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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed to a very successful PD Day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I want to publicly thank the good folk at the Digital Learning Hub, in particular, Peter Wakefield.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peter is a veteran Vet MM/IDM teacher, and PixelEd really appreciated his generous involvement in our PD program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would recommend the facilities and opportunities offered at the Digital Learning Hub, but book early if you want to run a program for your class!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you haven’t seen the Arts Centre online learning portal, it’s well worth a look: <a href="http://artscentremelbourne.com.au/discover/online-learning.aspx">http://artscentremelbourne.com.au/discover/online-learning.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Not only are the resources fabulous, but it’s a great example of Interactive Digital Media!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also the sneak preview we were given of the Hamer Hall redevelopment was fantastic.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'>NEW RESOURCE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>At the PD we released our new Year 1-2 Task Resource booklet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a collection of 20 tasks, covering all the Units in the VETis Year 1 course. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A sample is attached.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The resource is available from our website <a href="http://www.pixeled.org.au">www.pixeled.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The cost is $250 for members and $300 for non-members. See website for details on ordering the resource.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope everyone has a really Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe and relaxing break.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t forget that if you have any IDM questions or tips to share, we will welcome your input here.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Claire Bloom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On behalf of the PixelEd Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>