en1996-2004 by Commonwealth of Australia. 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/recent.rssEducation Network Australiahttp://www.edna.edu.auhttp://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gifhttp://www.kineoopensource.com/downloads/kos_reports/Virtual_Classrooms_Overview_v1.0.pdfThis paper looks at open source and commercial virtual classroom options. It presents information on why educators should consider using virtual classrooms, how to make the most of them, how to select a virtual classroom, top ten open source and top ten commercial virtual classrooms.http://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/media_releases/2009/60_09.htmlThe 2009 Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Report shows little progress has been made in closing the gap for Indigenous people but provides the strongest argument yet for the need for a new way of working with Indigenous people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma has said. National planning that involves Indigenous people, their representative bodies and peak organisations is the only way forward in truly overcoming Indigenous disadvantage. Australian Human Rights Commission, 2 July 2009.http://jolt.merlot.org/vol5no2/berge_0609.htmOne of the current trends in distance education is the use of multi-user virtual environments (MUVE) as a training platform. MUVEs are being used for both formal and informal online learning. Second Life is a popular MUVEs being used for education today. Teaching and learning in Second Life requires a paradigm shift by educators, researchers, and learners who must adapt to a new environment of teaching and learning. Although things are done differently, many traditional learning theories can apply to Second Life. Examples of Albert Bandura’s social learning theory in Second Life are explored in this paper.http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/marketing/photobank/This gallery provides community groups with a growing library of photos that are available free for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license. Browse categories of photos including: animal welfare, arts and culture, children and family, communication, community services, disability, economic development, education, employment and training, emergency and safety, environment, conservation and heritage, faith and spirituality, health and wellbeing, Indigenous, international, multicultural, notable community people, older people, rural and regional development, science and technology, sport and recreation, women, youth.http://jolt.merlot.org/vol3no4/hilbelink.htmThis article presents the analysis of two online, synchronous learning solutions (Elluminate Live and Breeze), focusing on their abilities to meet both technical and pedagogical needs in higher education. To make a solid comparison, the systems were examined in online classrooms with instructors, guest speakers, and students. Pros and cons relative to usability, instructional needs, technical aspects, and compatibility are outlined for both systems.http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,25723373-15306,00.html?referrer=email&source=AIT_email_nlThe federal government will spend 7 million dollars on providing public Internet access facilities in remote indigenous communities over the next four years, as part of the Closing the Gap initiatives announced by the Council of Australian Governments in Darwin. COAG will provide and maintain public Internet facilities in communities where there is limited or no such access. It said the service would give people access to important means of communication and information to fully participate in society. Australian IT, 2 July 2009http://www.pc.gov.au/gsp/reports/indigenous/keyindicators2009Commissioned by the Council of Australian Governments, the objective of this regular report is to inform Australian governments about whether policy programs and interventions are achieving postive outcomes for Indigenous people. The report includes sections on COAG targets, early child development, education and training, healthy lives, economic participation, home environment, safe and supportive communities, governance and leadership, outcomes for Torres Strait Islander people, and measuring multiple disadvantage.https://acsp.utbm.fr/kare2009/index.htmThis event aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Knowledge, Ontology and Sermantic Web Services Engineering.http://infoz.ffzg.hr/INFuture/The event is the second in a series of INFuture conferences focusing on creation, sharing and reuse of digital resources. The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for discussing both theoretical and practical issues.http://www.reaie.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=179The internationally acclaimed Hundred Languages of Children Exhibition is a beautiful and intriguing display of children's theories illustrated through photographs, words, paintings, drawings and sculptures. It is a visual testament to children's potential as scientists, inventors, authors and artists and an opportunity to learn about the extraordinary research conducted by teachers and children in Reggio Emilia. REAIE is pleased to be able to offer several professional learning opportunities in conjunction with the exhibition, including sessions with Tiziana Filippini, pedagogista in the Municipal Infant-Toddler and Preschools of Reggio Emilia and Jan Millikan, the former Pedagogical Director of REAIE. Participants can visit and make reference to the exhibition.