We're all familiar with references to "the cloud" meaning the internet but due to its virtual nature its sometimes hard to navigate and remember where things are. Here is a range of online resources and they're mostly only three clicks away!
Online Resources
Britannica - An online encyclopedia
Online Reference Generator - Creates references for bibliographies
Teacher Toolkit - A range of resources curated by the KRC for SPC staff
KRC Research Guides
VCE Curriculum Resources
KRC Databases
eBooks and Audiobooks
Knowledge Banks - Electronic resources bought by faculties and the KRC.
BrainPop - An animated educational site
Click on the relevant linksto access the resource or instructional video.
SIMON - Knowledge Banks
Check out all the resources stored in Knowledge Banks!
PDFs and other electronic resources ordered by faculties are stored here.
eBooks & Audiobooks
We have a growing range of eBooks. Students can download these and read them offline.
Resources - Only Three Clicks Away!
Most of the resources we'll see today are only 3 clicks from either the SIMON workdesk page or the KRC homepage.
SIMON Work desk
KRC Homepage
Making the most of Britannica
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We are going to explore the following features of Britannica Online: - Page overview - Compare Countries - World Atlas - Biographies
Online Reference Generator
We'll have a quick look at this so you can see how it works.
Teacher Toolkit
We have collected a range of sites specifically for educators looking for either curriculum ideas or subject content. We'll also look at our KRC Research Guides and Curriculum Resources.
KRC Research Guides
KRC Research Guides
Resources are provided to cater for a range of literacy levels. The research guides support students as they provide a starting point for their assignments.
VCE Curriculum Resources
VCE Curriculum Resources
Each VCE subject page has key resources suggested by both VCAA and the SPC VCE teachers.
KRC Databases
KRC Databases
We subscribe to a range of databases that support the curriculum. Look for this page in your classroom. It has all the usernames and passwords!
Explore BrainPop
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Explore the resources that relate to your subject area on BrainPop. Watch a movie, try a quiz and go to GameUp.