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Save time and effort with Scootle learning paths
By Daniel Hughes
Issue 95, Term 4 2015
Scootle plays host to more than 20,000 digital learning resources, all of which target Australian teachers and students, and many of which are aligned to the Australian Curriculum. The good news is that you can save your favourites and organise sequences of resources into learning paths. Learning
Filters in Scootle
By Daniel Hughes
Issue 96, Term 1 2016
In the last edition of Connections , we investigated learning paths and how they work. At the end of the article I promised to explore collaborative activities and filters in this edition; however, as Scootle’s collaborative activities will soon be revamped, this article will instead focus on S
Scootle Community
By Daniel Hughes
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
e refined to five entries in which teacher librarians share their experiences and resources. Alternatively, you can filter by 'Scootle' and find five digital resources relevant to your work. If you are looking for resources for your teacher colleagues, the Scootle Community search scans thousands o
Get the best out of ABC Splash
By Leanne Robertson
Issue 93, Term 2 2015
Funded by the Australian Government, ABC Splash is a partnership between Education Services Australia and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that provides over 3000 free resources to Australian schools and homes. With every resource mapped to the Australian Curriculum there is something fo
Libraries, languages and free resources
By Jill Wilson
Issue 98, Term 3 2016
How does your library support the languages taught in your school? How are their culture/s represented in your collection? Find out more about the Language Learning Space — a free online resource with ample materials for learning Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian, as well as some generic material
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 98, Term 3 2016
The boat www.sbs.com.au/programs/go-back-to-where-you-came-from/learn/boat This website links the award-winning interactive graphic novel The Boat with classroom activities and background information. Based on the poignant story from Nam Le, this multimedia adaptation offers insight into the
What's so special about Special Order Files?
By Julie Styles, Nicole Richardson
Issue 97, Term 2 2016
oad bulk records from the Special Order Files page. The Special Order Files page enables you to obtain quick access to batches of records for new digital resources, including websites, apps, e-books, and content from a number of different providers. After you log in to SCISWeb, the Special O
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 97, Term 2 2016
Amazing world atlas itunes.apple.com/au/app/amazing-world-atlas-by-lonely/id916745147?mt=8 Intended for primary students, this interactive mapping app from Lonely Planet features quizzes and games relating to continents, countries, capitals, and flags. The app can be used on its own, or as a
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 95, Term 4 2015
52 of the best apps for your classroom in 2015 list.ly/~1u3fy Teachers introducing tablets and associated apps into their classrooms will find a range of valuable apps to explore here. Both iOS and Android apps are represented, but remember to link to the app store for your own country. SCIS
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 96, Term 1 2016
25 awesome apps for teachers, recommended by teachers blog.ed.ted.com/2015/09/19/25-awesome-apps-for-teachers-recommended-by-teachers Educators who are familiar with the inspired ideas presented by TED will be delighted with the content of this TED-Ed blog, which showcases 25 pertinent apps r
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
51 of the most beautiful sentences in literature www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferschaffer/i-am-i-am-i-am#.raenZyXYA From Ernest Hemingway to Leo Tolstoy, BuzzFeed has selected 51 of the most beautiful sentences in literature, according to their community. This offers an inspirational teaching tool f
Learning online: MOOCs for library staff
By Martin Gray
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
With teachers being required to take on regular professional development, but often being both time and funding poor, many educators are turning to the phenomenon of the Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC. A MOOC is a form of distance education which can be studied at a student's own pace and i
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
Curious George www.curiousgeorge.com Young fans of this popular and successful book character will be delighted to discover an intriguing website filled with games, stories, puzzles, videos, and creative activities. Resource links are available for early learning teachers and parents. SCIS no
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 91, Term 4 2014
centenary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli, teachers will find particulars of exhibitions, school programs, teacher and student subject matter, and digital resources on this comprehensive website. SCIS no. 1678653 The Woodlands Hub www.thewoodlandshub.blogspot.com.au Woodlands Primary Scho
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 93, Term 2 2015
3D printing – Kathy Schrock’s guide to everything www.schrockguide.net/3d-printing.html The impact of 3D printers on industry, and therefore education, is going to be immense. Schrock succinctly explains the basics of 3D printers and their application in the classroom. She also includes a var
Explore AustLit; explore our storytelling heritage
By Dr Catriona Mills
Issue 92, Term 1 2015
AustLit are available in full text, but we do have a rich and growing collection of full-text digitised works. For example, our Children's Literature Digital Resources is a full-text digital repository of rare and popular Australian children's literature from 1830 to 1945. Links to online publica
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 92, Term 1 2015
100 voorwerpen www.tweedewereldoorlog.nl/100voorwerpen/en Using 100 unique objects from 25 museums in the Netherlands this website offers a unique perspective of the Second World War. The artefacts were chosen to evoke emotions, stimulate memories, and to emphasise a personal viewpoint in reg
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 99, Term 4 2016
Australia and the Vietnam War vietnam-war.commemoration.gov.au Developed by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES), this website offers a comprehensive range of information and resources related to Australia’s role in the Vietnam War. Aspects of the conflict cov
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 100, Term 1 2017
100 and not out The 100th issue of Connections is a milestone for SCIS, its parent company Education Services Australia, and teacher librarians. My involvement with Connections dates back to 1997 when Lance Deveson, the SCIS manager at the time, asked me to be the editor. I had been involved
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
Apple Education — special education www.apple.com/au/education/special-education Apple has produced a comprehensive guide to using iPads, iPhones, iPods, and Macs for teachers to enhance the learning opportunities for special education students. The features of both hardware and software are