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<b>To:</b> Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List <destech@edulists.com.au><br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">Hi Elizabeth</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">On the face of it, the document is permitting SAT’s to be conducted on site if not able to be conducted at home.  The most important documentation however will be what is prescribed by our VCAA curriculum manager.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">While some students will be happy with the possibility to continue with some practical work, this will not be fair or equitable across the state.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">By mandating this, schools will be put in the position of having to accommodate and provision for the support of additional students and staff, putting at further risk, the health and safety of those already onsite as well
 as those impacted by this.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">I do not see the need to try and throw together a set of scores that will appease the marking criteria just so that ranking and the ATAR score is easier to calculate.  These scores will not be fair and will be determined
 by what is achievable and will potentially bias schools or students based on resources and access.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">We already have assessments and SAC’s that will give a fair, equitable and achievable set of scores that will allow for both school and state ranking. Why add to the confusion.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">I am concerned that the decision makers are not fully aware of the facts and must say that I am disappointed with the lack of communication that has been provided by the VCAA around this matter.   The delays and uncertainty
 have kept schools in limbo and second guessing expectations.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">I would like to know what correspondence has been held between the VCAA and the education minister as well as what correspondence or enquiries have been held between the VCAA and it’s teaching staff.  I don’t recall ever
 being asked what, as a teacher, I felt might be achievable.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">I really hope that our subject specific communication takes into consideration our concerns when it finally comes out.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">Is Dan Murphy’s still an essential service as I might need pay them a visit!</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">Keep well.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> destech <destech-bounces@edulists.com.au>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Elizabeth Keep<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, 17 August 2020 11:54 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List <destech@edulists.com.au><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Whitehouse, Stuart<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, 17 August 2020 11:50 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List <</span><a href="mailto:destech@edulists.com.au"><span lang="EN-US">destech@edulists.com.au</span></a><span lang="EN-US">><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">Hi Laura</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">I would be interested in other schools views.  This is going to put considerable pressure, stress and complications on staff, students and parents.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="">Thoughts?</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Laura Murphy<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, 17 August 2020 11:16 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List' <</span><a href="mailto:destech@edulists.com.au"><span lang="EN-US">destech@edulists.com.au</span></a><span lang="EN-US">><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:</span></b><span style="color:black"> destech <</span><a href="mailto:destech-bounces@edulists.com.au">destech-bounces@edulists.com.au</a><span style="color:black">> on behalf of Rob Kayler-Thomson <</span><a href="mailto:Rob.Kayler-Thomson@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au">Rob.Kayler-Thomson@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au</a><span style="color:black">><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, 13 August 2020 8:47 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List' <</span><a href="mailto:destech@edulists.com.au">destech@edulists.com.au</a><span style="color:black">><br>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif; color:#595959">Sometimes I think that I should have retired last year when I was going to after teaching – then Woodwork - DT -Materials and Technology – Technological Design and Development
  and now Product Design and Technology for over 30 years,  but to use a C-19 phrase (were all in this together)  Its just a pity that the VCAA don’t share the same in at least giving something to all the Passionate Design teachers we have and our  Teachers
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Maryann AUGUSTINUS<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, 13 August 2020 8:20 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:destech@edulists.com.au"><span lang="EN-US">destech@edulists.com.au</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Design and Technology] Criteria 6-9</span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; color:#201F1E">I spoke to the VCAA Design and Tech curriculum manager, Leanne Compton, in regards to the concerns you raised about VCE Product Design and she had some useful
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<p class="x_xmsonormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; color:#201F1E">Firstly she wanted to reassure us that it's ok if students do not finish their products. SATs can be modified by only assessing the indicators under each of
 the criteria that don't involve/require prac. She gave the example for criteria 8, where teachers would assess students on indicator 2 only instead of 1,2 and 3.  VCAA trust that teachers will still be able to accurately rank their students so long as the
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 thing to note is that VCAA will not be making any further changes to U4. </span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; color:#201F1E">Leanne also mentioned that some schools are asking their student to create physical prototypes out of cardboard. This could be something worth exploring for
 the woodwork students.  Have we investigated sending out sewing machines/resource packs to students? This, of course, would have to be done in a way that is equitable to all student in the cohort. </span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; color:#201F1E">I also encourage you to contact Leanne. She was really generous with her time on the phone and easy to get a hold of. Her number is: 03 9032 1698. </span></p>
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