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Programs such as Delicious (http://www.delicious.com/) provide opportunities for users to store and keep favourite and important web URLs (an abbreviation of Uniform Resource Locator). Delicious uses a non-hierarchical classification system in which users can tag each of their bookmarks with freely chosen index terms. A combined view of everyone's bookmarks with a given tag is available; for instance, the URL "http://delicious.com/tag/maths" displays all of the most recent links tagged "maths". Its collective nature makes it possible to view bookmarks added by other users. Delicious has a "hotlist" on its home page and "popular" and "recent" pages, which help to make the website a barometer of Internet trends. Users can access it on any internet connected PC or Notebook so that users can reference their own links, and that of thousands of others who have stored and tagged similar content. It is a free service and is protected by password access. Design Principles Employed in this Document 1. To make it easier and faster to locate sites, especially when working with students for greater autonomy and independence, I have chosen to record URLs in an MS Word Document, with the data arranged in a table format. 2. The document can then be stored on school servers or classroom computers or saved to external hard or USB thumb drives for quick and easy access at school or at home. No need to remember a specific web address! 3. The MS Word file format can also be converted to a PDF, or to Large Print, or it can be converted into MP3 format (using free TTS and text-to-audio software such as Balabolka (http://balabolka.download.hdttp.com/) or Wordtalk (see below). Reversioning into alternate formats, as well as to hard copy, caters to different learning/access needs. 4. Each web site has a thumbnail representation to CRTL-Left click on (i.e. hyperlinked to the corresponding web home page or relevant start page of a site). This provides a visual cue for students who are very young and also caters to non-readers, the print handicapped or those with dyslexia or other learning difficulties or people who are visual learners. 5. To navigate to the site required, simply CTRL-Left click onto the graphic representation of the site in the left hand column. 6. The sites are grouped according to KLA (Key Learning Areas) and a brief description and blurb is provided so that teachers, support staff, parents and students can quickly identify sites that might cater to their needs more quickly before randomly navigating to them. It saves efforts to try to type the correct URL, some of which are quite challenging. 7. To assist students who require Text-to-Speech technology so that they can listen to the text being voiced as they read, download and install a free copy of Wordtalk V4.2 (http://www.wordtalk.org.uk/Home/). It will appear as an add-in in MS Word 2007/2010 or as a new toolbar in MS Word 2003. 8. Another handy free program is Orato (http://www.fxc.btinternet.co.uk/oratosetup.exe). It will voice any text that is copied to the clipboard (i.e. the user highlights or selects text in any application, website or CD and then presses Ctrl-C keys). 9. Sections are separated with corresponding page numbers and the headings are coloured for easier referencing. 10. Categories are all listed for easy location and navigation throughout the document. To navigate quickly to a page, press Ctrl-G and type in the desired page number and then press Enter or click on the Go To button.
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Music - Updated Problem Solving - Updated Teaching Resources for Educators - Updated Disability Related Resources - Updated Freeware & Open Source Web Browsers Geography and History Art & Design - Updated iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Resources - Updated Typing and Keyboarding - New Blogging and Online Communities - New
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Some advice to parents and educators about using online resources: Websites content sometimes changes in design, appearance and location and even functionality over time. Some sites update daily (e.g. news services) whilst others may look slightly or completely different over time. The URL (or web address) or web links can sometimes change, be redirected or fail (as there may be some short or long term maintenance on the site). Some sites are closed, shut down or taken over by other companies or individuals and redirection notices posted. Add favourite or useful sites to the Bookmarks or Favourites in logical sections/folders on a school or home computer Use online sites such as http://www.diigo.com/, http://www.delicious.com/ and http://livebinders.com/ to store web links (with annotations and tags) so that they can be located and referenced on any computer/location that has internet access If you discover sites that are appropriate and meet your needs, use a text highlight colour and paint or highlight the section(s) in this document for easy referral for yourself, students or other colleagues. Yellow highlights mean that they are newly added. Be aware that some sites download large amounts of data (especially video, music and rich multimedia content) so be sure not to over extend your internet usage allowance, particularly at home. Some programs require certain privileges to download and/or to install them. If in doubt, ask for IT support or advice. Some programs are very large in size so be sure to check available disk space or download usage/time so that the file can be safely and securely acquired. In addition:
