From mark.at.vitta at gmail.com Tue Oct 6 11:26:22 2009
From: mark.at.vitta at gmail.com (Mark Richardson)
Date: Tue Oct 6 19:30:21 2009
Subject: [edugames] GameMaker PD
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Dear Everyone
VITTA has had a request from a member who wants to attend a GameMaker PD
Does anyone know of anything coming up?
Kind Regards
Mark
Mark Richardson
Professional Learning Office
Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
M: +61(0)404 460 845
E: mark@vitta.org.au
W: www.vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St,
Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
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From: forster at ozonline.com.au (forster@ozonline.com.au)
Date: Wed Oct 7 00:03:12 2009
Subject: [edugames] GameMaker PD
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At the VITTA annual conference there will be
gamemaker for beginners
&
advanced gamemaker
> Dear Everyone
> VITTA has had a request from a member who wants to attend a GameMaker PD
> Does anyone know of anything coming up?
>
> Kind Regards
> Mark
>
> Mark Richardson
> Professional Learning Office
> Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association
>
> T: +61 3 9495 6836
> F: +61 3 9495 6834
> M: +61(0)404 460 845
> E: mark@vitta.org.au
> W: www.vitta.org.au
> Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St,
> Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
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> Dear Everyone
VITTA has had a request from a member who wants to attend a GameMaker PD
Does anyone know of anything coming up?
>
Kind Regards Mark
Mark Richardson Professional Learning Office Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association
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From bridie at vitta.org.au Tue Oct 6 16:54:07 2009
From: bridie at vitta.org.au (Bridie Mackay)
Date: Wed Oct 7 00:58:23 2009
Subject: [edugames] Register for VITTA Conference - great prizes to be won!
Apologies for x-post
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VITTA Slide to Open - digital learning conference programs are in schools this week! Only 7 weeks to go - fantastic prizes to be won each week of registration!
Early bird registrations are now open for our annual conference, Slide to Open digital learning - to be held at Flemington Racecourse, Monday 23 - Wed 25 November 2009 and VITTA has fantastic prize giveaways to offer registrants.
Each week leading up to the conference, every person who registers to attend Slide to Open - digital learning will be in the draw to win a fantastic prize for that week. Prizes include: netbook, iPod nano, Blue Snowball USB microphone, digital pen note-taker, Nintendo Wii console, iPod Touch and a Flip digital camcorder.
Winners of the registration prizes will be announced at the conference in November.
Conference program booklets have been sent to all VITTA members and Victorian schools this week, or you can download the program from http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/214.
___________________________________
Bridie Mackay
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: bridie@vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge Street
PO Box 1099
Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Australia
Slide to Open ~ digital learning
VITTA Conference 2009
Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 25
Grandstand Flemington Racecourse
From bridie at vitta.org.au Wed Oct 7 09:00:48 2009
From: bridie at vitta.org.au (Bridie Mackay)
Date: Wed Oct 7 17:04:33 2009
Subject: [edugames] What's New at the VITTA Conference? Apologies for x-post
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The VITTA Conference caters for a wide audience with a tailored program to suit teachers of all levels. Download the program from http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/214 to view the sessions we are presenting just for you!
What's new at the VITTA Annual Conference?
New events this year include Pre-conference workshops delivering hands-on training in a variety of programs, as well as workshops in leadership strategies. VITTA will also be hosting the inaugural Music and Media program throughout the conference, showcasing the very latest developments in digital music and media technology.
Meet Ty and Blake in the Nintendo Games Room where they will share their tips and tricks for introducing games for learning and how this can be mapped to VELS.
Thought Leadership
A Thought Leadership Q & A forum led by a panel of leading thinkers and educators promises to be an unmissable event at this year's conference.
ICT for every teacher
The Slide to Open - digital learning conference will offer a rich and exciting program for all teachers. We have sessions for teachers delivering the core VCE and VET curriculum in both the Information Technology and the Multimedia domains, sessions on VELS, a focus on primary school teachers on the Tuesday and special programs for Principals, ICT Leaders and Early Years educators that run concurrent to the general program. The conference will continue to provide exclusive seminars and workshops with keynote speakers Larry Johnson, Steve Hargadon and Sandy Phillips, delivering expertise in innovative teaching and learning approaches for contemporary learning.
