[Informatics] DigiTech webinars by VCAA and DLTV for next week (Week 3 Term 2)

[Feain, Philip A]

Dear All

The following webinars are being run by us at the VCAA and DLTV for Digital Technologies next week (Week 3 of Term 2) for teachers and leaders in schools. I have included all details and the link below.

Our Specialist Teachers are running these webinars.

Kind Regards

Phil.


1.      Monday 30 April              Sean Irving (VCAA Specialist Teacher)     4.00-5.00pm

Title:      The Data and Information Strand (F-6)

Time:     1 hour

Abstract
The Data and Information strand of the Digital Technologies curriculum at Levels F-6 seeks to inform students about the world of data. Students learn about data, patterns and numbers, ways to collect, store and validate data and how to plan, create and communicate ideas. This session will introduce the thinking behind the Data Information strand of the Digital Technologies curriculum. It will provide suggested approaches to teaching and example student activities.

Outline:

*        Brief overview of the Data and Information strand

*        Unpacking content descriptions

*        Achievement standards

*        Suggested activities

Link:      https://reg.eventgate.com.au/Event/12353/The-Data-and-Information-Strand-F6-Online



2.      Thursday 3 May                              Richard Fox (VCAA Specialist Teacher)    VCAA & DLTV               4.00-5.00pm

Title:      Planning and Assessment in the Digital Technologies curriculum (F-10)

Time:     1 hour

Abstract
This online session will introduce participants to planning and assessment in the Digital Technologies curriculum from F-10. They will become familiar with scope and sequence, content descriptions and how they link to the achievement standards, indicative progress, the development of rubrics and learning activities. This workshop will be suitable for all teachers.

Outline:

*        Overview of the curriculum

*        Scope and sequence

*        Content descriptions

*        Achievement standards

*        Rubrics

*        Indicative progress

*        Student learning activities

Link:      https://reg.eventgate.com.au/Event/12464/Planning-and-Assessment-in-the-Digital-Technologies-curriculum-F10-Online


Phil Feain | Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Level 32, Casselden
2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
T: 03 9032 1724 | 0428 329 759
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