Technology K-12
Contact Information:
Bryan Facey - (Technology Learning Specialist) - bryan.facey@gnb.ca - (506) 444-5908
Brenda MacDonald - (Technology Mentor) - brenda.macdonald@nbed.nb.ca
Carmel Desjardins - (Technology Mentor) - carmel.desjardins@nbed.nb.ca (506) 453-8682
Jeff Whipple - (Technology Mentor) - jeff.whipple@nbed.nb.ca
District 18 is an exciting place as an influx of technology and related projects are being implemented. Smart Boards continue Read more »
NEWS
Student, Parent & Teacher Resource - What's the Deal.Org?
Deal.Org is operated by the Youth Engagement Section of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and is part of the National Youth Service's Branch of the RCMP's Crime Prevention Services.
At the site, there are student resources related to Internet Safety, bullying, health and safety and other issues that concern youth.
In addition, there are parent and teacher resources at the Parents on Deal.Org section of the site.
Online Research Tools for Students
The following online research tools are available to all students in School District 18. Contact your school teacher or school library assistant for username and passwords.
- EBSCO - http://search.ebscohost.com/
The EBSCO research database collection includes access to: Advanced Placement Source, Book Collection (Non-Fiction), Canadian Literary Centre, Canadian Reference Centre, The High Research and Reference Centre, Science Reference Centre, Kids- Elementary and Middle Research Centre, The Primary Searchasaurus, The Novel List, the Academic Research and Reference Centre and TopicSEARCH. - World Book Online (French and Spanish) - http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb
Provides access to four World Book online services: Kids, Student, French and Spanish - World Book Online: Kids, Student and Advanced - http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb
Provides access to the following versions of World Book online: Kids, Student, Advanced and Spanish - National Film Board of Canada (NFB) - http://nfb.ca/
Watch hundreds of films online: documentaries, animations and alternative dramas on the web, on the NFB personalized home page, or on your iPhone. No Password or Username required.
Our School.ca - Blog for Parents & Teachers
Our School.ca is a blog about supporting students in the 21st Century. Parents and teachers will find technology tips, research about parent involvement and recordings of the Parent as Partners webcast at www.edtechtalk.com
The Parents as Partners webcast at www.edtechtalk.com/live broadcasts the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Raising a Digital Generation: Media Awareness Network Launches New Tutorial for Parents
The Media Awareness Network (MNet) has released "e-Parenting Tutorial: Keeping up with your kids’ online activities", (http://www.media-awareness.ca/eparent/english/) an online resource to help parents better understand and become actively involved in their children’s online lives.
Made possible through financial contributions from Inukshuk Learning Plan Fund and Bell, this engaging interactive tool helps parents increase their awareness of the ways that children and teens are using the Internet for learning, entertainment and socializing, and the issues they may be encountering along the way. Through the exploration of five key themes – homework, cyberbullying, marketing, online relationships and excessive use – parents can develop the knowledge and skills they need to help their children navigate the Internet safely, wisely and responsibly.
The e-Parenting Tutorial development and promotion partners are the Alberta School Councils’ Association, The Alberta Library and the Canadian Home and School Federation.
Be Web Aware - Web Awareness for Parents and Students
"Be Web Aware" - (http://www.bewebaware.ca) is a national, bilingual public education program on Internet safety. The objective of everyone involved in this project is to ensure young Canadians benefit from the Internet, while being safe and responsible in their online activities.
