Interesting Web Links

Below are a few weblinks that may (or may not) be of some use or interest to you.  It could be worth having a quick browse if you get a few minutes to see if they generate any new ideas.

http://www.edutopia.org/article/digital-citizenship-resources

http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in-the-classroom.html

http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandResources/QRcodesineducation.aspx

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/10/5-excellent-videos-to-teach-your.html

http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/home

Have a great weekend.

Latest Books in the Library

Just a quick post to let you know about two new books in the Library this week, already catalogued and ready for loan. 

The first title is a book that has been donated to the school by our Chief Minister and has been written by two local NT Historians who are based in Darwin.  The book is titled  'Battling: Territorians and their War" 
From the blurb on the back of the book:   This is the story of the Territorians war, of how  they battled for their country and then had to battle for the right to come home and rebuild their lives.  Eventually they triumphed and, out of the ashes of war, they created the modern Northern Territory. This book gives all Australians the chance to know and understand the human consequences of what happened to ordinary people during Australia's sternest test.


The other title is one that was requested by a student, and is actually not yet available in Australia.  Yay us!!  It won't even be released for publication here till the beginning of April.

It is number 5, and is the final one in the Virals series, written by Kathy Reichs and is called 'Terminal'.  It concludes the story of Tory and her Virals pack as they battle against another pack - The Trinity - who appear to be stronger than they are and are intent on handing them over to a mysterious government agency.  One Pack, One Territory! Who will win?

Come in, have a look, borrow one - or a few.  Then maybe write me a review that I can post on here.  Easy as!

Vale Terry Pratchett

Sad news today with the passing of one of the best fantasy writers I know.  Sir Terry Pratchett has died following an eight year battle with a rare form of Alzheimers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31858156

He has long been one of my favourite authors, especially for his Discworld books with his subtle (or maybe not so subtle) satirical comments on humanity. Possibly his greatest character created was DEATH, who always spoke in capital letters.

Below are a few quotes of Sir Terry's that are favourites of mine;

*   Wisdom comes from experience.  Experience is usually the result of a lack of wisdom.

*   Real stupidity beats artifical intelligence every time.    (Hogfather) 

*   Humanity is a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.  (Witches Abroad)