Useful Sites
BBC - Skillswise
A very comprehensive resource with memory joggers, games for language and numbers and
of other useful material.
Try the Virtual Traveller game.
New Zealand Literacy Portal
Includes subject area links and discussion lists, statistics and research.
Workbase
This site has a separate section for tutor information with links to training and other resources.
tki.org.nz
Education department resources for teachers and parents in New Zealand.
Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Check the image and media trail for information on the peoples of New Zealand.
CINCH
The library database also has access to a database of community information and groups in Canterbury.
The Christchurch Public Library
A wide range of links within this site. The Find Info Internet link opens to
an Internet Gateway which has links to international online newspapers, people and
places information, travel, and a range of Education links including ESOL, apprentice
training etc.
Local Eye
This is a very comprehensive site focusing on Canterbury and Christchurch. There is
a very full list of education choices, advice on living in Christchurch, buying a house
of car, where to go for a walk etc.
RARPA
Recognition and recording of progress and achievement
Try these websites for more training resources and information
www.criticalthinking.org
www.uwsp.edu
www.brainconnection.com
Five Guidelines for Learning to Spell and Six Ways to Practice Spelling (US)
Learning about phrases to improve fluency and comprehension (US)
NZ Maths - New Zealand School Curriculum for Maths
