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Making the News - English (7,8,9,10) - ABC Splash - http://splash.abc.net.au/livestream... - 0 views

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ABCSplashLive ABCSplash media journalism news storytelling event

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"Want to be a reporter? Join ABC News journalist Del Irani as she takes behind the scenes of a newsroom and shares rare insights into the skills you need to find and tell the story. Sign up to the Splash newsletter for details of our 90-second news storytelling challenge, where you will tell the story. #ABCSplashLive"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Want to be a reporter? Join ABC News journalist Del Irani as she takes behind the scenes of a newsroom and shares rare insights into the skills you need to find and tell the story. Sign up to the Splash newsletter for details of our 90-second news storytelling challenge, where you will tell the story. #ABCSplashLive"</div>

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You cannot burn a mummy blog: @burgewords comments - 1 views

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socialmedia blog media privacy gov2.0 OpenGovernment

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"Australians who expected to see themselves marching on the evening news started coming to terms with the death of the mainstream media. Australians who expected the march would go unnoticed because they have some control over media output started coming to terms with the fact that the social media is the only widely-distributed media left, and it's well beyond their control."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Australians who expected to see themselves marching on the evening news started coming to terms with the death of the mainstream media. Australians who expected the march would go unnoticed because they have some control over media output started coming to terms with the fact that the social media is the only widely-distributed media left, and it's well beyond their control."</div>

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MPB - 1 views

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MPB MeritProtection DEECD Victoria organisation education

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The Merit Protection Boards is an independent statutory body established to hear grievances; appeals and reviews from employees of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Merit Protection Boards is an independent statutory body established to hear grievances; appeals and reviews from employees of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria). </div>

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The flip-a-holic's ultimate guide to subscribing, curating and sharing using Flipboard ... - 3 views

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Flipboard curation guide howto

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" since I wrote my post on Google Reader replacements, I've had a lot of people ask me what benefits I gain using Flipboard that they missed! So I've put together this information to help you get started using Flipboard or get more out of using Flipboard."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" since I wrote my post on Google Reader replacements, I've had a lot of people ask me what benefits I gain using Flipboard that they missed! So I've put together this information to help you get started using Flipboard or get more out of using Flipboard."</div>

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TMMelb kicks off 2014 (with images, tweets) · ccoffa · Storify - 1 views

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TMMelb storify

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"Thanks to the efforts of Roland and Leigh, the Teachmeet Melbourne community had a lovely gathering on February 8. It was encouraging to see so many teachers brave the 40 deg temperatures, but not surprising given that the venue was a lovely pub with air conditioning and bar! "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Thanks to the efforts of Roland and Leigh, the Teachmeet Melbourne community had a lovely gathering on February 8. It was encouraging to see so many teachers brave the 40 deg temperatures, but not surprising given that the venue was a lovely pub with air conditioning and bar! "</div>

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Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria | Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV) ... - 1 views

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DLTVic homepage education Victoria SubjectAssociation ICTEV VITTA

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"Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV) replaces ICT in Education Victoria and the Victorian IT Teachers' Association. This new association will deliver professional support and networking opportunities to all educators from pre-service teachers to principals, from the early years to careers."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV) replaces ICT in Education Victoria and the Victorian IT Teachers' Association. This new association will deliver professional support and networking opportunities to all educators from pre-service teachers to principals, from the early years to careers."</div>

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Time Lens on the App Store on iTunes - 1 views

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Melbourne visualisation museum AppleiTunes AppleApps history oralhistory

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"Built by a curious curator, the Time Lens takes would-be explorers on a scavenger hunt around Melbourne Museum to discover some of the treasured objects and hidden gems of the museum's collection. The app is designed to enhance a visit to the museum, but it is also fun to play at home."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Built by a curious curator, the Time Lens takes would-be explorers on a scavenger hunt around Melbourne Museum to discover some of the treasured objects and hidden gems of the museum's collection. The app is designed to enhance a visit to the museum, but it is also fun to play at home."</div>

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Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria - 2 views

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ICTEV VITTA DLTVic Victoria SubjectAssociation

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Facebook page for Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Facebook page for Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria.</div>

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AMF Digital Licence - 2 views

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esmart cybersafety AMF licence

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"The eSmart Digital Licence is designed to assist parents and carers to discuss smart, safe and responsible online behaviour with their children. Through a stylised, game-like, online program, topics ranging from cyberbullying to sexting will be addressed to evaluate comprehension and corresponding actions."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The eSmart Digital Licence is designed to assist parents and carers to discuss smart, safe and responsible online behaviour with their children. Through a stylised, game-like, online program, topics ranging from cyberbullying to sexting will be addressed to evaluate comprehension and corresponding actions."</div>

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Computer Science Unplugged: School Students Doing Real Computing Without Computers | Mi... - 1 views

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programming CS4HS ComputationalThinking NewZeeland

