 

Monsters, Mythology, Fairy Tales, Heroes, Creatures and Dreams

New links for the above 

themes have been uploaded at:

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Talk about bringing you down to size......

Hope you can swim....

The world has moved into IG3. 

Education is moving into IG3.

IG3 = information generation 3!

On Saturday I participated in a very exciting, first of its kind,

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learning opportunity. At home, safe, on my computer, I was able to engage in a most stimulating
"Leading a Digital School" conference through Twitter.

I was not the only one.

Read Stu Hasic's account:@ http://bit.ly/BRIJt

You Better Start Swimmin’ or You’ll Sink Like a Stone

Are your kids going APE?

• A stands for accuracy (read the correct words)
• P is for pacing (not too fast, not too slow, just right)
• E is for expression (your voice goes up and down, gets loud and soft).

Connected classroom update-Stage 1 HSIE - Workers in the Communit

  registration due thursday 10th sept

Monday 14th sept 2009
MONDAY 21ST SEPT 2009
1.45PM - 2.15PM INFORMATION SESSION
2.20PM - 2.50PM Q&A SESSION
year k - 3
cost: free

The Collie’s are an online project of the NSW Country Areas Program and have being running since 2003. "Collie" is a mischievous garden gnome who travels extensively, or engages in unusual activities, usually without telling anyone where he is going or what he is doing.
Collie has been to visit 10 different workers in your community and found out their roles and responsibilities. Can you discover which workers they were? You will need to research a number of helpers in your community and then try to work out which helpers Collie has visited
As part of Collie’s Helpers students need to complete research grids answering the following questions about each helper

• What does this worker do?
• Describe what this worker wears.
• What equipment does this worker use?
• What skills does this worker need?
• Is this worker paid or a volunteer?
• Does this worker work inside or outside?
• Where is this worker found?
  Home, School, Community

This video conference will help you with your task!
You will meet 2 NSW police officers who will tell you all about their roles in the community and answer your questions.

Please note, only the first 10 schools to register for the question & answer section will be able to participate. Schools registering after the initial 10, will be able to stay and watch for the q&a session.

Click here to find out more about Collie's Helpers.

Click here for registration.

 from Connections






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Connected classroom update-NRL

NRL - eat well, play well, stay well

Premier's Sporting Challenge

registration due by THURS 17TH sept

Tuesday 23rd september

11.00-12.00

years 3-6 students

cost: free

In 2009, One Community launched a national health program aimed at reducing the incidences of childhood obesity, the program is called "Eat Well Play Well Stay Well".

This presentation will look at the key messages for children to have a happy, healthy active life by following the the steps of Eat Well, Play Well and Stay Well.

Mario Fenech will be the guest presenter with 2 current NRL Players to be named at a later date.

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Mario Fenech is a Rugby League legend, he played 287 First Grade Rugby League Games (for the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s and North Sydney Bears) and has represented NSW in the State of Origin and was an Australian Rugby League Representative. Mario is now well known as a regular presenter on 'The Footy Show'.

Mario is a passionate spokesperson and representative for the NRL's One Community and the Eat Well Play Well Stay Well Program

Click here for registration.

For more information on this excursion please contact

Jennifer Laird from Premier's Sporting Challenge.

from Connections

IWB links which reflect the format of the NSW K-6 curriculum from Yowie Bay

  Interactive Whiteboard Links

Direct links to web pages for use on your IWB, Smartboard or any  computer.

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Using your IWB



IWB and Maths 

 

IWB and English

Are you looking for an advanced interactive whiteboard course?

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September 14                          Location: North Coast

This is a 1 day (6 hour) course which includes:
Develop advanced skills and understanding in the use of the lesson creation software;
hands on experience to extend skills and knowledge using the IWB applications, hardware and lesson creation software;
and review of the applications to enhance school based teaching/learning activities with a focus on quality teaching.
Specifically designed for primary and secondary teachers who have experience using Interactive Whiteboards and lesson creation software.

Venue: Toormina DET Office, Cnr Lyons & Toormina Rds, Toormina 2452

Contact: Jessica Little PO Box 275, Grafton NSW
Jessica.Little@det.nsw.edu.au
66909505
As advertised on TaLe

Media Release Mullumbimby High School P&C Association

 This media release is from the Mullumbimby High School P&C Association

in the hope that it may provide some balance to the misrepresentation of our school 

in some of the state and national media.

 

Mullumbimby High School

P and C Association

Media Release

31^st August 2009

Statement by Mullumbimby High School P and C Association

Mark Collinson: President.

Mullumbimby High School P and C extends its condolences to the family and friends of Jai Morcom, who passed away over the weekend.

The incident is a great tragedy, and the P & C will endeavour to support the family and the broader community in whatever way we can.

On behalf of the P & C I would like to extend my condolences to Jai's family. The incident has touched the entire community.

The P & C also gives full support to the Principal of Mullumbimby High School, its leadership team, and the rest of the staff.

