[Informatics] FW: 2017 - Prework

[Roland Gesthuizen]

I'll give a thumbs up for this approach by Lucas. I tackled this with my
students as part of their head-start induction and it worked a treat. We
picked up the database threads upon their return to school at the start of
the year.

On 11 November 2016 at 13:06, Garth, Lucas A <
garth.lucas.a at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Here’s the Google Sheets link, sorry for not attaching beforehand.  Free
> to view, request to me (off list) to edit.
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> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OvdQtER9yT0oWQYoPNV0eLEWRQJWU
> cgCbjdOMkPnbfE/edit?usp=sharing
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> J
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> Lucas
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> *From:* informatics-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:informatics-bounces@
> edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *Garth, Lucas A
> *Sent:* Friday, 11 November 2016 10:30 AM
> *To:* Year 12 VCE Informatics Teachers' Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [Informatics] 2017
>
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>
> Hi Roger and co – the key about DB tutorials is checking that they are
> interesting. Lots are very dry and not immediately engaging (obviously
> depends on if you have self-motivated students).
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> That’s why I went with this last year (note that I get 2 periods of
> handover and not two weeks, so I needed to immediately get the “troops”
> self-motivated):
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> https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/sql
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> It’s a friendly low-key introduction to SQL which in turn helps students
> to understand key knowledge about the structure of databases.  Even if you
> are using the RDBMS of Microsoft Access, it’s not a huge leap for these
> students to move from SQL commands back to the drag and drop style
> interface.  Especially now that after U2O3 most students have a good
> understanding of what a form, table, query and report are – and the ability
> to sort, filter and summarise data quickly using a database.
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> The key to this is you can monitor student progress and therefore get an
> understanding of struggle areas before you start the year’s study.
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> I’m also in the process of updating my thought process and solutions for
> each of the topics covered in a Google Sheets presentation that you are
> welcome to view.  If anyone here wants to contribute to this, contact me
> off-list (I’m about half done).
>
>
>
> Lucas
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> Lalor SC
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> *From:* informatics-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:informatics-bounces@
> edulists.com.au <informatics-bounces at edulists.com.au>] *On Behalf Of *Roger
> SIDHOM
> *Sent:* Friday, 11 November 2016 10:12 AM
> *To:* Year 12 VCE Informatics Teachers' Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [Informatics] 2017
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> I would get them to do as many database tutorials as possible.
>
> Roger Sidhom
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>
> *From:* Sylvia Pastore [smp191172 at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 9 November 2016 11:36 AM
> *To:* Year 12 VCE Informatics Teachers' Mailing List
> *Subject:* [Informatics] 2017
>
> Hi all
>
> I have a stand alone Informatics class next year - yeah. Was wondering if
> any schools do Head start and if so if you can provide me with advise,
> ideas of what to get the kids with . We have it for two weeks and while Im
> wanting the kids to get excited I also want to make sure that I keep them
> enrolled. So if you have any fun ideas etc, please pass them on.
>
>
>
> Also wondering if anyone had any samples of this years SATs is it possible
> to share them as Im still a bit concerned about the SATs
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> Thanking you
>
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