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Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document in whole or in part, provided it is done for educational and non-commercial purposes only and that this entire copyright notice remains attached.askedna@edna.edu.auhttp://api.edna.edu.au/browse.rssTop Level / Headlines / School Education Headlineshttp://www.edna.edu.auhttp://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gifhttp://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showstoryts.cfm?Articleid=5898An emerging concept known as "intelligent searching," will enable teachers and students to more effectively navigate the vast amount of information on the internet.7005412005-10-05http://www.dest.gov.au/Ministers/Media/Nelson/2005/08/n1189310805.aspThe two day summit: 'Whoever You Are, Wherever You Are – You Can Read Aloud' will hear expert keynote speakers, and participate in workshops relating to reading aloud and literacy.6500822005-09-02T00:00:43Zhttp://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/flx/go/home/news/cache/bypass?sector=latest&id=1488Funding opportunities are now available for training organisations that have an innovative idea on how technology can be incorporated into vocational and technical education (VTE) for learners with disabilities.7039252006-03-16T04:01:24Zhttp://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100119_142420.aspx390 schools in Queensland are to benefit from $458 million in Smarter Schools National Partnership funding. Minister for Education, 19 January 2010.7306452010-01-19T04:13:12Zhttp://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100122_075320.aspxThe Australian Government is encouraging Australian families to keep their receipts from education related expenses so they can take advantage of the Education Tax Refund. Figures from the Australian Taxation Office have revealed that only half of all eligible Australian families have lodged a claim, leaving more than $500 million in unclaimed benefits. DEEWR, 22 January 2010.7306942010-01-21T22:52:58Zhttp://www.educationau.edu.au/ICT_seminar/21stCenturyTools.htmleducation.au limited is pleased to announce 'Delivering 21st Century tools, learning and skills', the first of two national seminars for education leaders involved in technology and learning through the use of the Internet. Presented in collaboration with the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association, the Computers in Education Group of South Australia, LearnScope SA and the Australian Flexible Learning Framework SA Framework Unit, TAFE SA and the SA Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS), the event offers exposure to contemporary thinking on the use of digital games in education and training and trends in e-learning, plus an opportunity to network with peers and practitioners from around Australia. The keynote speaker is Marc Prensky, founder of Games2train and considered one of the world?s leading experts on the connection between games and learning. The seminar will be held on 3 March 2006 at the Stamford Grand Adelaide. Online registration is now open at htt...7027392006-01-11T03:53:35Zhttp://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/programmes_funding/general_funding/capital_grants/iios/state_schools.htm#2006_applicationsGrants for State schools under the Investing in Our Schools Programme (IOSP) are specifically targeted at smaller projects identified by school communities. In 2006 there will only be one round of applications per State or Territory. School communities will be able to apply in that round for projects of any size up to the $150,000 limit. The 2006 opening and closing dates for each State and Territory are listed on the DEST website.7036312006-02-28T21:46:59Zhttp://www.scienceweek.info.au/The Australian Government has allocated an additional $100,000 to the Science Week grants for 2006, providing a total of $500,000 in funding.7041642006-03-29T14:30:00Zhttp://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100129_112309.aspxThe overwhelming interest of parents and the Australian community in the new My School website has been welcomed. Minister for Education, 29 January 2010.7307952010-01-29T01:51:14Zhttp://www.acec2006.info/acec2006default.asp?orgid=1&suborgid=3The 2006 Australian Computers in Education Conference, will be held in Cairns October 2nd - 4th. Early bird registration rates have been extended until Friday 28th July 2006, due to a last minute surge of registrations and state school holidays. Register soon as pre conference workshops and field trips are filling fast.7056882006-06-25T14:30:00Zhttp://www.ausport.gov.au/aasc/Kieren Perkins has joined forces to encourage Australian children to get active. Active after-school communities is an after school hours sports program that aims to improve the health and well being of Australia's primary school aged children through structured physical activity. It will be delivered nationally to Australian primary schools and Childcare Benefit approved Out of School Hour Care Services.7082152006-09-25T23:49:33Zhttp://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/Details.cfm?ProdID=405As an advocate for the rights of children, Early Childhood Australia supports and endorses the recently introduced government campaign aimed at combating childhood obesity. A publication aimed at encouraging active play and the love of movement is available.7032972006-02-08T03:43:26Zhttp://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showstoryts.cfm?Articleid=6533Some schools in America are using advertising to support their schools websites causing much debate.7074062006-08-29T14:30:00Zhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8478287.stmChildren who write with both hands are more likely to struggle in school and have hyperactivity disorder symptoms, UK research suggests. BBC News, 25 January 2010.7307332010-01-26T22:40:39Zhttp://tinyurl.com/qwa9r20 Californian students are being investigated over graphic threats against a classmate on a popular web site blog.7037072006-03-06T04:05:11Zhttp://www.acer.edu.au/documents/LSAY_lsay46.pdfOften at this time of year, newspapers report on disappointed year 12 students who have missed out on a place in universities. A study released by ACER included 8000 students evaluates those who were unsuccessful.7030132006-01-25T03:06:54Zhttp://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?id=16866&issueID=10696For many young people, video games and related technologies are serving as an initial gateway into tech-savvy identities and skills. This article has been adapted by James Paul Gee's keynote address in August 2006.7110762007-02-07T23:33:54Zhttp://news.com.com/As+teens+embrace+blogs%2C+schools+sound+an+alarm/2100-1025_3-5952141.html?tag=sas.emailTeenagers are among the most avid users of online journals, but recent events in America have caused schools and parents to reconsider there value.7016922005-11-17T01:58:14Zhttp://www.curriculum.edu.au/scis/partnerships/elr.htmThe Educational Lending Right (ELR) school library survey undertaken by the SCIS Unit at Curriculum Corporation on behalf of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA), is now due to be returned.7015062005-11-21T13:30:00Zhttp://www.acma.gov.au/ACMAINTER.131174:STANDARD:373964022:pc=PC_100546The Australian Communications and Media Authority is encouraging consumers to double check that their internet service provider is offering information on how to keep families safe online. A recent audit of the twenty-four largest Australian internet service providers by ACMA has found a high degree of compliance with consumer protection obligations under the industry's content codes of practice.7048582006-05-10T14:30:00Z