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--></style></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi Folks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> Can I just say I had the best day yesterday in some time, professionally speaking , with colleagues from the Software Development community coming together to share some amazing insights and ideas and experiences. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> On behalf of all those present I would like to thank Phil, Chris, Claudia, James for an amazing job.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I hope we have many more days like that one and continue to share on Edulists for the benefit of everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Speak soon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Kevork Krozian<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Tel 0419 356 034 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> sofdev [mailto:sofdev-bounces@edulists.com.au] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Feain, Philip A<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, 8 February 2018 9:22 AM<br><b>To:</b> Year 12 VCE Informatics Teachers' Mailing List <informatics@edulists.com.au>; Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List <sofdev@edulists.com.au><br><b>Subject:</b> [Year 12 SofDev] 2018 School-assessed Task professional learning sessions (last reminder)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a last reminder that in last November’s VCAA Bulletin and the February VCAA Bulletin that details regarding the 2018 School-assessed Task professional learning sessions were advertised for teachers to register. Below are the details for teachers regarding the day sessions and webinars for Algorithmics, Informatics and Software Development as well as the link to register for the sessions. You can still register up to tomorrow. Sessions commence next week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Link to the February 2018 VCAA Bulletin: <a href="http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/correspondence/bulletins/2018/February/vce_curriculum.aspx">http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/correspondence/bulletins/2018/February/vce_curriculum.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Professional learning sessions for School-assessed Tasks will be held during February 2018. These full-day sessions are designed to provide teachers with a clear understanding of how to apply the assessment criteria and descriptors for the School-assessed Task in the relevant study. Note that the Administrative information for each study has been published on the study webpages for 2018.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Professional learning session (Day) Date<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Software Development Monday 12 February<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Algorithmics (HESS) Friday 16 February<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Informatics Tuesday 20 February<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Web conference session (after school) Date<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Software Development Wednesday 14 February<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Informatics Wednesday 21 February<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Link to register or contact VCAA: <a href="https://vcaa.au1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cA8PYdlJbt31d6B&Q_JFE=0">https://vcaa.au1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cA8PYdlJbt31d6B&Q_JFE=0</a> or <span lang=EN style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#333333'><a href="mailto:curriculum.vcaa.vce@edumail.vic.gov.au"><span style='color:#0066CC'>curriculum.vcaa.vce@edumail.vic.gov.au</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:#EFEFEF'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once you register you should receive a confirmation email. Sometimes this may arrive in your junk mail/spam inbox. If you have any queries regarding registration please contact the VCE Unit via the number in the VCAA Bulletin. They will be able to assist you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kind Regards<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phil.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Phil Feain | Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Level 32, Casselden<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>2 Lonsdale Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Melbourne VIC 3000<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>T: 03 9032 1724 | 0428 329 759<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>E</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>: </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><a href="mailto:feain.philip.a@edumail.vic.gov.au">feain.philip.a@edumail.vic.gov.au</a></span></u><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> </span><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority provides high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting that promotes individual lifelong learning.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#262626;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:#007F00;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>P</span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00007F;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> </span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#007F00;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Please consider the environment before printing this email</span></b><span style='color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='background:white;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><pre><span style='color:black'>IMPORTANT - This email and any attachments may be confidential. 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