Ahead of the game: tools to keep you there

Linda BarronMarch 2011

Today’s Session

• Keeping up to date• Is it safe• Website and online tools• Apps and more• Get creative• Contact Us

Keeping up to Date

Finding out about web 2.0

Twitter – as a PLN

State Library twitter account: twitter.com/slqld

State Library learning twitter account: twitter.com/slqld

Horizon Report

http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4309793254/

The Clever Sheep

http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4309793254/

Other sources

Bookmarks

Subscriptions

RSS feeds

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornelluniversitylibrary/4359252289/

Is It Safe?

Internet Safety Issues

Malicious computer programs

• Worms

• Trojans

• Adware

• Spyware

• Keystroke loggers

• Viruses

Stay Smart Online

Cybersmart

Free resources for parents, libraries, schools and young people can be downloaded from

www.cybersmart.gov.au

Websites and

Online Tools

How Stuff Works - Science

History Time Line

Bio True Story

Ted

Music Lessons and Practice

Biology

Our Australian Girl

Audacity

National Museum

Twury

CSIRO Education Resources

Scholastics Teacher Page

ABC’s The Surfing Scientist

Online newspapers

Flash Cards

Wordle

ATLAS of NSW

Referencing

Tube Chop

Photo emto-card

Flickr – The Commons

Maths

iTunes U

CSIROpod

iPads for learning

Referencing

Word Games

Word Game

Productivity

Spatial Games

Doodle Buddy

E-Book reader

Drop Box

Audio Note

Mental Note

Voice Recorded

Story Kit

Get Creative

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Contact DetailsLinda Barron email: linda.barron@slq.qld.gov.au

State Library of Queensland Facebook: www.facebook.com/statelibraryqld

Looking @ 2.0 twitter account: twitter.com/slq_learning

State Library twitter account: twitter.com/slqld

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