Tertiary Catalogue

Intellectual property refers to someone’s ideas or words, as well as any images, music and videos that they have created. These types of works are protected online by a licence that tells us if and how we can use or modify them. Understanding the Creative Commons licences and copyright is important for making sure you're a respectful digital citizen. Show Less

Did you know that just by submitting a research report, you could be committing a crime? That is, if you have used the work or intellectual property of others without acknowledging it. Plagiarism is theft and it has serious consequences in schools and workplaces alike. The good news is that it’s not hard to research ethically and compile a bibliography that cites the work of others and strengthens your own! Show Less

Our school, college, university and local libraries have a wealth of information to help us research just about any topic we can think of. But where to start? Understanding online library catalogues, classification systems and signage is a fundamental library skill that can mean the difference between hopelessly trawling the shelves and a quick, focussed library search that leaves more time for research! Show Less

It is easy to feel overwhelmed when searching online. Often, we get millions of results, only a fraction of which will be appropriate for our research. A solution? Online databases. Using them is simpler than you might think. This programme explains how you can save time and frustration, and level up your research skills by making the most of databases. Show Less

Emerson and Parker have lost control of the final commercial flight of the Berringer-848 model aeroplane. As it plummets from the sky, every second is vital. Fortunately skills coach extraordinaire, Ray Roundtree, is on hand to outline some strategies for better managing their time. As Ray himself remarks when all was said and done, they learned a valuable lesson. Show Less

World-famous magician Angelo Mysterioso can’t take a trick. No matter how hard he studies his craft, he can’t get it right. Enter skills coach Ray Roundtree, who enlightens the magician on learning styles – visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic – and how important they are for developing effective study skills. Angelo is so impressed, he takes the show on the road. Show Less

It’s the day of the bank raid. Underworld lynchpin Black Cat isn’t impressed that Bugsy’s forgotten how to crack a safe. A knock at the door…it’s skills coach Ray Roundtree who loads them up with guidelines for digesting and remembering information. But Black Cat doesn’t buy it…big mistake! The cops busted them and they’re in for a long stretch. Show Less

With unprecedented access, ‘Walk With Me’ takes us deep inside the world-famous monastery of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, and captures the life of a monastic community who have given up all their possessions for one common purpose – to practice the art of mindfulness. Filmed over three years, this visceral film is a meditation on a community determined to develop a deep sense of presence, not just for themselves but for all those they love. As the seasons come and go, the monastics’ inner journey is amplified by insights from Thich Nhat Hanh’s early journals, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. Show Less

Marcus asks Carol to share her battles with stress at a staff meeting to provide a strong example for the team. Carol describes her difficulties with staff challenges and social media demands. Marcus introduces the new office companion Cameron – a privately located camera that the team members can speak to in order to vent and relieve stress. It appears that the group has a broad range of stressors and complaints. Against all ethical guidelines Marcus watches their outpourings – and the result is catastrophic! Stress must be managed effectively. Show Less

Motivation in the workplace is extremely important, but it can be challenging to keep the team continuously motivated. In this episode the team members present their various views on their attitudes toward the workplace whether they feel motivated and what causes them to be de-motivated. Carol returns to the office after receiving a keynote speaking award and feels very positive as a result. Serena lays down a challenge to Marcus to motivate Carol to increase the productivity of the office by 60%. Carol then gets to work on finding the best way to motivate the members of the team. Show Less

It is very important to provide support to work colleagues and to constantly be on the look-out for those colleagues that need your support but may not be prepared to ask for it. Marcus creates an award for the most supportive employee of the month and challenges the team to be supportive, saying everyone will be judged on who offers the most support to Tammy. People offer various forms of support and the outcome results in more winners and losers than expected. Marcus feels everyone is a winner. Show Less

Bullying is repeated intimidation. It's unacceptable and illegal. In this entertaining episode, Serena expects Marcus to stamp out bullying within his department. Marcus is shocked that bullying exists in his team, and takes a radical approach to bullying awareness. He challenges people to bully each other so they can discuss the feelings that arise. Some team members seem rather skilled at the task while others struggle to cope. Marcus reinforces that bullying cannot be tolerated in the team. Learning outcomes include: Make prevention training a priority, clarify what constitutes bullying, ensure everyone feels safe and make sure all bullying is stopped. Show Less

