Educational Computing Association of Western Australia

It is with great regret that Jim Fuller passed away Febuary 2005

This site is maintained in memory of my friend Jim.

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 Robotics 
Lego Mindstorms/Robolab - Using the RCX 'Brick' in the Classroom.
MSW Logo and the RCX - Writing a DLL to control the Lego RCX with MSW Logo.
Robotics and Interfacing Kits - Hints, Tips and 'How-to' from Novice to Expert.
Sample Robotics Code - Using Visual Basic for Output Control.
The Robotics Kit for Schools - All the latest about the "Robotics Kit" for Schools
A Web-based introduction to Computer Interfacing
ECAWA Robotics Special Interest Group (SIG) Home Page - Resources and the latest news from the Robotics SIG
Woody the Computer-controlled Puppet - An ideal Cross-curriculum Project.
Disco Lights - Combine WINAMP and a low-voltage lamp driver connected to the Printer Port.

 MSW Logo 
MSW Logo Resource Page General resources for use with MSW Logo
A Web-based Introduction to MSW Logo and companion 'mini-manual
The MSW Logo mini-manual is now also available in Spanish! See here.
Reading the Games Port with MSW Logo Version 6.4 - AtoD conversion and Joystick control.
Using MSW Logo I/O Commands in Windows XP - Using Fred Bulback's dlls.
ECAWA MSW Logo Special Interest Group (SIG) Home Page - All sorts of resources for teachers.
MSW Logo and the RCX - Writing a DLL to control the Lego RCX with MSW Logo.

 Pascal 
Pascal - General resources and FREE software.

 Visual Basic and VBA 
Visual BASIC - General resources, links to online learning programmes and downloadable Introductory 'Manuals'.
TOUCH - Visual Basic code for a programme aimed at providing a disabled user with access to 'word processing' using just one switch. I would like to find others with an interest in the area.
Sample Robotics Code - Using Visual Basic for Output Control.
Reading the AtoD Lines at the Games Port
Using VBA in Excel - Making a simple Button.
Visual Basic and the RCX - Controlling the RCX with VB
Visual Basic and the Lego SDK2 - An Introduction to VB and SDK2

 Borland Delphi 6 Personal ("Visual Pascal") 
Delphi Hints, Tricks and Resources - An introduction to using Delphi in Robotics.

 JavaScript 
A Web-based Introduction to JavaScript - The Tutorial may be downloaded and installed on your local Intranet.
Adding Sound to Your Web Pages
JavaScript Keyboard Tutor - A simple keyboard tutor with full code and it's FREE!
JavaScript Panorama - Use a Java Applet to add a panorama to your web page. It's simple!
3D Object - Rotate an object with the mouse cursor.
3D JavaScript - Simple JavaScript code to rotate an object.
An 8-Bit Interface Simulator - Check Data Lines without an Interface

 Internet 
Hints on speeding up Classroom Internet Access - Using the cache to improve speed.
Hints on Managing a Web Site - School and Personal
How to Set up a WebCam - It's easy and inexpensive.

NetMeeting 
Some NetMeeting Techniques - Zero cost Video conferencing within your ISP's catchment.
Remote Sensing and Control with NetMeeting - It's FREE!

 Intranet 
Setting up an Intranet Using NT4 - It's inexpensive and EASY!!
Peter Humbert's Thesis on School Intranets - Great background reading!

 
NT4 Server 
NT4 Resources - A number of documents intended for the NOVICE NT4 user.
Setting up an Intranet Using NT4 - It's inexpensive and EASY!!
Setting up a School-Wide Network - A few introductory comments.
Setting up User Policies - Using Poledit on Win9x
Using MS Exchange Server for Internal Mail - Plus links to tutorials

 Access 
An Introduction to Microsoft Access 97 - Large graphics are used. Be patient when downloading.
Microsoft Access Marksbook with student photos - All you need is a Logitech camera. It's easy!
Introduction to Access 2000 - Large graphics are used. Be patient when downloading.

  PowerPoint 
An Introduction to PowerPoint - Large graphics are used. Please be patient.
PowerPoint - Talking Books
Navigation Buttons in PowerPoint

 Flash 
All sorts of Resources for Flash 5 - Links and Tutorials

  Excel 
Using VBA in Excel - Making a simple Button.

 FrontPage 2000 
An On-line Tutorial - An Introduction. Available for download here - (1Mb)
Japanese On-line - General Resources and Spoken Japanese.

 General 
How to Make a RJ45 Cable Tester - Simple instructions on how to construct your own tester.
Electronics Resources - Resources for use in Teaching Electronics. Including a WebPD Tutorial.
Using the GE Fanuc Micro 90 Series PLC - An introduction to PLCs
Securing Your Workstations - One approach
Music - All things Musical.
My ECAWA Login Articles - Past articles submitted to Login.
Using poledit with Windows98
Linux
Binary Counting - Binary, Decimal and Hexadecimal
Level 3   Application Resources Classroom Teacher and General
ICDL - International Computer Driving Licence

 NetLessons (Also see the NetLesson MIRROR site at Aussie School House.)
About NetLessons - Background notes on NetLessons.
NetLesson Survey - Fill out a brief survey and read the background material.
NetLesson Survey Results - Including my comments and those of other teachers.
Chemistry Tutorial - A Web-based introduction to Lower School Chemistry.
Liquids - NetLessons on Liquids (Density, Buoyancy, etc)
Introduction to Electronics - NetLessons designed for Teacher Professional Development
On-Line Electronics Course - For those who need to use FrontPage Extensions.
NetLessons Presentation - Preview of Conference Presentation in HTML
Setting up Quiz Forms - Using FrontPage Server Extensions
Safety with Electricity - An Updated NetLessons Structure using FrontPage Extensions
NetLesson Worksheets - On-line Worksheets using FrontPage Extensions and email.

  On-Line Learning (e-learning) 
On-line Learning Links - Links to On-line Learning Sites Suitable for Australian Students (and Teachers)

 Lower School Curriculum Framework 

General comments about the Tasks presented below (including a sample Case Study).
The Overarching Learning Outcomes
Levels and Outcomes Simplified (a personal view)
The Technology Process
Technology & Enterprise Levels in Web Format
The Arts Levels in Web Format
LOTE Levels in Web Format
Science Levels in Web Format

A Session on "Manageable Assessment" at the ECAWA Conference 2003

Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Sample Task1 (View)
Sample Task1 (Download)
Sample Task2 (View)
Sample Task2 (Download)
8141 Introduction to Multimedia

 Sample Level Assessment
(Including a sample Assessment Matrix)

  Another Example: (See all three pages)
levels/spreadsheets1.htm
levels/spreadsheets1levels.htm
levels/spreadsheets1matrix.htm

An Overview of Outcomes Assessment Strategies

This material is targeted specifically at schools in Western Australia (WA). Visitors from other states and overseas will find some of the resources and links of general use, but keep in mind that most of it is specific to the subjects conducted in WA. 

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 Other Teaching Resource Sites   - Australian and International

  General Internet Links 
- My favourite Links

 Contact Information: 
Jim Fuller
48 Portmarnock Circle
MANDURAH  6210
Western Australia
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (+61) 08 9535 6471


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