Hurry, take advantage of the early-bird rates and register online now! www.vitta.org.au/conference2009. There are great prizes to be won just by registering.
www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo
___________________________________
Bridie Mackay
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: bridie@vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge Street
PO Box 1099
Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Australia
Slide to Open ~ digital learning
VITTA Conference 2009
Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 25
Grandstand Flemington Racecourse
From mia at vitta.org.au Wed Oct 7 11:17:49 2009
From: mia at vitta.org.au (Mia Solomon)
Date: Wed Oct 7 19:22:12 2009
Subject: [edugames] Still time to register for So you think you can rock!
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Hi everyone (apologies for the x-posts)
Just a quick update on VITTA's So you think you can rock...? interschool competition.
VITTA has revamped the Competition and combined both heats and finals to be held at the 2009 Annual VITTA Conference ~ Slide to Open, Wednesday November 25th.
This means you now have plenty of time to get your teams together and perfect your technique.
This competition is a fantastic opportunity for students and teachers to work together and explore this new technology and the benefits it brings to the classrooms.
It?s also a chance to win some fantastic prizes for yourself and your school.
To register your team or for more information please visit www.rock.vitta.org.au
Or alternately feel free to contact us directly 03 9495 6836 or rock@vitta.org.au
Good luck!
VITTA Project Office
Mia Solomon
VITTA Project Office
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: mia@vitta.org.au
W: www.vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134- 136 Cambridge St,
Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
From bridie at vitta.org.au Wed Oct 14 15:42:26 2009
From: bridie at vitta.org.au (Bridie Mackay)
Date: Wed Oct 14 23:46:41 2009
Subject: [edugames] Call for nominations for VITTA Committee - apologies for
x-post
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Nominations are now being invited for membership of the VITTA Committee of Management.
The VITTA Committee of Management is a vibrant and pro-active group that works collaboratively to represent all teachers in matters relating to the teaching of Information Technology and the effective use of ICTs in teaching and learning.
Why should I join the VITTA Committee?
* Be the first to know about developments and initiatives in ICT
* Be part of leading ICT learning into the 21st century
* Provide leadership, support and services for all levels of Information Technology education.
* Develop your own professional learning
* Join VITTA working parties to develop exciting projects and resources.
What should I bring to the VITTA Committee?
* Your energy
* Your ideas
* Your can-do attitude!
Nominees for VITTA Committee of Management must hold an individual VITTA membership and must be nominated by a fellow individual VITTA member. Nomination forms are available online at http://www.vitta.org.au/teachers and click on 'Join the VITTA committee'.
Nomination Forms must be received at VITTA by no later than 4.00pm on Tuesday 3 November 2009.
The VITTA Annual General Meeting will take place at the Slide to Open - digital learning conference on Tuesday 24 November at 5.00 pm.
Hurry, register to attend the VITTA Annual Conference now - there are great prizes to be won just for registering, including a Kindle2 Reader! Go to http://www.vitta.org.au/conference2009 to register.
___________________________________
Bridie Mackay
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: bridie@vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge Street
PO Box 1099
Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Australia
Slide to Open ~ digital learning
VITTA Conference 2009
Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 25
Grandstand Flemington Racecourse
From bridie at vitta.org.au Thu Oct 22 10:12:06 2009
From: bridie at vitta.org.au (Bridie Mackay)
Date: Thu Oct 22 18:16:38 2009
Subject: [edugames] 16th Annual AIMIA Awards - entries now open! apologies
for x-post
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16 th Annual AIMIA Awards
The AIMIA Awards, the longest running and most prestigious awards in Australia ?s interactive media industry, are now open for entries!
Celebrating the very best in digital content innovation across all genres and interactive media platforms, the AIMIA Awards recognise the industry?s finest and showcase Australia ?s leading Digital Content developers, content providers and application developers. The Awards have 25 categories including; video, advertising, mobile, entertainment, tourism & travel, social media, science, health & environment, financial and learning & education.
Entries are open until 4 November, 2008.
Rewarding your digital Excellence.
Enter the AIMIA Awards.
www.aimia.com.au/awards
___________________________________
Bridie Mackay
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: bridie@vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge Street
PO Box 1099
Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Australia
Slide to Open ~ digital learning
VITTA Conference 2009
Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 25
Grandstand Flemington Racecourse
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From bridie at vitta.org.au Thu Oct 22 10:48:23 2009
From: bridie at vitta.org.au (Bridie Mackay)
Date: Thu Oct 22 18:53:50 2009
Subject: [edugames] VITTA Outstanding Achievement Awards - nominate now!
