This program explores study stress explaining what it is, what causes it and what are some typical signs or symptoms to be wary of. Students, parents and teachers are also shown some very practical ways to help ease the load, including: the importance of a stable home and study environment, good time management and planning skills, a healthy eating and posture, exercise, rest and sleep, and the value of a strong support network. The video was produced with input from Melbourne University’s Learning Skills Unit, the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Bendigo Health Care Group.
Grade levels: Adult
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Talking Gender
How is gender created? This program studies the effect on gender by: the media and society, education and careers, family and the home.
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Ensemble Performance: Australian Drama Series
This program examines the development of an ensemble theatre for young people.
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Mmmarketing: A Food Marketing Case Study
In this program we examine how a food product is marketed, in particular the key elements – Product, Price, Place and Promotion, the famous four Ps – which interact to create a successful product and company.
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Essential Interview Skills
This innovative package offers practical interview skills development for young people looking to gain entry to the workforce for the first time, those seeking a change in employment or students arranging work experience. Role plays are used to demonstrate how to best answer questions and make the most of the interview opportunity. The program features interviews with a range of industry professionals who provide advice on such topics as personal presentation, body language, the expectations of employers, researching the company and communication skills. Teachers’ notes accompany the program.
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Motivations for an Active Lifestyle
This program addresses the worrying increase in physical inactivity. Most importantly it also considers what it takes to motivate people to take up, and continue physical activity.
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Exploring e-Commerce
This comprehensive introduction to the concepts of addition and subtraction takes students through a selection of carefully graded, entertaining activities, providing plenty of practice and reinforcement.
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Network Security
The issue of network security is of prime importance to every organization that manages its affairs with the help of a computer network – which these days is most. This program examines human and environmental threats to network security and the various measures that should be implemented.
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Genes and Inheritance: Priests, Peas, Punnets and Pedigrees
This program starts with Mendel, and introduces a number of important concepts, principles and definitions that form the basis of the modern understanding of genetics and inheritance. It covers the use of Punnet Squares looks at gene linkage, sex linkage, and crossing over. It also introduces Pedigree Analyses using examples of autosomal and sex-linked inheritance.
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New Foods at the Market
The program looks at new food, including varieties of fruit and vegetables, delicatessen items and cuts of meat that have appeared in Australian shops in recent times.