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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Hi all,<BR>
Apologies for cross-posts.<BR>
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A quick reminder that PixelEd is hosting GEAR UP for 2011 at the National Gallery St Kilda Road this coming Saturday March 5th. It's a great way to tap into expert knowledge about the VET IDM course, increase your confidence that you are targeting your students' tasks effectively, and networking with other teachers of IDM.<BR>
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As always, PixelEd is committed to providing relevant PDs at realistic prices.<BR>
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Bookings close Friday 4th March on:<BR>
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<A HREF="https://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/vet-idm-cert-3-gear-up-for-2011">https://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/vet-idm-cert-3-gear-up-for-2011</A><BR>
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DETAILS:<BR>
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This day is aimed primarily at teachers new to VET IDM and teachers who have taught Year 1 of the course and are now teaching Year 2 for the first or second time. As a bonus, we are offering a new session on ways of utilising the extensive resources of the NGV, who are hosting the day at their St Kilda Road site.<BR>
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VET IDM Cert 3 - GEAR UP FOR 2011<BR>
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Saturday March 5th<BR>
National Gallery of Victoria, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne<BR>
10.00 - 3.30<BR>
Cost: $90<BR>
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Program Details:<BR>
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Sessions on Unit 1-2 and 3-4 of the Cert 3 course.<BR>
The PixelEd Committee will offer advice on approaches to teaching VET IDM, resources, sample work, assessment, administrative requirements and discussion of any issues of concern to new and inexperienced teachers.<BR>
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Including a special session and tour to explore ways in which the NGV can be used as a resource in developing projects for IDM / multimedia classes.<BR>
Former multimedia teacher and NGV educator Ingrid Wood will help us explore possibilities!<BR>
• Why bring my class to the NGV?<BR>
• What can the NGV add to my programs?<BR>
• What resources or support can the NGV provide?<BR>
• What would my students do at the gallery? What would they do after their visit?<BR>
• How does this relate to my study design?<BR>
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Light lunch and morning tea included<BR>
Plenty of opportunities to network with other teachers and feel free to bring tasks and<BR>
ideas to share with others!<BR>
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NOTE<BR>
***Entry to the Gallery will be through the northern Schools Entrance, known as the<BR>
'Mousehole' entrance!<BR>
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BOOKINGS: <A HREF="https://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/vet-idm-cert-3-gear-up-for-2011">https://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/vet-idm-cert-3-gear-up-for-2011</A><BR>
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Marian Stoney<BR>
Email - stoney.marian.sy@edumail.vic.gov.au<BR>
Eltham High School<BR>
Withers Way, Eltham 3095<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au/">http://www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au/</A><BR>
Telephone: (03) 9430 5111<BR>
Facsimile: (03) 9431 0448<BR>
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