Studies of Asia

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Engaging Students through ICT

Digilearn

Digilearn* is the new way teachers can access and download The Learning Federation’s learning objects and digital resources. Teachers can search online by keyword, or browse by Domain to discover hundreds of different digital learning resources.

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 * Note that Digilearn is a secure site; DEECD login required. 

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Global Projects

Global Projects allow students to interact with communities across the Asia region using technology to support communication and learning.

See: Victorian Education Channel – Teacher – Global Projects

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Great Wall of China resources

 The Great Wall of China resources were developed to support an Exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.

The Units focus on:

  • the Humanities domain at levels 4 and 5
  • the ICT domain at levels 4 – 6.

They also have a learning focus in the domains of:

  • English
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Thinking Processes
  • Communication
  • Personal Learning.

See: The Great Wall of China: dynasties, dragons and warriors (suits levels 4 – 6) (http://www.bendigoschools.vic.edu.au/china/home.html)

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India – Past, Present and Future

India – Past, Present and Future provides a range of web based learning and teaching activities to support teachers in incorporating India into their classroom programs in levels 4 – 6. These include the use of:

  • Learning Federation Learning Objects
  • YouTube videos
  • photostory movies
  • hot lists
  • knowledge hunts
  • WebQuests
  • interactive learning tasks.

Teachers may use this resource to study a detailed unit of work on India or can select from a range of learning and teaching sequences.

See: India – Past, Present and Future (http://www.bendigoschools.vic.edu.au/india) 

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Studies of Asia related websites

General sites

  • AskAsia.org – is an American educational website for students and teachers covering thirty countries in Asia and featuring materials that stem from early civilizations to contemporary events.
    (http://www.askasia.org)
  • The Asia New Zealand Foundation – has units of work about the Asian region for primary and secondary teachers.
    (http://www.asianz.org.nz/education)
  • Global Educationat edna – provides a significant range of teaching materials, country profiles and support in teaching about global issues.
    (http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/page1.html)
  • Education Channel advanced search – provides a range of Studies of Asia related web sites and resources.

Art Galleries

  • The Art Gallery of New South Wales – provides Education Online, web pages which include Asia-related materials and Education Kits for all levels of schooling.
    (http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ed/welcome)
  • The Art Gallery of South Australia – has a range of Asia-focused kits and resources for primary and secondary students.
    (http://www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/agsa/home/Learning/)
  • The Asia–Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) hosted by Queensland Art Gallery is the only major series of exhibitions in the world to focus exclusively on the contemporary art of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia.  This website includes an online Education Kit.
    (http://www.asiapacifictriennial.com/)
  • The National Gallery of Victoria - has a range of Asia-focussed kits and resources for primary and secondary students.
    (http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/education)

 

Museums

  • The Immigration Museum of Victoria – has a range of online resources for all levels of schooling.
    (http://immigration.museum.vic.gov.au/education)
  • Sovereign Hill Museums Association - recreates Ballarat’s first ten years after the discovery of gold. The web site provides general information for visitors and detailed information for teachers.

    This includes:
    • the education program
    • classroom resources
    • membership to the Sovereign Hill Museum Association
    • professional development for teachers
    • programs offered through the Strategic Partnerships Program:

Zoos

  • Melbourne Zoo – provides a range of educational programs which strongly support studies of Asia.
    (http://www.zoo.org.au)