[Design and Technology] DATTA Vic Term 2 Newsletter 2014
DATTA Vic Professional Learning
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DATTA Vic Newsletter Term 2 2014.
Volume 27 Issue 2
ISSN: 1835 - 7148
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Welcome from the President
Hi all technology teachers,
Welcome to Term 2. As always, it will be a very busy term, with the end of semester and assessment for VCE study designs, report writing and our conference.
DATTA Vic Design Thinking Conference
Our mid-year conference will be held from Friday 20 - Saturday 21 June (please note the change from our usual May date). We're very excited to be holding it at the new Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre at Swinburne University.
We're very privileged to use their new teaching and workshop rooms, auditorium and their spectacular open area and terrace for our trade display and eating area. The staff at Swinburne University are generously supporting the conference by running exciting new workshop sessions.
At the conference, you'll also be able to watch and support students competing in the "So You Think You Can Design" challenge. Make sure you keep the conference dates earmarked - its always a great professional learning and networking opportunity.
Professional Learning
During Term 2, we will run workshops on VCE PD&T Unit 2 and 4, CREO CAD drawing software and SketchUp Advanced.
Australian Technologies Curriculum update
Work on the Australian Technologies Curriculum continues to progress, though at this stage, it's unsure whether the federal review of the Australian Curriculum will have any significant impact on the technologies area. The VCAA is aiming to publish the AusVELS version of the Technologies area at the start of Term 3.
During Term 2, schools should start to audit their current program against the requirements of the Technologies Curriculum, particularly looking at whether they cover all of the contexts is some way:
* Food and Fibre Production
* Food Specialisations
* Engineering Principles and Systems
* Materials and Technologies Specialisations
Also, schools should check whether students have opportunities to design and produce:
* products
* environments
* services
There will be introductory and workshops sessions about this at the conference, but you could also contact DATTA Vic if you would like someone to talk to a cluster of schools in your area about preparing for the Australian Technologies Curriculum.
DATTA Vic sustainable design animation launch
At the conference, DATTA Vic will be launching our second sustainable design animation, developed for us by Eco Innovators. It's targeted for upper primary/lower secondary aged students, and raises lots of issues about how products are designed and used.
Remember to go to the <http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/sustainability-0> sustainability section of the DATTA Vic website for the previous animation "This is your Life-Cycle", and go to <http://www.thesecretlifeofthings.com> educators section of the The Secret Life of Things website for a huge range of teacher resources.
Thanks to Leyla Acaroglu for her fantastic work on all these resources.
Best wishes,
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Jill Livett
VCAA Report
AusVELS and the Australian Curriculum
The curriculum for Victorian government and Catholic schools in 2014 is the current AusVELS curriculum, available on the <http://%20http:/ausvels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/> VCAA AusVELS website.
The VCAA advised in the <http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/correspondence/notices/2014/09.aspx> VCAA Notice to Schools No 9 that the second (next) iteration of AusVELS will, subject to approval by the Minister for Education, will be released early in Term 3 this year for school curriculum planning.
This will: "include the full suite of learning areas and general capabilities, incorporating the respective Australian Curriculum as appropriate, once they have been approved by the VCAA Board."
The <http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/foundation10/f10index.aspx#Plan> F-10 curriculum planning and reporting guidelines provides advice for Victorian schools on the expected timeline for implementation of the next phase of the AusVELS incorporating the Australian Curriculum as appropriate.
"It is proposed that curriculum planning at the school level commence in 2014, with initial implementation of new teaching and learning programs to commence from the start of the 2015 school year, with full school curriculum plans and implementation to be in place in all schools from the start of the 2017 school year."(page 19)
Australian Curriculum review
The VCAA is currently reviewing the remaining Australian Curriculum learning areas and general capabilities to determine the extent to which they reflect Victorian priorities and standard. This process will also incorporate any changes to the current curriculum arising from the Commonwealth government’s review of the Australian Curriculum that are endorsed by Ministers for Education through the Standing Committee on School Education and Early Childhood.
While waiting for the next iteration of AusVELS, teachers may wish to refer to the latest version of the Australian Curriculum: Technologies for Years F-10 curriculum on the <http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/technologies/rationale-aims/technologies> Australian Curriculum website.
However, the Design and Technologies curriculum is yet to be accepted by the Ministers of Education and this will be delayed until the current Review of the Australian Curriculum has been completed.
The VCAA electronically publishes an <http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/foundation10/curriculum/implementation.aspx#update> AusVELS Update, which provides advice about the implementation of the Australian Curriculum in Victoria, including developments, resources and professional learning opportunities.
Leanne Compton
Curriculum Manager, Design and Technologies
<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=compton.leanne.l@edumail.vic.gov.au> compton.leanne.l at edumail.vic.gov.au
t: 03 9032 1698
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20 and 20 June DATTA Vic Conference - save the date
Participant registrations will be opening very soon for the 2014 DATTA Vic Design Thinking Conference.
We invite you to explore inspiring and engaging approaches to design education.
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Take this opportunity attend a workshop on:
* Auto
* Electronics
* Jewellery
* Mechanical Engineering
* Metal
* Plastic
* Textiles
* Wood
When: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June 2014
Where: Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus (Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre)
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Register: registrations opening soon at www.datta.vic.edu.au
Sponsorship opportunities still available
There are still opportunities available to sponsor or present a trade stand at the conference.
Contact Sarah Hunt <mailto:pl at datta.vic.edu.au> pl at datta.vic.edu.au or (03) 9349 1538 or go <http://www.datta.vic.edu.au> online for information on Sponsorship Packages and how to book.
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So You Think You Can Design PD&T
So You Think You Can Design is a state design event on that demonstrates the powerful design skills that are being taught in Victorian secondary schools.
