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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/" title=""Leading & Learning >From The Edge" "><span style='color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=203 height=110 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01CC5E8A.42698090" alt="Description: Description: cid:image001.gif@01CC5DC9.218ED440"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo/technical-program-2011">REGISTRATIONS</a> for the <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/452">Technical Conference</a> are open!</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>VITTA is proud to present the <b>VITTA Technical Conference 2011 on Monday 29<sup>th</sup> August</b>. The<b> Technical Conference </b>runs concurrently with the first day of the<b> VITTA Annual Conference & Expo 2011 -</b> <b>Leading and Learning from the Edge.</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Major themes of the <b>Technical Conference</b> include management of mobile devices for all students as well as managing both Apple and PC hardware and software in your school environment. We have a great range of presenters and the sessions cover many topics including how to manage mobile devices, how to manage apple mobile devices, wireless networking, virtual machines, networks and databases. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As well, delegates to the <b>Technical Conference</b> are invited to visit the <b>Conference Expo</b>. More than 60 exhibitors will be present to assist with school's decisions in implementing ICT infrastructure and elearning plans. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The exhibitors provide the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the latest developments in IT education products and services from a wide range of educational suppliers to the P – Y12 sector. They can assist you to develop the best solutions to your hardware, software, networking and professional development problems. The exhibitors are among the most knowledgeable people in the country and they are very happy to discuss any issues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>VITTA turns 21</b> this year, so delegates are also invited to help celebrate at the <b><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo/vitta-is-21-cocktail-party-2">Cocktail Party</a></b> from 6:00pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please pass this information on to <span style='color:#1F497D'>any of </span>your technical support staff <span style='color:#1F497D'>who may </span>have not yet received any information about the <b>VITTA Technical Conference 2011</b>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As well, if you have an <b>outstanding technical support person</b> working in your school, you should nominate them for one of the awards in the categories of “Outstanding Achievements in Developing Technical Tools for the Education Community” and Outstanding Achievement in Technical Support to the Education Community”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Technical Conference venue is the <b>Melbourne Racing Club, Caulfield Racecourse, Gate 22, Station Street, Caulfield, Victoria 3162</b>. This link will show you information about <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo/venue-and-accommodation">getting to the venue</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to know more, here are some links:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/452">VITTA Technical Conference 2011</a> 29<sup>th</sup> August<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/449">VITTA Annual Conference & Exp0 2011</a> 29<sup>th</sup> and 30<sup>th</sup> August<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/ict-industry-bus-tour">VITTA Bus Tour</a> 31<sup>st</sup> August<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope to see you there!<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paul<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>--------------------------- <br>Paul Wright<br>VITTA - Project Office<br>T: +61 3 9495 6836<br>F: +61 3 9495 6834<br>E: <a href="mailto:paulw@vitta.org.au">paulw@vitta.org.au</a><br>W: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/" target="_blank">www.vitta.org.au</a><br>Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St,<br>Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><br><b><i>Join us for the 2011 VITTA Annual Conference ~ Leading and Learning from the Edge</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>29-30 August 2011<br><a href="http://vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo">http://vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>