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"The "Unplugged" project, based at Canterbury University,uses activities, games, magic tricks and competitions toshow children the kind of thinking that is expected of acomputer scientist. All of the activities are available freeof charge at csunplugged.org ... This paper will explore why this approach has become popular, and describe developments and adaptations thatare being used for outreach and teaching around NewZealand, as well as internationally."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The "Unplugged" project, based at Canterbury University,uses activities, games, magic tricks and competitions toshow children the kind of thinking that is expected of acomputer scientist. All of the activities are available freeof charge at csunplugged.org ... This paper will explore why this approach has become popular, and describe developments and adaptations thatare being used for outreach and teaching around NewZealand, as well as internationally."</div>

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"Teaching and learning school improvement framework" by Geoff N. Masters - 4 views

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leadership schoolleadership schoolperformance PD

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"The Teaching and Learning School Improvement Framework brings together findings from research into the practices of highly effective school leaders. The focus of the Framework is not on everything that effective leaders do, but on those leadership practices that appear to be most directly related to school-wide improvements in teaching and learning."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Teaching and Learning School Improvement Framework brings together findings from research into the practices of highly effective school leaders. The focus of the Framework is not on everything that effective leaders do, but on those leadership practices that appear to be most directly related to school-wide improvements in teaching and learning."</div>

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Is This the Most Anti-Science, Anti-Environmental TV Ad Ever? | Peter H. Gleick - 1 views

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advertising marketing consumerism

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"Nature sucks. Cheap plastic toys are great. Science education sucks. Commercialism is great. Field trips to see nature are boring. Running wild around a chain store is fantastic."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Nature sucks. Cheap plastic toys are great. Science education sucks. Commercialism is great. Field trips to see nature are boring. Running wild around a chain store is fantastic." </div>

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Teacher got harsh treatment: filmmaker - 2 views

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workplace bullying management leadership SMH music teaching

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"The director of Mrs Carey's Concert has revealed the film's star music teacher was devastated after being repeatedly criticised and threatened with dismissal before her shock resignation from MLC School."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The director of Mrs Carey's Concert has revealed the film's star music teacher was devastated after being repeatedly criticised and threatened with dismissal before her shock resignation from MLC School."</div>

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ALRC Copyright and the Digital Economy Discussion Paper released - 0 views

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education law legal Australia policy copyright fairuse

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"On 5 June 2013, the Australian Law Reform Commission released a Discussion Paper for its Copyright and the Digital Economy inquiry. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2013."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"On 5 June 2013, the Australian Law Reform Commission released a Discussion Paper for its Copyright and the Digital Economy inquiry. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2013."</div>

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Teacher stood down over pornography case | Australian Teacher Magazine - 3 views

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networkabuse netiquette ozteacher VIT TeachingStandards pornography

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"ADELAIDE, Oct 16 - A teacher has been stood down on full pay for accessing pornography on school computers, including an incident almost 10 years ago that was initially blamed on a student. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"ADELAIDE, Oct 16 - A teacher has been stood down on full pay for accessing pornography on school computers, including an incident almost 10 years ago that was initially blamed on a student. "</div>

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Homepage / OLPC Australia - 2 views

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OLPC Australia nonprofit organisation education homepage

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"OLPC Australia is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children enjoy learning. By making technology an integral part of education, we've already opened up a world of opportunity for countless children. And the best part? We've only just begun. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"OLPC Australia is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children enjoy learning. By making technology an integral part of education, we've already opened up a world of opportunity for countless children. And the best part? We've only just begun. "</div>

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One Education - 3 views

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OLPC Australia nonprofit organisation homepage education

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"OLPC Australia is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children enjoy learning. By making technology an integral part of education, we've already opened up a world of opportunity for countless children. And the best part? We've only just begun." "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"OLPC Australia is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children enjoy learning. By making technology an integral part of education, we've already opened up a world of opportunity for countless children. And the best part? We've only just begun." "</div>

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Australians more concerned about privacy than ever before - 1 views

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privacy research TheAge

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"Australians are more concerned about their privacy than ever before, quickly abandoning companies they believe abuse their information, a new report shows."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Australians are more concerned about their privacy than ever before, quickly abandoning companies they believe abuse their information, a new report shows."</div>

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Burnout hits one in four teachers - 1 views

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GraduateTeacher

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"More than one in four new teachers are suffering from ''emotional exhaustion'' and almost burnt out soon after starting their careers, according to a Monash University study. The reasons offered include a lack of administrative support, onerous compliance measures and much tougher emotional conditions than they expected to face, particularly in economically depressed areas."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"More than one in four new teachers are suffering from ''emotional exhaustion'' and almost burnt out soon after starting their careers, according to a Monash University study. The reasons offered include a lack of administrative support, onerous compliance measures and much tougher emotional conditions than they expected to face, particularly in economically depressed areas."</div>

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DERN Research Review - Young Children on the Internet - 1 views

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review research eSmart cybersafety children

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"The use of the internet by younger children, from 0 to 8 years, may have both benefits and risks. Research into how the Internet is used by young children and the effects on children's development is relatively uncommon compared to research about older learners. However, more and more young children are using the Internet yet so little is understood about the impact on their growth and development."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The use of the internet by younger children, from 0 to 8 years, may have both benefits and risks. Research into how the Internet is used by young children and the effects on children's development is relatively uncommon compared to research about older learners. However, more and more young children are using the Internet yet so little is understood about the impact on their growth and development."</div>

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