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VITTA Outstanding Achievement Awards 2009
VITTA will be presenting these Awards at the conference dinner on Tuesday 24 November. Nominations are now open so don't delay!
There are four Outstanding Achievement Awards in 2009:
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Outstanding Achievement by a Primary teacher ~ The recipients of the Outstanding Achievement by a Primary teacher acknowledges the contribution of this teacher to the education community in the primary sector over a number of years. This award in 2009 is in its third year. Nominations begin in October of each year.
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Outstanding Achievement by a Secondary teacher ~ The recipients of the Outstanding Achievement by a Secondary teacher acknowledges the contribution of this teacher to the education community in the secondary sector over a number of years. This award in 2009 is in its ninth year and is a very coveted award. Nominations begin in October of each year.
? ICT Teacher of the Year ~ Nominations for this award recognised the achievements of an educator from either primary or secondary sector. This is a new award in 2009. We are also very pleased that Monash University Information Technology Faculty is sponsoring this award in 2009.
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ICT Leader of the Year ~ Nominations for this award recognised the achievements and contributions of a leader from education, government and industry. This is a new award in 2009. We are also very pleased that Editure is sponsoring this award in 2009.
Nomination forms for the 2009 VITTA Outstanding Achievement Awards can be downloaded here .
__________________________________
Bridie Mackay
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: bridie@vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge Street
PO Box 1099
Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Australia
Slide to Open ~ digital learning
VITTA Conference 2009
Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 25
Grandstand Flemington Racecourse
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From mark.at.vitta at gmail.com Thu Oct 22 16:58:30 2009
From: mark.at.vitta at gmail.com (Mark Richardson)
Date: Fri Oct 23 01:04:51 2009
Subject: [edugames] I in 1 VITTAs exciting film and animation competition
using mobile devices
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Dear Everyone
Get your students [ upper primary, lower secondary and senior
secondary] involved in 1 and 1 an exciting film and animation
competition using mobile devices
There are prizes of iTunes cards and Easi Speak microphones in each
section [ 6 sets of prizes all up]
Download the information pdf here http://www.3in6.vitta.org.au/uploads/1%20in%201.pdf
and go to the 1 in 1 website http://www.3in6.vitta.org.au/index.php?page=about-1-in-1
Kind Regards
Mark
Mark Richardson
Professional Learning Office
Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
M: +61(0)404 460 845
E: mark@vitta.org.au
W: www.vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St,
Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
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From bridie at vitta.org.au Fri Oct 30 16:45:40 2009
From: bridie at vitta.org.au (Bridie Mackay)
Date: Sat Oct 31 00:49:57 2009
Subject: [edugames] Digital video and photo comp for your students!
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1in1 video competition for schools!
There's still time to enter the 1in1 video and 6in6 digital photography competitions and be in the running to win great prizes!
1in1 is a video competition for teams of students. 1in1 is a challenge for school students to work closely together in a team to plan, create and film a short video or animation. It is also about active participation, problem solving, creative thinking, (as, for, of) learning in multimodal ways and having fun.
Students have one week [5 consecutive school days] to write, film and edit a 1 minute video or animation.
Submission of entries
These must be in the VITTA office, either by post or electronic submission by 9:00 a.m. Monday 16.11.2009.
More information is available at www.3in6.vitta.org.au (just click on the 1in1 tab).
For more details on the 1in1 competition contact Roland Gesthuizen: rge@westallsc.vic.edu.au.
6in6 digital photography competition
6in6 is a digital photography competition for teams of school students that aims to develop students' digital and visual literacy skills. Students have six weeks to create six images, using a readily-available device such as a mobile phone, digital camera or video camera.
The images should communicate a theme chosen by the students and will be judged on how effectively this theme is conveyed in the images, as well as the quality of the images presented, including design, visual appeal and composition. The images can be presented in a number of ways: digital story, photo montage, slide presentation, e-book, poster... the choice is yours!
Entries are due 16 November 2009 and you can register online. Go to www.3in6.vitta.org.au (just click on the 6in6 tab).
For more details on the 6in6 competition contact Denise Mendham: mendham.denise.c@edumail.vic.gov.au or Val Lewis: lewis.val.m@edumail.vic.gov.au.
___________________________________
Bridie Mackay
Senior Project Officer
VITTA
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: bridie@vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge Street
PO Box 1099
Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Australia
Slide to Open ~ digital learning
VITTA Conference 2009
Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 25
Grandstand Flemington Racecourse
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