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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.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.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://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://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.7048582006-05-10T14:30:00Zhttp://www.readerschallenge.com.au/The Australian Readers Challenge (ARC) begins 1 March 2006. So far 176 schools have registered to participate in ARC.7036342006-02-28T23:27:20Zhttp://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=834edna's Australian Schools Calendar 2009 is now available in Word format. The printed version of the Calendar will be mailed to Schools in January 2009.7243172008-11-20T13:30:00Zhttp://www.unisa.edu.au/researcher/issue/2006July/story3.aspThe importance of literacy development in the years before school has been well documented. Parents who encourage language learning by reading, singing and chanting rhymes can give their children a head start. Baby Bounce is a new program in which babies and parents engage through finger plays, body part songs and lullaby's etc.7064842006-08-01T01:26:54Zhttp://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryRSS.cfm?ArticleID=6307Concerned about the increasing number of online predators reportedly contacting children through the use of popular social networking sites such as MySpace.com, a American congressman has proposed federal legislation that seeks to restrict the use of social networking technologies by children in schools and libraries. Critics of the bill say it would would prohibit educators from exploring educational benefits of the technology, and they advocate instead for teaching students how to use these sites responsibly.7052062006-06-01T02:13:13Zhttp://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/local/states/florida/counties/broward_county/14004236.htmIn the USA a new bill seeks to help public school administrators curb one of the newest forms of bullying.7037262006-03-06T22:58:05Zhttp://msn-cnet.com.com/Blogging+101--Web+logs+go+to+school/2100-1032_3-5895779.html?part=msn-cnet&subj=ns_3-5895779&tag=netcalAs a middle-school teacher, Clarence Fisher is used to spending time grading papers and reviewing lesson plans. But this year he's got an additional task: updating student blogs. Fisher set up online personal journals for his students to encourage enthusiasm for computers and writing.7013192005-11-08T05:24:43Zhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4930996.stmGames are often derided by critics as mindless fun but new 'brain' games are turning the cliche on its head. This article discusses how games can be designed to give the brain a workout.7045832006-04-26T07:05:44Z