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Some readers might be familiar with the term "Web2.0" and have an understanding of what it means. Other readers, possibly grappling with the Internet and its role in teaching and learning, might be dismayed to read it, thinking there's a whole new Internet out there to learn about. The aim of this article is to explain the term, hopefully allay some fears, and initiate some thinking for educators around Web2.0's possible application in the classroom.

Recently, as part of its Strategic ICT Advisory Service (SICTAS) to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Education.au completed a research project around collaboration in teaching and learning as it relates to information and communication technologies (ICT). This article is a brief synopsis of that paper, written to provide an introduction to the concept for educators.

m-Learning, or mobile learning, is a broad term describing learning that involves mobile digital technology. This article provides an introductory discussion of the devices and pedagogies associated with m-learning, and discusses several examples on m-learning in action.

This article looks at several examples of how different types of technology can be used to support and enhance teaching and learning in schools.

Registration is now open for edna's national workshops tour: March - June 2009.

Join the edna team for practical, hands-on professional learning and networking for all sectors of education and training. The workshops include sessions on integrating ICT in teaching and learning, Moodle, online professional networking, e-portfolios, RSS and more.

Click here for session descriptions and here to register. These links take you to pages on the edna website: www.edna.edu.au

Murder under the Microscope (MuM) is an online interactive environmental investigation game for school students in years 5 to 10. Students come from all over Australia and around the world to play; this year it will run from 29 April. Once the game begins, teams of students will research and analyse the evidence to solve the crime. The project culminates with the students submitting a plan to protect the environment. Registration and support materials for the game are now available at the MuM 2009 website.

The Learning Place is Education Queensland's eLearning environment. It is running a number of courses this year, from explorations of how digital games can enhance student learning in English to workshops to assist with planning and conducting ICT-related professional learning. Check out the Learning Place calendar for information on available courses.

myfuture is Australia’s national, government funded career information and exploration website, helping career practitioners and students explore career information, plan career pathways and research the world of work. School career counsellors and other career practitioners can enrol in an Exploring myfuture training workshop to learn about key myfuture services such as The Facts, My Guide and Assist Others. Register now.