Want a "Beaut Idea"!

Looking for a beaut' idea for your English class? Check out this great website produced by the Department of Education in Tasmania. I particularly like this section which offers a series of easy to use teaching and learning strategies with easy to follow instructions.

http://wwwfp.education.tas.gov.au/english/ideas.htm#beaut

Beaut indeed!

TKI - Software for Learning

Looking to update the software you use? Or simply want to learn more about e-learning and effective pedagogy?

Software for learning is a great place to start. It provides an excellent search engine for all types of software, many of which are free. It also gives you a chance to see what teachers are actually doing with the software as well. Check it out on TKI.

http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/

From the TKI website:

The Software for Learning website informs and supports teachers to select and integrate software as part of a rich learning environment.

Software for Learning lists quality software recommended by New Zealand teachers for use in schools and early childhood programmes. Software includes social software, freeware and non-freeware.

Resellers offering educational discounts on software are marked with an icon . Resellers listed on this website have a record of supporting the education sector.

Feedback on products and information is welcomed. Please contact sfl@tki.org.nz.