Technology Section
The VESTA Technology Section meets regularly to discuss matters of interest and concern to teachers working with technology in Vancouver public schools. Issues of recent concern include BCeSIS, the VSB’s Computer Sustainability Plan, and flexibility & choice around school’s use of computers in schools.Important links for technology teachers:
VSB Help Desk. Phone the Help Desk at 604-713-4444VSB Media Bookings Access to VSB Media bookings online
VSB Purchasing. Access to Purchasing's list of computers and
printers and other stuff:
- Tech Task Force Report as a PDF download (Coming soon)
- Tutorials for teachers by Alan Zisman.
-Brush up on your computer skills and ask the question you always wanted to ask.
- Powerpoint presentation on free software, and how to find it
- A lisit of free education software: Alan's Programs ~ Internet ~ Mac Stuff ~ Primary ~ Intermediate ~ Secondary ~ Just for Teachers ~ Fonts ~Graphics and Clipart ~ Music and Sound ~ Windows add-ons ~ Games ~ Misc~ Security.
Technology links of interest:
BCTF
BCTF Policies
Conditions for Success
Computer Using Educators of BC PSA (CUEBC)
TechTalk
Vancouver Chapter of CUEBC
BC Ministry of Education
ICT & Technology Resources
Information Technology in Education: Plan for 2000 and Beyond
BCTF Response to the Technology Plan for 2000 and Beyond
ICT Planning Resources
CTF
Intersections on the Information Highway
Computers for Lunch!
From Now On: The Educational Technology Journal (FNO)
GenTech
ICTeachers
Internet4Classrooms
Learn the Net
The WebQuest Page
Technology