Website and app reviews

By Nigel Paull

Nigel Paull reviews the latest educational websites and apps you can use in your library.


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Australian Constitution Centre

www.australianconstitutioncentre.org.au/

The Australian Constitution Centre (ACC) has developed resources that embrace aspects of the Australian Curriculum HASS, Civics and Citizenship, Years 5–10. The teaching and learning resources may be used when visiting the ACC or as standalone units.

SCIS no: 5495805

Be That Teacher

www.bethatteacher.gov.au/

Careers advisors – and teaching staff in general – may use this resource to help inspire the next generation of teachers. A joint Australian, state and territory government initiative, Be That Teacher focuses on inspirational teacher stories, pathways to teaching, scholarships and financial incentives.

SCIS no: 5495826

Dance with a Digital Human

www.csiro.au/en/education/Resources/teacher-resources/Dance-with-a-Digital-Human

The CSIRO showcases ‘how artificial intelligence and motion capture techniques can transform humans into digital humans’. The activities are linked to the Australian Curriculum, focusing on science outcomes, and Health and PE outcomes. Suitable for students from Years 1–9.

SCIS no: 5495854

Goat Maths

www.abc.net.au/education/these-maths-games-are-the-greatest-of-all-time/101946832

Designed for primary students, GOAT Maths aims to extend mathematical thinking and skills. The games can be played as a class or small group to enhance exploration and discussion of mathematics concepts.

SCIS no: 5496124

Healthy Eating Advisory Service: Schools

heas.health.vic.gov.au/im-working-in/schools/

Schools wanting to promote healthy eating will discover strategies relating to canteen menus, food intolerance, healthy recipes, online training and policy creation.

SCIS no: 5496123

iTranslate Voice

apps.apple.com/au/app/itranslate-voice/id522626820

Teachers with EAL/D students may find this a handy app for real-time language translation. The app is available in several languages, and is initially free.

SCIS no: 5495812

Junior Landcare Learning Centre

juniorlandcare.org.au/

The Learning Centre section of the Junior Landcare website offers teachers a variety of resources linked to the Australian Curriculum. Topics include biodiversity, traditional land management and cultural heritage, waste management and food production.

SCIS No: 1388492

Ngarrngga

www.ngarrngga.org/

Ngarrngga is a project from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education, Indigenous Studies Unit and Indigenous Knowledge Institute. Curriculum-aligned resources are available for stages 2–5, in all learning areas.

SCIS no: 5495861

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