[Informatics] DigiTech webinars by VCAA for next week (Week 3, Term 1)

[Feain, Philip A]

Dear All

The following are webinars that are being run by us at the VCAA for Digital Technologies next week (Week 3 of Term 1) for teachers and leaders in schools. I have included all details and the links below.

Our Specialist Teachers are running these webinars and I am also in the background for the majority of them.

Kind Regards

Phil.



1.      Monday 12 February        Steve Allen (VCAA Specialist Teacher)        4.00pm-5.00pm

Title:              The Digital Systems Strand in the Digital Technologies Curriculum (F-10)

Time:             1 hour

Abstract
This online session will be for teachers of the Digital Technologies curriculum from F-10 in the Digital Systems strand. They will become familiar with the content descriptions, key terms, the continuum throughout the levels and approaches to teaching. This session will be suitable for all F-10 teachers.

Outline:

*        Introduction to the Digital Systems strand

*        Content descriptions

*        Key terms

*        Continuum

*        Approaches to teaching

Link:              https://reg.eventgate.com.au/Event/10861/The-Digital-Systems-Strand-in-the-Digital-Technologies-Curriculum-F-10



2.      Tuesday 13 February        Richard Fox (VCAA Specialist Teacher)       4.00pm-5.00pm

Title:              Curriculum Planning for Digital Technologies (7-10)

Time:             1 hour

Abstract
This online session will introduce participants to planning for the Digital Technologies curriculum from 7-10. They will become familiar with the curriculum and scope and sequence. Content of the session will include: examples of how the curriculum can be planned, discussion of sample activities and units as well as potential connections across the curriculum. This session will be suitable for teachers with a basic knowledge of the curriculum. Curriculum leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

Outline:

*        Brief overview of the curriculum

*        Discussion of scope and sequence

*        Planning the curriculum

*        Suggested activities

*        Cross-curricular connections

Link:              https://reg.eventgate.com.au/Event/10860/Curriculum-Planning-for-Digital-Technologies-7-10


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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