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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">ICT Week is only one week away and there are plenty of
exciting activities planned to celebrate the use of ICT in all facets of
society. Make sure you and your school community gets involved by participating
in the following activities or by running something in your own school and
letting us know!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">1) ICT &
Careers Expo<br>
<i style="">Did you know that the IT industry is one
of the fastest growing career markets in Australia?</i></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Come along and find out more about how you can achieve
your career goals at the 2009 <b style="">ICT &
Careers Expo</b>. <span style=""> </span>From Fashion, to
Sport, to Music, to Programming and much more - we have all the answers!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;">Date:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;"> Saturday 1<sup>st</sup> August</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"><br>
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">Venue:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> Melbourne
High School, Forrest
Hill, South Yarra</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Century Gothic";"> <br>
</span><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;">Time:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;"> 10:00am – 3:00pm</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"><br>
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">Cost:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> FREE </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;">For
information about exhibitors and over 25 presentations or to download your FREE
tickets go to <a href="http://www.ictweek.vitta.org.au">www.ictweek.vitta.org.au</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">2) ICT Industry
Bus Tour<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">There are still a couple of places left for the ICT
Industry Bus Tour for teachers and career practitioners. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">The bus will visit the Centre for
Health Innovation, Monash University Computing
Museum, Ericsson and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment and will
include hands on activities and one-on-one interaction with ICT industry
professionals. The day will not only be a fun introduction to possibilities in
the ICT industry, but also a great way to network with colleagues and industry.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Date:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"> Thursday 30<sup>th</sup> July</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Start and Finish:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"> VITTA Office, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Time:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"> 8:30am – 7:00pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Cost:</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"> FREE for VITTA Members<br>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br>
</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">For a full program
outline and information on how to apply visit <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents">www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents</a> and
click on Industry Bus Tour</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">3) Natcoll
Short Courses</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Natcoll in conjunction with VITTA are presenting limited
edition Multimedia Short Courses during ICT Week. <br>
<br>
Choose from a range of short courses covering programs like Photoshop,
Indesign, Flash and GameMaker. <br>
<i><br>
<b>Monday, 27 July, 2009 </b> </i> <br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/92/title/Creating%20and%20Editing%20Artwork%20with%20Photoshop" target="_blank"><b>Creating and editing artwork with Photoshop</b></a> - 9:00am
– 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/94/title/Creative%20Print%20Layouts%20with%20InDesign" target="_blank"><b>Creative print layouts with InDesign</b></a> - 1:30pm –
4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<b><br>
<i>Tuesday, 28 July, 2009</i></b><br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/96/title/Animating%20and%20Creating%20Interactivity%20with%20Flash" target="_blank"><b>Animating and creating interactivity with Flash</b></a> -
9:00am – 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<b><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/98/title/Creative%20Game%20Design%20with%20Game%20Maker" target="_blank">Creative game design with Game Maker</a> </b>- 1:30pm – 4:30pm
(Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<i><br>
<b>Thursday, 30 July, 2009</b></i><br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/93/title/Creating%20and%20Editing%20Artwork%20with%20Photoshop" target="_blank"><b>Creating and editing artwork with Photoshop</b></a> - 9:00am
– 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/95/title/Creative%20Print%20Layouts%20with%20InDesign" target="_blank"><b>Creative print layouts with InDesign</b></a> - 1:30pm –
4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<b><br>
<i>Friday, 31 July, 2009</i></b><br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/97/title/Animating%20and%20Creating%20Interactivity%20with%20Flash%20-%20July%2031" target="_blank"><b>Animating and creating interactivity with Flash</b></a> -
9:00am – 12:30pm (Including Morning Tea and Refreshments)<br>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/99/title/Creative%20Game%20Design%20with%20Game%20Maker%20-%20July%2031" target="_blank"><b>Creative game design with Game Maker</b></a> - 1:30pm –
4:30pm (Including Afternoon Tea and Refreshments)</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Please note, all sessions are hands
on and each session is strictly limited to 21 attendees. Please register early
to avoid disappointment at missing out</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Venue: </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Swinburne</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"> University</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">, John Street, Hawthorn, Room number: AS405
(<a href="http://www.swinburne.edu.au/campuses/hawthorn/maps/" target="_blank">http://www.swinburne.edu.au/campuses/hawthorn/maps/</a>)<b><br>
Cost: </b><span style="">VITTA<b> </b></span>Members =
$140 | Non-Members = $175</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Want
to know more? Go to <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents" target="_blank">www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents</a> for full descriptions or to
register online. Contact VITTA on <a href="mailto:pd@vitta.org.au" target="_blank">pd@vitta.org.au</a> or 9495 6836 if you have any questions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">4) PixelEd Meet
the Multimedia Industry Dinner</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">PixelEd's
annual "Meet Industry Dinner" gives Multimedia and Interactive
Digital Media teachers an opportunity to fulfill the VET training requirement
to stay up-to-date on industry matters. It is also a great opportunity to
network with other teachers, explore career options and talk to industry
professionals.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">This years
keynote speakers include <b>Wayne Rankin</b>, a renowned Australia-based
graphic designer and a representative from <b>Big Ant Studios</b>, a Melbourne-based
game studio.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">The Dinner
will be held at <b>Enoteca Oggi</b> 237 Lygon St, Carlton 3053,<br>
<b>Thursday July 30 at 7.15</b><br>
3 course meal (drinks extra)<br>
<b>Cost:</b> $70 (members of PixelEd - $60)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">Register
online today for this limited event at: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/91/title/PixelEd%20Meet%20the%20Industry%20Dinner">http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents/id/91/title/PixelEd%20Meet%20the%20Industry%20Dinner</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">5) Create Your Own
Event</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Join VITTA in celebrating ICT best practice teaching
and learning in Australian schools!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Are you running or know of an innovative ICT program
in your school or community? VITTA is currently looking to promote ICT
activities, competitions and events throughout Australia. To register your school
or community event please contact the VITTA office on +61 3 9495 6836 or email
<a href="mailto:ictweek@vitta.org.au">ictweek@vitta.org.au</a></span></p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>______<br>Lisa Chadderton <br>Senior Project Officer <br>VITTA<br>P: +61 3 9495 6836 <br>F: +61 3 9495 6834 <br>M: 0402522596 <br>E: <a href="mailto:lisa@vitta.org.au">lisa@vitta.org.au</a> <br>
W: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au">www.vitta.org.au</a> <br>Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St <br>PO Box 1099 <br>Collingwood VIC 3066<br>