ICTC Forums
A round of ICTC forums are scheduled for the 4th term.
You are invited to attend to get an update on DET Schools projects and planned ICT Infrastructure, applications and service upgrades. more....
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New research shows technology is vital to 21st Century learning
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today released new research showing students' perceptions and expectations of learning with information and communications technologies (ICT). more...
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@School IT Academy
DET is looking to establish an online IT Academy where students and staff will be offered accredited online and interactive training in computer software, hardware and networking. DET IT Academy courses will provide flexible pathways to certification and industry accreditation for staff and students who wish to pursue careers in the IT industry. more information....
Diploma of Network Engineering
Interested in the Diploma of Network Engineering? Click here for details on the course outline, enrolment processes, requirements and course costs.
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ESP Update
A new Portal Site (https://portal.ntschools.net/sites/NTSites/ESP/default.aspx) has been created for Principals and teachers to access information about Electronic Student Profiles.
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Student Master Index team celebrates launch
The IT Services team celebrated the successful implementation and rollout of the Student Master Index which will greatly streamline the way 35,000 students have information about enrolment, attendance and achievement recorded and accessed. Teachers and administrators will also benefit from this slick application that brings together information about students from a variety of sources. A big round of thanks to all in the IT Services team, SAMS experts and schools who assisted in the successful rollout of this landmark application.
To find out more and view the videos, visit http://www.ict.schools.nt.gov.au/smi/trainingvideos.shtml
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Cybersafety E-security Package - Budd:e Modules for Year 3 and Year 9 students
An education package for E-security awareness was launched in June 2009. Schools are encouraged to use the Budd:e modules as a resource to help young Australians protect themselves online. The package comprises self-learning interactive modules for students in Years 3 and 9.
The package is a key element of the Australian Governments E-security awareness program that is delivered by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. This package is available free to all Australian Schools via:
1. Stay Smart Online website http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
2. The Learning Federation's Scootle Resources http://www.scootle.edu.au
3. CD Rom (can be ordered online via http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/)
For more information contact eLearning Services on ph: 8999 3722 or email: elearning.det@nt.gov.au
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SuperClubsPLUS Australia
Overview
SuperClubsPLUS Australia is an actively protected social learning network for children aged 6-12 years. It provides an engaging learning experience centred on ICT, literacy and citizenship and allows students to chat and collaborate in a protected online environment. Victoria are trialling with up to 100,000 year 3 and 4 students and working towards Cybersafe classrooms with Tasmania and South Australian schools coming online soon. DET would like to gauge the interest of principals and teachers to participate in a SuperClubs Plus trial for the Northern Territory.
More information can be found at http://superclubsplus.com.au/i/teachers
If you are interested in participating please contact eLearning Services on 8999 3722 or email elearning.det@nt.gov.au
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