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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Welcome to the new school year. I hope everyone has had a relaxing break.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In particular, welcome to those who are new to teaching VET IDM. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to post your questions and comments to the list, you’re sure to find someone who can help!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Watch this space for details of our 2012 PD offerings and resources.<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>Late last year, we released our new Unit 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 Cert 3, 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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See website for details on ordering the resource - payment is required with the order.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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>Regards<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></div></body></html>