Old
Versions
http://www.oldversion.com/
Their motto
is "newer isn't always better". In this day and age, developers are
constantly trying to make their programs the answer to every conceivable
question.
The result usually is a bigger program, requiring more resources, and
written to work with Windows XP or Windows Vista. When the older versions
go missing on a developer's web site, you may have a problem. What
to do?
Head over
to OldVersion! Here you'll find some of the classics. It may well be
that you want an old copy of something that you purchased. Or, maybe
you're just bored and always wondered what Internet Explorer 1.0 looked
like. After all, it was only 1.0MB in size. The most current version
is at least 15 times that size.
In addition
to being a nice repository for older versions, there are short product
enhancement summaries that do a nice job of describing just what the
program does.
Earth
Day Canada
http://www.earthday.ca/pub/home.php
April 22 is Earth Day globally. For a Canadian perspective,
check out the Earth Day Canada websites for news and activities from
a Canadian viewpoint.
The
Earth Day Canada serves as a one stop location for links to Earth Day
activities and resources across the country. Follow the links page.
There's even an opportunity to submit your own link if you have a project
that you would like to share with the world.
Earth Day Network
http://www.earthday.net/
The Earth
Day Network website is global in scope. Use this resource to view international
initiatives and projects. A registration is required for some components.
In addition
to the factual content that you would expect to see on a website like
this, check out the teacher and student link on the right hand side
for classroom activities.
Mathville 1
http://www.mathville.com/grade1/
Newly licensed
by the Ministry of Education is Mathville 1. There have been a number
of software titles licensed from Courseware Solutions over the years.
You've probably used Mathville Middle School, Kidway, Jungleway, Speedway,
Wordway and Spellway. Now, for the youngest of grades, there's Mathville
1.
What's unique about this licensed product
is that it is entirely web based. All that you need is the Flash player
active in your Internet browser. Because of this deployment, students
may use the Mathville 1 program both at home and at school for extra
work.
The catch? Access to the program is
password protected. Check with your school's CIESC after April 1 for
the Greater Essex County login and password.
Accounting Coach
http://www.accountingcoach.com/accounting-terms/accounting-dictionary/index.html
Every subject area has its own lingo and set of terms that make little
sense to others and yet for those in the field, their hands start to
shake and lips quiver with excitement. Accounting is one such area.
The Accounting Coach has all kinds fo resources for the
accounting student and the accounting teacher. In particular, there's
a terrific online dictionary that defines everything that you'd ever
need in the field.
