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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Dear colleagues<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>While we work in a dynamic, exciting discipline area, it is also very
demanding as we need to keep abreast of both technical and curriculum developments.
Next year, in particular, is a big year for both ICT and IT. A new study design
is being implemented in 2011, and the learning curve is usually pretty steep in
the first year. Also, in 2011 schools will be preparing for, and some will be
implementing, the first four studies of the Australian Curriculum –
English, Mathematics, Science and History (P-10), and the related general
capabilities. And ICT is one of the ‘big’ three general
capabilities along with literacy and numeracy. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>All of these topics are the focus on the VITTA conference (<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>29-30 November</span></b>) so I would encourage you to
attend this conference at <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Caulfield
Racecourse </span></b>to both learn and share, and to celebrate your
achievements. At conferences, learning in formal sessions is always nicely
complemented by the informal sharing of ideas and knowledge with colleagues and
friends. And attending the conference dinner is a way to relax with colleagues
and to acknowledge outstanding achievements.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Support your subject association by attending the annual conference.
For conference details go to: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo">www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>and for direct registration go to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.vitta.org.au/conference2010">www.vitta.org.au/conference2010</a></span></font><font
size=2><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>See you at the conference.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Paula<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Paula Christophersen</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>ICT Curriculum Manager</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>VCAA</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>EAST MELBOURNE</span></font></st1:place><font
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lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt'>(03) 9651 4378</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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