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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>VITTA PD sessions in October, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Enhancing your Platform Games with Game Maker<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>In this workshop, learners will explore different ways to enhance Platform Games and create characters for platform games. The material covered in this workshop is new material and not previously included in VITTA Game Maker resource packs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>DATE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Tuesday, October 18 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VENUE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra, Melway Map Ref: 2L J 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PARKING:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Enter from Alexander Avenue and park in the circular drive. Enter via main door to Reception<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>TIME:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PRICE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> VITTA Members $99 or $150 for Non-members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>LAST CHANCE!!!</span></b> <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/enhancing-your-platform-games-with-game-maker"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Register now</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>*********<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Reinvent your Teaching with Challenge Based Learning!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find out how Challenge Based Learning can invigorate teaching and learning of Primary and Middle Years classes! It is an approach that is highly engaging, embraces authentic learning and is great for students and teachers to use 21st century learning skills. Find out about the theory and see classroom examples.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>A comprehensive set of online resources will be available as will membership of a network to support this learning.<o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>DATE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Thursday, October 20, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>TIME:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> 4:30 - 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VENUE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> The ICT Teaching & Learning Centre, Williamstown Primary School, Corner of Parker and Electra Streets, Williamstown.<br>Ample parking available outside school, check signage. <br>Nearest railway station, Williamstown Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>MacBooks, online resources and afternoon tea included</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PRICE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Non-members $100 Members $80<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/reinvent-your-teaching-with-challenge-based-learning"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Register now</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*********<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Certificate of Emerging Technologies in Geelong - Part 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VITTA’s Certificate of Emerging Technologies consists of four units leading the award of the Certificate. The creation of a reflective blog and participation in an action project will lead to discoveries about the technologies that are emerging at an ever increasing rate by exploring the technologies themselves in this exciting VITTA Certificate of Emerging Technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 1:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> How do podcasts enhance student learning? How do you make podcasts? What about digital storytelling? Learn through a practical hands-on workshop with time to explore and learn the tools that students love to use to demonstrate their learning. In this session you will explore making and subscribing to podcasts as an example of Web 2.0 and continue developing your Professional Learning Network through podcasting. The session will include hands-on exploration of some of the tools introduced by the discussion. At the end of the session you will have made and uploaded a short podcast to the web and begun to explore digital story telling tools<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>BOOK EACH INDIVIDUALLY or EMAIL (</span><a href="mailto:pd@vitta.org.au"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>pd@vitta.org.au</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>) TO BOOK FOR ALL FOUR <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 1:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <b>October 24 = Podcasting & Digital Storytelling</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 2:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> October 31 = Mobile Technologies for Learning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 3:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> November 7 = Wikis, Blogs & Clouds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 4:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> November 14 = Copyright and Digital Citizenship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VENUE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Geelong High School, Ryrie Street, East Geelong VIC 3219 (03) 5229 2221 Melways map 402 N6/P6<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>TIME:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PRICE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> VITTA Members $125 each session or $450 for 4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-indent:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Non-members $160 each session or $600 for 4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/certificate-of-emerging-technologies-in-geelong-part-1"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Register now</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>*********<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>What’s New in iLife ’11?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Just got a new MacBook, maybe through the DEECD Notebooks for teachers and Principals program? You will notice that it comes with the new version of iLife.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>This will be a hands-on session as much as possible. A comprehensive set of online resources will be available as will membership of a network to support this learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>• So what’s new in iLife ‘11?<br>• What are the changes?<br>• What are the implications of this upgrade for the classroom><br>• Exploring what’s new in iPhoto?<br>• Exploring what’s new in iTunes?<br>• Exploring what’s new in GarageBand?<br>• Exploring what’s new in iWeb?<br>• Exploring what’s new in iMovie & iDVD?<br>• What are some great things you can do in the classroom with iLife ‘11<br>• Where to after this session?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>DATE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Thursday, October 27, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>TIME:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> 4:30 - 6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VENUE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> The ICT Teaching & Learning Centre, Williamstown Primary School, Corner of Parker and Electra Streets, Williamstown.<br>Ample parking available outside school, check signage. <br>Nearest railway station, Williamstown Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>MacBooks, online resources and afternoon tea included</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PRICE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Non-members $100 Members $80<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/whats-new-in-ilife-11"><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Register now</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>*********<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Certificate of Emerging Technologies in Geelong - Part 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VITTA’s Certificate of Emerging Technologies consists of four units leading the award of the Certificate. The creation of a reflective blog and participation in an action project will lead to discoveries about the technologies that are emerging at an ever increasing rate by exploring the technologies themselves in this exciting VITTA Certificate of Emerging Technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 2:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> How can netbooks, iPads, iPod Touches and iPhones help learning? What are some of the issues involved in mobile learning in the classroom? Is technology a fundamental requirement for teaching and learning, or an optional add-on? A hands-on learning session with mobile devices providing an exploration of useful apps for learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>BOOK EACH INDIVIDUALLY or EMAIL (<a href="mailto:pd@vitta.org.au">pd@vitta.org.au</a>) TO BOOK FOR ALL FOUR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 1:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> October 24 = Podcasting & Digital Storytelling<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 2:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> <b>October 31 = Mobile Technologies for Learning</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 3:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> November 7 = Wikis, Blogs & Clouds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Part 4:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> November 14 = Copyright and Digital Citizenship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>VENUE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Geelong High School, Ryrie Street, East Geelong VIC 3219 (03) 5229 2221 Melways map 402 N6/P6<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>TIME:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PRICE:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> VITTA Members $125 each session or $450 for 4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='text-indent:36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Non-members $160 each session or $600 for 4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/certificate-of-emerging-technologies-in-geelong-part-2-2"><b>Register now</b></a><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Fay Richardson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Fay Richardson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Professional Learning Manager<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>VITTA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T: +61 3 9495 6836<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>F: +61 3 9495 6834<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>M: +61(0)488 545 995<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:fay@vitta.org.au">fay@vitta.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>W: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/">www.vitta.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>VITTA ~ supporting all educators with ICTs anywhere, any time<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/category/training-events">Professional Learning</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>