As President, I am confident in the way student welfare and discipline is managed at MHS.

As a parent, I would like to state, that media reports of of a culture of violence and bullying are not reflective of the actual school culture at Mullumbimby High School.

Friday’s incident is very rare, and is certainly not typical of the school culture.

We are all shocked, and extremely saddened by the events of Friday 28^th August. It is important that we stick together as a broader community and support our school and its leadership as well as its staff and students.

 Mark Collinson

President

Mullumbimby P and C

On ABC News Radio Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009

The President of the Mullinbimby High School's P&C says there's no culture of violence at the school after the death of a teenager...

Why let students play games?

Not sure of the place of games in the education process? Read this report:

Computer games, schools, and young people: A report for educators on using games for learning  

For further reading go to Future Labs-Games and Learning

Other games: Interactive Whiteboard Games from PBS 

# Language Arts

# Arts

# Math 

# Social Science

  Primary Games Arena claims it "is the largest resource of Primary School games in the universe." See what you think!

 The games are organised into three main sections:

 By Stage:  Stage 2 Science Games  supporting curriculum topics

 By year:  Year 5 Games

 By subject: English

Smart Notebook 10 Video Tutorial Library

Smart Notebook 10 Video Tutorial Library: Guest Access = no cost

Image by Wesley Fryer via Flickr

 

Provides videos on 15 different activities including:

* Adding an Information Help Button

* Creating and Applying Themes

* Handwriting Recognition

* Setting Default Font

* Using the Screen Capture Tool









Love to hear from you

Looking for an Advanced Interactive Whiteboard Course?

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Date: 14 Sep 2009  

Location: North Coast

Specifically designed for primary and secondary teachers who have experience using Interactive Whiteboards and lesson creation software.

This is a 1 day (6 hour) course which includes: 

Develop advanced skills and understanding in the use of the lesson creation software;

hands on experience to extend skills and knowledge using the IWB applications, hardware and lesson creation software; 

and review of the applications to enhance school based teaching/learning activities with a focus on quality teaching.

Venue: Toormina DET Office, Cnr Lyons & Toormina Rds Toormina 2452

Contact:Jessica Little PO Box 275, Grafton NSW Jessica.Little@det.nsw.edu.au 66909505

As advertised on TaLe

New links for Workers in Our Community

 

Workers in our community.

links.

For a laugh........I think,..... or maybe not!!

Welcome to the New Automated Teacher Mental Health Line

 

 

If you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly.

If you are codependent, please ask someone to press 2.

If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6.

If your are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so we can trace the call.

If your schizophrenic, listen carefully and a little voice will tell you what number to press.

If you are depressed it doesn't matter which number you press. No one will answer.

 Anonymous

DID YOU KNOW?....Globalisation and the Information Age

Newly Revised Edition Created by Karl Fisch, and modified by Scott McLeod; Globalization & The Information Age.

Love to hear what you think

Students and Learning

View a short video summarising some of the most important characteristics of students today - how they learn, what they need to learn, their goals, hopes, dreams, what their lives will be like, and what... 

Is this more like what we should be seeing in Education today?
 
Love to hear your ideas

 Your gateway to tuition-free education.

" The University does not charge students to take classes. Readings and other study materials will be available online free of charge.."

"Harnessing new technologies to deliver low cost education to people around the world is a daring venture". Professor Jack M. Balkin

 Watch:   ABC News on the tuition free University.

Web 2.0 Guru and education

 Read all about EDUCATION to the 5th POWER

"Enhance educational experiences!

Enrich curriculum and instructional practices!
Engage "ALL" learners!
Empower every child with critical 21st Century Skills!
Envision and build highly advanced quality schools that better prepare our children for future success."  Web2.0Guru

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Help your kids learn their tables musically!! Audio downloads available

	Multiplication Rock Price: Audio CD ($10.39) With a variety of rock music styles, this updated learning presentation catches attention and provides a professional sound never before heard on math recordings.	As they rock out to these multiplication tunes, learners develop quick, accurate recall for multiplication facts through 12.
		Multiplication Rap Price: Audio CD ($10.39) Featuring today's "dance rap" style that kids love, this program contains tables through 12, and each group of facts has its own unique rap song.

 Positive lyrics, super-cool rap music, and high-energy action make these multiplication rap songs irresistible. Multiplication facts through twelve are easy to learn and remember with these fun rap songs—a different one for each set of rap facts.

Your invitation to join Design the Future online conference.

Come join us and help design the future

Join the folks at Your School Library for their third international online event. The theme is Designing the Future and will be live from October 18 through November 8.

The theme covers design of schools, design of school libraries, design of learning and 2020 scenarios. If you are interested in where schools are headed and what issues are framing education in the C21 then don't miss this important opportunity.
  

Join colleagues from all corners of the globe as they discuss these important topics.

For more information and announcements as they happen visit www.yourschoollibrary.org

"These online conferences are great....It's asynchronous so you don't have to be online at a particular time and it overcomes international time differences."  Braxton, Barbara.