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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks Paula for the invitation to contribute.
It is great when these offers come so frequently and openly (if only DE&T
worked that way !!!)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I think that the key problems arise from
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>* students</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - overwhelmingly want practical skills
and knowledge that they can use in their current or future work (whether it is
specifically vocational or just useful in the repertoire).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - (reluctantly) accept that they
have to learn "theory" because</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - - it puts the
practical skills & knowledge in context and</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - - thus makes it
more understandable and transferable</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>* VCAA</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - needs theory so that it can continue
to argue for intellectual equity and rigor among studies</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - has reduced space for practical skills
and knowledge to make room for theory</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - has removed specific practical
skills and knowledge because it has given these to VET and TAFE and does
not want duplication</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>* teachers</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - want to deliver all theory within a practical
context so they want space to develop skill that allow complex theory to be
experienced. This takes time and so the amount of theory covered is in
inverse proportion to the amount of practical work (some ivory tower dwellers
will always argue that any good teacher can deliver everything simultaneously
!)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - want to be able to offer specific courses that
meet student needs or be able to change a generic course to meet those
needs.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - want to deliver the nest study score they
can</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>* unis</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - don't want students to think they have already
"done" something which needs to be studied in depth at
university</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - IT is such a chaotic and changeable creature that
the more specific the skills, the less predictable is their
utility.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2> - Thus, unis want students with the highest "general
purpose" skills development - (1) reading (2) comprehension (3) composition (4)
clear & logical thinking (5) persistence and self-discipline. They are
far less interested in specific prepatory skills unless they are
"tailored".</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Thus, I support:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Year 11:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>General course structure focused on applications of
"application software" e.g. 2 a semester and 3 over the year (including options
for application environments that support programming). Application
types specified with associated skill/ knowledge lists to ensure standards
are comparable. Assessment task library collected from practicing
teachers, vetted for standards and made available on line as recommended
standards guide and curriculum support. Students who wish to focus on
system design would likely choose a programming support application for the
whole year.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Year 12 Systems: changed to de-emphasis general theory
unrelated to the capacity of the course to offer related skills and
experience. Focus on software development (programming) with specific
assessment questions related to each allowed language, as well as generic
questions re. programming. Secondary focus on hardware with options
available e.g. WiFi systems, network systems, personal computer systems.
Each with specific assessable content description (differences and
overlap). Idea being to encourage depth c whatever the school can provide
practically to play with. Main improvement - more programming time and
focus; less general theory of which students are unlikely to have any
possibility of direct experience; more specific hardware focus so that schools
are encouraged to provide hands on; more of the course specifically assessable
at end of year exam via optional sections.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Year 12 IPM: Changed to de-emphasis general theory
unrelated to the capacity of the course to offer related skills and
experience. Focus on software applications at high standard. Approved
software types and "brands" c associated specific examinable skills &
knowledge (not possible if only vague software "types" are specified). 2
applications all year. Students encouraged to complete portfolio tasks of
increasing complexity as in a job e.g. MS Access - flat file DB,
related DB c standard reports, customised data structure and
outputs, customised features requiring macros, linked tables; improve
existing design (disassemble, reassemble); complete DB based on output document
samples etc. Main improvement - more application use time and focus; less
general theory of which students are unlikely to have any possibility of direct
experience; more specific software focus so that schools are encouraged to
provide hands on; more of the course specifically assessable at end of year exam
via optional sections.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Just some holiday thoughts......</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=893273004-06042005><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<P class=MsoAutoSig align=left>==================================<BR>Stephen
Digby, Learning Technology Manager<BR><A
href="mailto:digby.stephen.p@edumail.vic.gov.au">digby.stephen.p@edumail.vic.gov.au</A><BR>Cheltenham
Secondary College<BR><A
href="http://www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au/">www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au</A><BR>Ph: 613
955 55 955<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fx: 9555
8617<BR>==================================<BR><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Maiser@novell2.fhc.vic.edu.au
[mailto:Maiser@novell2.fhc.vic.edu.au] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Christophersen, Paula
P<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, 24 March 2005 11:44 AM<BR><B>To:</B> IS
List<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: IPM 2006 Study Design<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The VCE IT study design
is accredited until the end of 2006, so it’s business as usual until the
commencement of 2007. A reaccredited study design will be available in schools
in early 2006. This is in line with the VCAA’s policy of providing schools with
a year’s notice of its reaccredited study designs.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I’m not certain if I
should be asking this question, but here goes!! If anyone has some opinions on
the suitability of the current 6-unit structure of VCE IT, please share them.
Many of you expressed your opinions in the online survey last year, and
these have been taken into account. The committee reviewing the study is
considering the viability of some other study structures. Some possibilities
include:</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">r<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">two studies of 4 units
each</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">r<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">one study only of 4
units</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">r<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">a couple of
‘stand-alone’ units at units 1 and 2 that have a clear focus/context rather than
just Info Tech 1 and Info Tech 2; and then the IPM and IS-type structure at
units 3 and 4</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">r<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the current offering (6
unit structure)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">r<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the current offering,
but with an option within units 3 and 4</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><FONT
face=Wingdings color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">r<FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">…..?
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I’m happy for people to
send their comments directly to me, if that is their choice. Alternatively, an
open discussion may result in other options being proposed. Looking forward to
reading your comments!</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Regards</SPAN></FONT></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">Paula Christophersen</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">ICT Curriculum Manager</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">VCAA</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">41 St Andrews Place</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">EAST MELBOURNE</SPAN></FONT><FONT
color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"> 3002</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoAutoSig><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=navy size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: navy">(03) 9651 4378</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">-----Original
Message-----<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B>
Maiser@novell2.fhc.vic.edu.au [mailto:Maiser@novell2.fhc.vic.edu.au] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Philip Brown<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, 24 March 2005 9:33
AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> IPM List<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> IPM 2006 Study
Design</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Has anybody any idea where next
years study design for IPM is at? Is there a web site or discussion forum which
is discussing the developments or proposed changes? </SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">P. Brown<BR>Oxley College<BR>9727
9917</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV>
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