[Informatics] Teaching computational thinking - free PD

[Christophersen, Paula P]

Dear colleagues

With the implementation of the Digital Technologies curriculum almost upon us, and the reaccreditation of the Algorithmics (Higher Education Scored Study) imminent, here is a golden opportunity to participate in a free PD session at the University of Melbourne. Below are the following details about this event.


Teaching computational thinking: Engaging students in real-world problem solving

Cost: Free!!

Workshop Dates:             2nd September, 2016 (9.30am - 12.30pm)
                                                19th September, 2016 (9.30am - 4.00pm)

Location: University of Melbourne (Parkville campus),

Register your interest by 30th August: kylie.mccoll at unimelb.edu.au<mailto:kylie.mccoll at unimelb.edu.au>

The two workshops aim to give teachers tools and resources to enhance problem solving skills in students. The sessions will demonstrate, using real-world problems, classroom lessons that introduce students from year 7-12 to a new way of thinking about problems. The skills taught include ways to model problems, different algorithmic approaches used to solve them, techniques to evaluate solutions and also skills needed to implementation solutions using a computer.

These workshops are targeted at year 7-12 teachers looking to: implement algorithms in mathematics; develop critical thinking skills; or introduce the VCE Algorithmics (HESS) course.

Sign up!

Regards
Paula

Paula Christophersen
Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
2 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE 3000
(03) 9032 1724
0407 043 110


IMPORTANT - This email and any attachments may be confidential. If received in error, please contact us and delete all copies. Before opening or using attachments check them for viruses and defects. Regardless of any loss, damage or consequence, whether caused by the negligence of the sender or not, resulting directly or indirectly from the use of any attached files our liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. Any representations or opinions expressed are those of the individual sender, and not necessarily those of the Department of Education and Training.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://www.edulists.com.au/pipermail/informatics/attachments/20160811/b30cf563/attachment.html