Resources

  • The link to the Australian Government Quality Teaching Project (DET) provides support for internet searches and authenticating web sites. See also ‘How to do research on the internet’.

  • Connecting learning in my primary classroom at NSW DET Curriculum Support has a range of resources for connecting learning for video conferencing and use with the interactive whiteboard.

  • Learn how to use a spreadsheet in a science class through this tutorial. (DET only)

  • TaLe also has links to Intel Skoool resources and SMART notebook resources that provide opportunities for interactive learning using ICT. (DET only)

  • Support for data handling is available in numeracy wraps such as Using Maths Tracks on TaLe. (DET only)

  • Connecting Learning in my primary classroom has interactive lessons under KLAs and stages, such as Variables for stage 3 investigating scientifically. (DET only)

  • SMART Exchange has electronic resources for the primary science classroom. (DET only)

  • Sites2See (Earthquakes) (Databases for Science) (Volcanoes) (Exploring the Human Body) (What is climate change?) ( Measurement for Primary)

  • FreeMind is a tool that is available free to support mind mapping. Alternatively Inspiration is a program used for mind mapping. A support tutorial can be found at the Australian Government Quality Teaching web site (DET only).

  • Professional Development: ICT Support Help Sheets and Tip Sheets

  • Intel- Free Teaching Tools and Resources

  • Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times (Chapter 6-Science)

  • Simple touch typing tutorial