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60 tech tips in 60 minutes

www.schrockguide.net/60-tech-tips-in-60-minutes.html
Created by education technology expert Kathy Schrock, this extensive website offers a range of clearly written tips for getting the most from computers, software, iPads and digital photography.
SCIS no: 1547665

AIS

www.ausport.gov.au/ais
The official Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) website disseminates a variety of material relating to various sports, sport-related news, research and information on how to support sport. Currently, the upcoming London Olympics is a major focus of the site.
SCIS no: 1255127

ClassMarker

www.classmarker.com/
An award-winning website, ClassMarker allows educators to devise online tests and quizzes which are marked instantly. Although this is a commercial website, educators are able to use an abbreviated free component for up to 100 tests per month.
SCIS no: 1436115

CSIROpedia

http://csiropedia.csiro.au
Since its inception, Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has made many significant contributions to science, from polymer banknotes to wireless LANs. This website provides details of these achievements as well as background information on the men and women who helped instigate them.
SCIS no: 1547675

Energy savers

www.originenergy.com.au/energysavers/
Origin Energy has developed this resource in order to encourage students to understand the concept of energy and ways in which to be energy efficient. The site has links for teachers to online resources and details regarding the availability of printed resource packs.
SCIS no: 1547690

Funbrain

www.funbrain.com/
This engaging website features over one hundred educational games that can be used to enhance literacy and mathematical skills. Created by Pearson Education, the free site also features comics and online books (including the perennial favourites Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Amelia Writes Again).
SCIS no: 1074572

Greatest engineering achievements of the Twentieth Century

www.greatachievements.org/
Students interested in engineering, physics and technology will be engrossed with the feats of twentieth century engineering highlighted on this site. Features include diagrams, photographs, interviews with engineers and a timeline.
SCIS no: 1036123

Learning through ICT resources

www.in2edu.com/index.php
Developed by an ICT teacher in New Zealand, this website offers a detailed information literacy program – essential for the effective use of ICT. A diverse collection of online resources to support teachers complements the program.
SCIS no: 1547719

MoneySmart teaching

http://teaching.moneysmart.gov.au/
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission have produced this resource to provide students with the knowledge to make astute financial decisions throughout their lives. Resources are grouped for primary teachers, secondary teachers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, gifted and talented student and parents.
SCIS no: 1547842

Online Survey Software

http://polldaddy.com/
Polldaddy is a digital tool that teachers can use to create surveys, online quizzes and polls. The results are tallied to enable instant quantitative feedback. A basic service is provided free, while more comprehensive or more frequent usage attracts a subscription fee.
SCIS no: 1547848

Out on a limb – A guide to getting along

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/conflict/index.html
Emanating from the University of Illinois, this engaging website encourages students to undertake various open-ended animated scenarios relating to feelings, behaviour, and other points of view. Advice on how to handle these experiences is also provided.
SCIS no: 1277738

PicLits

www.piclits.com/compose_dragdrop.aspx
Promoted as a creative writing resource, PicLits essentially contains colourful images and a crisp, clear layout matched to selected keywords. Students will be inspired to match the provided words with the appropriate image to ‘capture the essence, story and meaning of the pictures’.
SCIS no: 1547865

Scan

http://scan.nsw.edu.au/
Published by the NSW Department of Education and Communities, ‘Scan is a leading refereed journal that focuses on the interaction between information in a digital age and effective student learning’.
In mid-2012, Scan will change from a print-based publication to an interactive online journal. Subscription details and further information is available on the website.
SCIS no: 1547886

Zite: A personalised magazine for iPads and iPhone

http://zite.com/
Currently available for Apple iPads and iPhones, Zite allows readers to create individualised, online magazine tailored to their own interests. As these interests are refined, Zite hones in on content applicable to the user and suggests additional material.
SCIS no: 1547904

Nigel Paull
Teacher librarian
South Grafton Primary School
New South Wales

The internet sites selected in Website reviews are often of a professional nature and should be initially viewed by teachers and library staff to determine suitability for students. The links, content and address of these sites are subject to change.