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= Asia Education Foundation (AEF) Update = = = =Professional Development= = ICT and Asia for all teachers Wednesday 21 and 22 April 2010. This professional learning opportunity will be offered in Gippsland by Lindy Stirling State Advisor, Studies of Asia. · The 2 day workshop aims to build teachers web 2.0 technology skills using Asia as the context. · There will be some CRT provision · Accommodation for those travelling some distance · Schools are encouraged to send pairs of teachers.  For more information see flyer at = https://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com/file/view/SOA+ICT+Gipps+PD+21-2+Mar2010.pdf Web Portal

The Asia Education Foundation web portal is at [|http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au] You will find old favourites as well as engaging new resources which are updated on a weekly basis. = __ VICTORIAN STUDIES OF ASIA WIKI https://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com __ = To find out more about wikis go to the Studies of Asia Wikispace. On the home page scroll down to wikis to find an amazing amount of information related to wikispaces and their use. This wiki also contains other information that would be useful to all LOTE teachers which can be adapted to any language. The Studies of Asia Wiki also has information that would be valuable to other teachers in your school. Teachers who are interested in incorporating more ICT in their LOTE lessons will find a number of links incorporating ICT in the classroom.

=STUDIES OF ASIA NEWSLETTER=

The March newsletter for Studies of Asia includes: View it here: []
 * PD at the Zoo for all teachers
 * Job opportunity in the Multicultural education Unit
 * Asian Arts Series at the Arts Centre
 * Study tour scholarships for June and September
 * Lots of resources and opportunities for teachers and students in Melbourne.

All Studies of Asia newsletters available at https://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com/Newsletter Both current newsletters and past newsletters can be found here.

=__Access ASIALINK e-newsletter__= Access Asialink is Asialink's fortnightly e-newsletter, promoting upcoming events by Asialink and other organisations with a focus on Asia. This newsletter may be of special interest to schools that teach Asian languages but is of general interest to all schools. **Bookmark** ** __www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au__ for more Asialink news, events and analysis and to subscribe to the Access-Asialink e-news. **

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In Australia's multicultural society it is imperative for teachers to have an understanding and sensitivity for other cultures, especially those of Asian origins. To facilitate such knowledge and development, Asialink and The Asia Education Foundation's Access Asia Study Tours provide truly unique opportunities for teachers to join fully accompanied tour groups that explore regions and develop intercultural knowledge. Not only are horizons broadened and cultural sensitivities honed, but participants also expand their curriculum leadership capabilities and build international partnerships. Visit the following website for further information about study tours thar will be conducted during 2010: __@http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/studytours__
 * Further Enquiries:** __studytours@asialink.unimelb.edu.au__