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Description and Suitability http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx : This is a very clear and uncluttered web site. The word definitions appear quickly and in a large clear font. All dictionary words and definitions are sourced from Encarta World English Dictionary and 2009 Microsoft Corporation. The site content was developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Suitable for: Lower and upper primary and junior secondary students. http://dictionary.reference.com/ : Provides meaning and definitions for millions of words. It also has a Flash Card game across word puzzles and links to other sites for thesaurus and word game activities. A free app for iPhones, iPads, Androids and other mobile devices is freely downloadable for portable access to this very flexible dictionary. Suitable for: Upper primary, secondary and tertiary students. http://dictionary.babylon.com/ : Babylon online dictionary provides meanings for words in numerous categories. More than 1400 dictionaries and 75 languages are available. Users can search myriads of terms, expressions and phrases and it covers a wide range of fields such as Law, Science, Medicine, Music, Business and many more. Suitable for: Upper primary, secondary and tertiary students. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ : An extremely comprehensive and powerful online resource. It is busy and quite cluttered in design but it offers a great deal of flexibility with many options. It provides some online activities such as a Spelling Bee, Hangman game and word of the day. Multiple language support caters to LOTE students and those who wish to work in languages other than English. Note: A free toolbar add-in is available for Mozilla Firefox browsers and has a great deal to offer more capable students. Suitable for: Upper primary, secondary and tertiary students. http://www.dicts.info/ : Dicts.info is an extensive free Dictionary Project. It represents an extremely comprehensive resource site that lists every conceivable resource to do with meanings, derivations and contexts of words as well as free downloadable dictionaries, portable apps and other related resources. Suitable for: Upper primary, secondary and tertiary students. http://www.lingoes.net/ : Lingoes is an easy and intuitive dictionary and text translation software, It offers lookup dictionaries, full text translation, capture word on screen, translate selected text and pronunciation of words in over 80 languages. These languages are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Thai and more... Suitable: Upper Primary and Secondary through Tertiary and ESL students
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Suitable for: Years 2 Year 12 http://www.inklesstales.com/stories/index.shtml Inkless Tales. Collections of stories, poems and colouring-in activities, as well as a download section and games. Downloads are available as PDF files. The DOLCH collection is wonderful. Suitable for: K-Year 2 http://literactive.com/Home/index.asp: This site offers a number of different resources all to do with reading. There are eBooks, ePoetry, learning activities and blackline masters, with a very useful download section. Literactive was devised and developed by a professional team of educators and technical developers. The program is designed to help early learners develop their reading and comprehension skills through a carefully balanced and progressive reading program. There are a good range of Flash formatted activities to download and use, once users are registered (this is all free). Suitable for: K-Year 8
http://reading.ecb.org/ : Into the Book is a reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers. They focus on eight research-based strategies: Using Prior Knowledge, Making Connections, Questioning, Visualizing, Inferring, Summarizing, Evaluating and Synthesizing. Online interactive activities, with engaging 15-minute video programs. Behind the Lesson provides information and teaching resources for each strategy. Suitable for: Years P- 4
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http://www.jacketflap.com/?utm_source=Read+Print+Newsletter&utm_campaign=23d81f0af9Online_Resources1_5_2011&utm_medium=email JacketFlap - This is another site targeted at younger students. It is a very comprehensive site for Children's Literature. They have a database of over 900,000 children's books, blogs, publishers as well as member bookshelves. JacketFlap connects students to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for Children and Young Adults. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the children's / young adult book industry. Suitable for: Primary and Secondary NEW http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/?utm_source=Read+Print+Newsletter&utm_campaign=23d81f0af9 Online_Resources1_5_2011&utm_medium=email SparkNotes - One of the handy resources that students can use is SparkNotes, which is a modern version of the old Cliff's Notes, with many new features. So, if you are a student or know any who need homework help for English or Literature classes, be sure to check this site out. Suitable for: Secondary and Tertiary students and adults NEW http://www.flashlightworthybooks.com/?utm_source=Read+Print+Newsletter&utm_campaign=23d81f0af9Online_Resources1_5_2011&utm_medium=email Flashlight Worth Books - A curated list of book recommendations. The site currently features 427 lists of books ranging from "Tween Romances to Love" to "10 Great Books for Mother-Daughter Book Clubs" to "Malcolm Gladwell's Favourite Books" helpfully categorized into areas like Award Winners, Health & Medicine, and Sea Stories. Suitable for: Secondary and Tertiary students and adults NEW
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http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-and-games Learn English online with the help of this free website from the British Council with games, stories, listening activities and grammar exercises. Students can search for their favourites, or have a look at the site map to find out where everything is. Students will find many new listening activities and video content in Listen & Watch. They also have a new Grammar section and new IELTS exam practice materials. There are new sections about the upcoming Olympic Games in Britain as well. Suitable for: Primary and Secondary students NEW
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Mathematics