New ideas keep a business developing and growing, but all ideas need to be approached with creative suggestions and enthusiasm. In this episode Marcus invites everyone to suggest innovations to enhance productivity and improve the culture. Junko and Alex compete and tension escalates when accusations are made about stealing ideas. Marcus and Michael present new ideas to the group that are received with varying degrees of success. Carol emphasizes that ideas should be shared. Michael's innovation of micro bags is put into practice. Show Less

Are you stressed out? The students at Martindale High School are. They don’t like feeling tense and they don’t know what to do about it. But help is coming and you’re invited to go along. Learn exactly what stress is and discover that there is both bad stress and good stress. Not everyone experiences stress the same way. You’ll understand the many symptoms of stress. Then you’ll uncover all kinds of strategies to keep stress levels in balance. When you know what stress is, what the symptoms are and how proven strategies can work, you’ll be able to handle whatever life brings you! Show Less

Who are you and how do you make decisions about your life and future? Explore your personal potential through the powerful motivational Personal Potential programme and thought-provoking and guiding questions. Included in this complete kit are the 20 page Personal Potential activities featuring supporting worksheets and activities that incorporate key messages from the video. Perfect for the classroom or after school programmes! Show Less

Do you know what you want to do when you grow up? Do you know how to get there from here? Walk through the steps and strategies of goal-setting, and discover how these steps can help you accomplish your goal! Interviews feature real students who are pursuing their goals in order to discover their secrets to success. No matter what your dream in life, you will be inspired. Show Less

Teens are bombarded every day by advertising and marketing. They are a very valuable market for retailers today, but sometimes this pressure can push young people into making unwise purchasing decisions. So how do you make wise purchasing decisions? In this program, we explore the key concepts of buying smart for teens, using realistic scenarios and up-to-date information. In it, Maggie and Ethan shop for a bike and online for an MP3 player while learning and applying the four steps consumers should consider when making a purchase to make sure you're getting what you want and need. Show Less

Each and every one of us has personal values that are distinct and different. As we grow, our values develop and change, shaped by our families, peers, culture, role models and the media. In this Australian-made, curriculum fit programme we define personal values and explore how they are developed. We see how people and experiences shape our identity and give special attention to positive and negative risk taking and how to cope with conflicting values. The programme features volunteers from Big Brothers and Big Sisters, an internationally recognised organisation committed to providing strong role models and mentors for adolescents. Show Less

In this programme, Investment Advisor Freda Miriklis, shares her top three tips to help manage personal finances. We can all take more control of our finances - even if we don’t earn a lot of money. It comes down to understanding our expenses and making informed decisions. Freda Miriklis defines good debt, bad debt and outlines a practical approach to savings and expenditure. This programme will help us to evaluate our essential needs and determine the right time to spend money on non-essentials. Show Less

Soft skills are essential to success in business. This informative programme examines soft skills that are essential for people re-entering the workforce. It supplies tips and strategies for succeeding and integrating into a new organisation after a break from work. Power Listening examines the ten essential steps that are involved in listening rather than just hearing. We examine the difference between listening and hearing and demonstrate ways to not only become a better listener but use it to gain serious advantage in your career. This is an excellent resource for people coming back to work or wanting to develop skills to further their career. Show Less

This programme starts with a number of accessible examples to illustrate what we mean by assumptions, how we find them and use the negative test, and how finding them can help to illuminate arguments. Students are then asked to test their critical thinking skills by looking for the assumptions in a location based film and studio discussion on the rise in binge drinking amongst girls. Finally, Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen gives his analysis of the case study and provides follow up support material. Show Less

Using a fast-paced, entertaining blend of short dramatic situations and animated cartoons, the programme helps students deal with strong emotions. Students see how the brain goes into "reptilian" mode when emotions run high. They learn to identify their own emotional triggers and recognise their unique patterns of responding to those triggers, both physically and emotionally. Show Less

As students prepare to live on their own, they need to learn how to be financially wise. This current, relevant video features interviews with real teens and beneficial tips on budgeting, credit cards, debit cards, loans and more. Help your students be financially prepared for the future. Show Less