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News from Curriculum Corporation
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 21, Term 2 1997
Moving around Voyager When logging onto Voyager (the SCIS database) and entering your User Number, User Name and Password, customers need to remember to press the <Fl> key to proceed to the next screen. At the Main Menu (MM) in Voyager, you can use the initial letter of an option to select that
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 104, Term 1 2018
ritten by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood. The website includes background information, merchandise details, downloads and teachers’ notes. SCIS no. 1842145 Asia Education Foundation www.asiaeducation.edu.au An initiative of Asialink at the University of Melbourne, the Asia Educati
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 107, Term 4 2018
ed by both industry professionals and the education sector. Of the 34 categories, many pertain to primary and secondary students and their teachers. SCIS no. 1535908 360cities www.360cities.net An impressive array of 360-degree video and image panoramas of cities and landscapes are availab
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 118, TERM 3 2021
ly childhood students. Content includes emotional wellbeing, health conditions, language and literacy development, hygiene, and physical activity. SCIS No. 5363629 FIRST LANGUAGES AUSTRALIA https://www.firstlanguages.org.au This website aims to promote awareness of Aboriginal and Torre
Website and App reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 119, Term 4 2021
to produce this straightforward guide to the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence. Searchable by specific subject or broader categories. SCIS no: 5378293 Fabricius https://artsexperiments.withgoogle.com/fabricius/en Ancient history and computing studies teachers will discover e
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
the teaching of mathematics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Content includes professional learning, resources, events and news. SCIS no: 5389501 eSafety Commisioner www.esafety.gov.au Revised and updated, this valuable resource offers students, parents and teachers impo
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 123, Term 4 2022
ts access to onsite films, workshops, exhibitions and talks. It also features online programs and resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum. SCIS no: 1135827 CSIRO educational datasets www.csiro.au/en/education/Resources/Educational-datasets The datasets on this website were deve
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 124, Term 1 2023
Anzac correspondent https://apps.apple.com/au/app/anzac-correspondent/id1469171280 SCIS: 5426791 Students may direct their own learning with this free augmented reality app from the Queensland Museum Network. By using a smartphone or tablet, students can select photos and stories from Aus
Issue 81 Summary
By Anthea Amos
Issue 81, Term 2 2012
eviews Nigel Paull, South Grafton Public School, NSW Advocating for librarians – as opposed to libraries Stephen Abram, Gale Cengage Learning SCIS professional learning Pru Mitchell, Education Services Australia National Year of Reading Sue McKerracher, The Library Agency SCIS is mor
Issue 66 Summary
By Editor
Issue 66, Term 3 2008
Hill Anglican College, QLD 2008 CensusAtSchool data is now available! Internetting corner Nigel Paull, South Grafton Primary School, NSW SCIS handy hint New and revised subject headings SCIS news AskNow.gov.au National Library of Australia Challenges for teacher libraria
News from the Information Program
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 9, Term 2 1994
Dobis/Libis system. Staff at Curriculum Corporation in cooperation with Ferntree Computer Corporation and MARCorp has finalised the conversion of the SCIS data from AUSMARC to USMARC. This is the standard that is being adopted by libraries world wide in 1996 and Curriculum Corporation will adopt thi
In This Issue
By Dianne Lewis
Issue 2, Term 2 1992
ont Primary School. Other articles include: all you ever wanted to know about how the cataloguing agencies actually work; some tips on how to use the SCIS bulletin board and electronic mail facility; and some sad news at the cessation of the Curriculum Information Network. Your comments on the newsl
SCISWEB Handy Hints
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 35, Term 4 2000
1. Website catalogue records for downloading Recently SCIS has catalogued a large number of websites suitable for use in schools. Lists of these websites (eg Planets and the solar system, Australian politics and government, Website design and construction) are located at <http://www.curriculum.ed
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 127, Term 4 2023
tories and cultures. Content includes art, weapons, technology, agriculture, the 1967 referendum, stories, connection to Country, and bush lore. SCIS no: 5464486 Andy Warhol https://waaarhol.com/ Andy Warhol was an American artist, producer, film director and leading exponent of pop
Website and App Reviews
By Nigel Paul
Issue 128, Term 1 2024
Civics and Citizenship. The professional learning suite provides one hour of professional learning, with an official certificate upon completion. SCIS no: 1966370 Always Question, Always Wonder, Explore with us https://education.riaus.org.au/ The RiAUS STEM education platform is suppor
News from Curriculum Corporation
By Lance Deveson
Issue 14, Term 3 1995
obis system and the new Voyager system, however Online Users will be notified separately when they will be required to change the phone number in the SCISLINK software. Users should contact Information Program staff if they are experiencing difficulty in accessing the Online service. Victorian schoo
Abbreviated Cataloguing Microfiche
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 1, Term 1 1992
tle (The first title in each frame is indexed). Each record contains: author, title, publication details, DDC 20 and ADDC 12 Call Numbers, ISBN and SCIS Order Number. January Cumulation only 70 sheets versus almost 200 in the Full Cataloguing Microfiche. HOW DO I USE MICROFICHE? Can I ord
Internetting Corner
By Nigel Paull
Issue 32, Term 1 2000
ry and application of the abacus are covered here. Complete plans for building an abacus using LEGO blocks could form the basis of a creative lesson. SCIS 990154 Arctic Circle http://Jareticcircle.uconn.edu/arcticcirel e/ Vital aspects of the Arctic region are investigated, particularly the en
Cataloguing News: New, Amended, Replaced Subject Headings 1998
By Schools Catalogue Information Service
Issue 24, Term 1 1998
nnium See FUTURE Work samples See PORTFOLIOS IN EDUCATION Genre headings In response to requests from Teacher Librarians throughout Australia SCIS has developed a list of genre headings. The list will grow as new terms are needed. Students and teachers will be able to locate resources in the
Catalguing News
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 33, Term 2 2000
1. New Subject Heading Proposal We encourage Teacher Librarians to use the New Subject Heading Proposal form to assist the SCIS team in ensuring that headings are kept up to date and relevant. A sample of a completed New Subject Heading Proposal form can be found on our website at <http://www.c