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Suitable for: Upper primary to secondary and ideal for extension work. http://illuminations.nctm.org : Early years to VCE maths resources featuring 106 online activities as well as 600 lessons for maths educators ranging from K-Year 12. There are web links to hundreds of exemplary online resources. Suitable for: K through to Year 12 www.mathforum.org/alejandre : A series of NCTM lessons and examples for secondary aged students. The site is dated but the maths principles are still useful and pertinent. Covers a range of topics for secondary maths. Topics covered include: measure, number and operations, algebra, data analysis and probability, geometry and links to other related maths resources. Suitable for: Years 6-12 www.shodor.org/interactive : This site caters to middle year students and offers maths and science lesson plans, activities, tools, a dictionary and a useful teachers forum. Suitable for: Middle Years students http://mathworld.wolfram.com: MathWorld is the web's most extensive mathematical resource, provided as a free service to the world's mathematics and internet communities as part of a commitment to education and educational outreach by Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica. Since its contents first appeared online in 1995, MathWorld has emerged as a nexus of mathematical information in both the mathematics and educational communities. Its entries are extensively referenced in journals and books spanning all educational levels, including those read by researchers, elementary school students and teachers, engineers, and hobbyists. Suitable: Secondary to Tertiary www.conceptuamath.com: Conceptua Fractions helps math teachers and students work together to master fractions. By combining interactive tools with scaffolded activities, students use visual models to build conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Suitable for: Years 3 - 8 www.subtangent.com/maths/index.php: This site offers quite a number of different activities, games and resources. It has teacher resources and links and maths investigations. The graphics are a bit dated as the site was created about 4 years ago in 2007. Suitable for: Years 1 - Year 3
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Suitable for: Primary and junior secondary students. http://bodybrowser.googlelabs.com/ Google Body The detail would satisfy any senior student studying human anatomy. It peels back the layers of the body to help visualise muscle structure, organs, nervous system and skeleton. Fly-throughs, zoom in/out/3D rotation are all provided. It is a great educational tool and caters to primary levels as well as to more senior students and will generate interest, fascination and excitement. Note: GOOGLE Chrome browser will be required as it uses Web GL technology. Suitable for: Primary and junior secondary students. http://www.educationusingpowerpoint.org.uk/ : This site aims to make high quality PowerPoint slideshows, presentations and other resources available for the teaching of Physics, Chemistry and Biology according to the new GCSE courses. It also contains animations and other resources. All of these resources can be used on interactive whiteboards. Suitable for: Secondary students. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml: BBC Science Clips. These flash movies cater to younger students. There are numerous links for appropriate science topics for children aged 5-6 and up to 10-11 years old. Topics such as growing plants, light and dark, pushes and pulls and sight and hearing are provided. Suitable for: Year 1- Year 6 and students with different learning needs.
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http://www.iboard.co.uk/curriculum.htm#science-year1sci_yearyear1 Another wonderful section in the TES iBoard site for science, accommodating Year 1 and Year 2 students with topics including All About Ourselves, Animals, Health and Growth, Variation, Forces and Movement as well as Electricity. Simply to use and navigate and ideal for students with ID. Suitable for: Years 1 and 2 http://www.copacabanap.schools.nsw.edu.au/Get_Smart_Pages/Get_Smart_Science1.htm Get Smart - Science Stage 1 : These pages contain a collection of links to suitable activities to support and enhance classroom teaching and learning. They are kindly provided by teachers and authors who freely share their classroom practice, ideas and strategies from the school. Suitable for: Years 1 and 2 http://www.twofoods.com/ : Two foods is a site where you enter the name of one food and then compare it with another food (e.g. bread eggs). Then press Compare. It provides the calories, carbs, protein and fat content in each food. Suitable for: All ages
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Suitable for: Pre-Primary and to most particularly senior students who use a switch. http://www.setbc.org/curriculumset/default.aspx : CurriculumSET is a collection of resources that facilitate the sharing of customized technology-based content among educators working with students who use assistive technology. This searchable database enables educators to find, download, and customize activities, templates and public domain accessible books based on the ten areas of the curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Education. curriculumSET resources are created and updated by dedicated professionals working with students in British Columbia. Suitable for: Pre-Primary and to senior students and a useful site for all educators. http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/vtc-home/vtc-als-home/vtc-als-switch_users : A range of switch activities from this very comprehensive Welsh site in the UK. The activities are simple in design yet effective with some students. Ideal for cause and effect. Suitable for: Pre-Primary and to senior students and a useful site for all educators. http://www.bltt.org/switch/activities.htm : Better Living through technology site provides a useful selection of Switch Activities & Accessible Software. Also lists information about Switches and their use at http://www.bltt.org/switch/index.htm. Has a comprehensive overview of Assistive Technologies and represents a practical, easy to read about students with various disabilities, including dyslexia and LD strategies. Suitable for: Pre-Primary and to senior students and a useful site for all educators. http://www.mousetrial.com/ : For students with Autism - Fun animated online exercises to help kids with autism. It is also very suitable for other learners. MouseTrial is easy to use. If students click on the correct item when asked to, they get rewarded with a short, funny animation about the chosen object. If they click on the wrong item then MouseTrial flashes the correct image to give them a hint. It's easy to change the number of objects shown, and students can control which objects are available to make up the random array. Suitable for: Pre-Primary and to students who need practise with a mouse.
