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color:#1F497D'>Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hope you are looking forward to going to the VITTA Conference
Monday and Tuesday – I am looking forward to catching up with colleagues – and I
think the mid Term 3 date will be a refreshing change! Here are the top 10
reasons for going to the VITTA conference!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#3C00FF'>10. <b>Value</b>: All this for a two day
registration? 120 presentations to choose from, 8 concurrent
workshops, Expo with 50 exhibitors, Cocktail party price included.
This is incredible value because this is a conference run by
teachers for teachers. We are not charging like some commercial operators
are charging for conferences with a much more limited variety.</span><span
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color:#3C00FF'>9. Free <b>real barista coffee</b> both days provided
by Acer to all delegates.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#3C00FF'>8. <b>Networking</b>: it's the opportunity to network
with like minds – educational leaders and like minded teachers passionate about
the use of ICT in education.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:
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color:#3C00FF'>7. <b>Mobile Devices.</b> Delegates have
the opportunity to use an Acer Iconia for the duration of the
conference. Come and compare and contrast the Iconias with iPads.
Lots of sessions on how to use iPads and mobile devices in the classroom.</span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#3C00FF'>6. <b>International video link</b> with Stephen
Heppell and Yong Zhao talking with Gerry White and Roger Larsen on the themes
of the conference. Be prepared to ask them a question in one of three
ways!</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#3C00FF'>5. <b>The Cocktail Party.</b> Come and see
the start of a new way to celebrate at the VITTA Annual Cocktail Party.
Cost is included in the price of the ticket. We don't think you will be
disappointed!</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#3C00FF'>4. The <b>Adobe Theatrette</b> in the Expo.
Interested in Creative Suite 5 and all the software Adobe is famous for?
Want to learn from experts? Come and participate in the Theatrette or
even stand at the back of the Theatrette and just a have a look in the Expo!</span><span
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color:#3C00FF'>3. The <b>passport app.</b> The Iconia you
use will have a new way to collect stamps to enter the prize draws. VITTA
conferences are famous for the great prizes our Expo vendors give us to give to
you as prizes. </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#3C00FF'>2. <b>Leadership pathway:</b> Each session has
a presentation for leaders with a quality and depth of thought, experience
and practice that we are fortunate to be able to call on. This is not
just for Principals, IT Directors and Curriculum leaders, it is also for
those aspiring to leadership. </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;
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color:#3C00FF'>1. <b>The program. </b>The VITTA Conference is
always about the program. Whether you are into VCE IT and want to hear
from the experts to whether your school is starting on the one to one journey –
from primary to secondary, we have a tremendous array of talent and dedicated
teachers wanting to share their knowledge and understanding with you.</span><span
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color:#3C00FF'>Bookings close at the end of the week. Now is the time to
register at <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/conference2011">http://www.vitta.org.au/conference2011</a></span><span
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color:#3C00FF'>Psst! There's also a Technicians One Day Conference! <a
href="http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/452">http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/452</a></span><span
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color:#1F497D'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Adrian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#002060'>Adrian
Janson </span></b><b><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:#002060'>B.Sc, Dip.Ed,
M.Ed<br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060'>VITTA Vice-President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060'>Director of
ICT<br>
</span></b><span style='color:#244061'>Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill,
South Yarra, Victoria 3141 Australia.<br>
Phone: 03 9826 0711 International: +61 3 9826 0711<br>
Fax: 03 9826 8767 International: +61 3 9826 8767<br>
E-mail: <a href="janson.adrian.a@edumail.vic.gov.au">janson.adrian.a@edumail.vic.gov.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#244061'>Website: <a
href="http://www.mhs.vic.edu.au/">http://www.mhs.vic.edu.au</a></span><span
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href="http://jansona.edublogs.org/" target="_blank">http://jansona.edublogs.org</a></span><span
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