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Suitable for: P - Year 12 http://www1.teachertube.com/teachervision.php : TeacherVision content is organized by subject, grade and theme. Theme pages feature cross-curricular lessons for every area of focus, making it simple for teachers to create a study unit that is inclusive and varied. Printable books are compilations of the best materials within every topic studied in today's classrooms. The content is drawn from trusted educational associations and the world's best children's publishers, including the Council for Exceptional Children, Educators for Social Responsibility, Houghton Mifflin Company, the National Association for Music Education, Penguin Group, Simon & Schuster, Inc. Suitable for: P- Year 12 http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/1-0-0-0_good_practice/gp-free-web-resources/gp-freesen.htm : A list of useful educational programs is also available from this site. Some are mentioned elsewhere in this document but a few are especially useful at school and at home. All are free to download and install on MS Windows computers. Suitable for: P - Year 8 http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Games/Index.html : Over a hundred games to use with children of all abilities. It is part of the magnificent Woodlands school web resource at http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/. Suitable for: P - Year 8 www.tinsnips.org/index.html : Tinsnips is a special education resource that strives to share a variety of specialized teaching tools, techniques, worksheets, and activities with teachers of students who have autistic spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. Many of these activities may be appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten children. Suitable for: Pre-K and Early Years students www.usevisualstrategies.com/welcome.aspx : This site was designed for Speech Pathologists, educators, parents, therapists and others who work to support the learning of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning needs. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and many other students with behavior or communication challenges tend to be visual learners. They understand what they see more effectively than what they hear. Therefore, they benefit significantly from the use of Visual Strategies. Suitable for: P- Year 12 http://www.wordle.net/ - Wordle is a resource for generating word clouds from text. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. Users can tweak their clouds with different fonts, layouts, and colour schemes. The images that are created with Wordle can be used in many different and innovative ways. They can be printed out or saved to the Wordle gallery to share with other students, users and friends. Suitable for: Year 3 - Year 12
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http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ndco/what-is-a-disability.html - The University of Newcastle has an excellent reputation for promoting issues relating to empowering students (and people in general) with disabilities. It is well worth investigating the many aspects and links on this very comprehensive site. Also refer to: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ndco/useful-links.html for a list of links to relevant peak bodies. Suitable for: All ages most particularly University and higher learning http://www.aacandautism.com/ The Centre for AAC & Autism believes that every child has the desire and the ability to communicate despite physical and neurological challenges. By providing specialized clinical training to health care professionals, teachers, and parents... empowering clients and families with education, resources, and information... and supporting clinical research, our aim is to give all children the ability to speak their mind and heart and become engaged in their world. Suitable for: All ages most particularly students with ASD. http://www.yooralla.com.au/eci.php - Yooralla Early Intervention services. The first few years of life for a family with a child who has developmental delay or disability can be challenging. It is a time when parents and care-givers discover new strengths and abilities to make a lasting, positive impact on their family and child's lifelong development. Suitable for: Pre School and Kindergarten http://www.scopevic.org.au/index.php/site/resources#Disability_awareness SCOPE: Links to disability services and many different areas of need, catering predominantly to people with physical disabilities. Suitable for: All ages
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http://www.svrc.vic.edu.au/ATdistributors.shtml An excellent and very useful resource from the Statewide Vision Resource Centre in Victoria. Suppliers and sources of equipment and other resources for students with vision impairments are listed alphabetically. The necessary and relevant contact details and a brief description of products and services are included. Where available, suppliers and sites in Victoria, Australia are provided.
Suitable for: All ages and adults with vision loss/impairment/needs NEW http://www.lazeetek.com/html/links.html#Keyboards Listed in clearly defined categories are an extensive list of freeware and shareware programs along with a few of the more modestly priced ones. These programs are designed to make interacting with a computer easier. They include mice, keyboards, cursors, magnification and other navigation tools. The site creators do not support, recommend, or sponsor any of these products or sites as they are provided only as a courtesy. An extremely useful resource! Suitable for: All ages and abilities/disabilities NEW
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