Each participating school recently took part in a full "Day of Design" held on 21 March. Two students from each school have been selected to take part in a final 2 day design marathon at our DATTA Vic conference on 20 and 21 June.
The students will compete in full view of all the conference delegates and will take part in research, concepts sketching, CAD and prototyping!
To find out more about SYTYCD at the Datta Vic conference contact Sarah Hunt at <mailto:pl at datta.vic.edu.au> pl at datta.vic.edu.au.
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What's On
There are some fantastic exhibitions and events taking place this term and throughout the year.
Checkout the details below:
Bendigo Art Gallery
<http://www.bendigoartgallery.com.au/Exhibitions/Forthcoming_Exhibitions/Undressed_350_years_of_fashion_in_underwear> Undressed: 350 years of Underwear in Fashion - 19 July – 26 October 2014
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
<http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/fashion-detective> Fashion Detective - opening 24 May - 21 September 2014
<http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/mid-century-modern-australian-furniture-design> Mid-Century modern: Australian Furniture Design - Opening 30 May - 19 October 2014
Immigration Museum
<http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/faith-fashion-fusion/> Faith Fashion Fusion - this would be a great exhibition to link to identity - now until 9 June 2014
NGV International
<http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/art-of-the-table> Art of the Table - 28 February 2014 - 31 December 2014
<http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/romance-was-born-kids-project> Romance Was Born - Kids Project - Opening 3 October 2014 - 28 June 2015
Scienceworks
<http://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whatson/current-exhibitions/think-ahead/> Think Ahead - there are some great interactive exhibits, ideal for years 6, 7 & 8 - now on
VCE Season of Excellence 2014
<http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/current-exhibitions/top-designs-2014/> Top Designs - 22 March - 13 July 2014
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Secret Life of Things new animation available
As part of the Secret Life of Things animation series launched last year, we are pleased to release It's the Little Things animation video for primary students.
It's the Little Things shows:
* an overview of the environmental sustainability of everyday products
* and the importance of good design choices.
The video was produced in collaboration with <http://www.ecoinnovators.com.au/> Eco Innovators.
Suitability: It's the Little Things is designed for primary years, but will also go down a treat with older students.
Availability: The video will be available on our <http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/sustainability-0> website and can also be viewed at the <http://www.thesecretlifeofthings.com> Secret Life of Things website.
Secret Life of Things series
The Secret Life of Things series was launched last year and includes a short animation This is Your Life Cycle designed for high school students.
The video explored important design and sustainability topics such as life cycle assessment and eco-design strategies.
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Professional Learning
Term 2 has several key professional learning opportunities. The VCE PD&T workshop below will be run repeated across two different dates.
VCE PD&T Units 2&4: Essentials, Sustainability and Implementation Ideas
This workshop will be run across two separate dates (PL14009 and PL14011). The workshops will focus on:
* Essential information for both units 2 & 4
* Ideas and strategies
* Sustainability and how to address it in both units.
PL14009: Date 1
When: Monday 5 May 2014, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Where: 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053
Cost:
* $180.00 including GST for Members
* $280.00 including GST for Non Members
Register: <http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/professional-learning-student-activity-registration-form> Register here
PL14011: Date 2
When: Friday 30 May 2014, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Where: 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053
Cost:
* $180.00 including GST for Members
* $280.00 including GST for Non Members
Register: <http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/professional-learning-student-activity-registration-form> Register here
Sketch Up Advanced
A fantastic opportunity to develop your basic Sketchup skills. Learn how to:
* create organic shapes (vehicle design)
* create an animation
* apply different styles to your models
* export your files for 3D printing
Participants should already have basic skills in Sketch Up and must bring their own laptops with mouse.
When: Wednesday 21 May 2014, 4.00 (registration) - 6.30pm
Where: Northcote High School, St Georges Rd, Northcote
Cost:
* $88.00 including GST for Members
* $188.00 including GST fr Non Members (membership included)
Register: <http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/professional-learning-student-activity-registration-form> Register here
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RMIT Experience Days
RMIT University offers a number of free events designed to give students in Years 10, 11 and 12 real experience and insight into life on campus.
The free events will run between Monday 30 June – Friday 4 July, the first week of the Victorian School Holidays, plus a special October Experience Project Management Day.
Art & Design Experience Day – Friday 4 July
You will experience hands-on creative awesomeness! You’ll have the opportunity to do interactive art and design workshops in furniture and product design, industrial design, communication design, interactive digital media and landscape architecture.
Register: <http://www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays> register here
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VACC Automotive Design Awards
VACC invites Victoria’s young automotive designers to enter the <http://www.vaccautomotivedesignawards.com.au/> 2014 VACC Automotive Design Awards. The competition is open to all secondary and tertiary students at registered Victorian learning institutions.
Design requirements: Design the vehicle of tomorrow. The vehicle must be able to drive on the road and transport at least one person.
Registration deadline: 23 May 2014
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The Good Design Guide
The Good Design Guide is a new book packed full of interesting and informative content on design thinking and sustainability by <http://www.ecoinnovators.com.au/> Eco Innovators Director Leyla Acaroglu.
Content focus: The Good Design Guide covers:
* design problem solving
* life cycle thinking
* sustainable design strategies
* and poses a range of real world design challenges for the reader to solve.
With over 100 pages, the book comes in both a hard cover reference guide and a downloadable interactive e-book using a unique format that allows the reader to navigate quickly through the content.
Suitability: The content is perfect for high school students and covers all design and technology subject areas.
Purchase: Order the e-book <http://www.gooddesignguide.com> online or hard cover copy by calling DATTA Vic on (03) 9349 1538.
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Staff Updates
DATTA Vic would like to thank outgoing Office Administrator Judy Moore for her years of service to the organisation.
Judy will be enjoying a well-deserved retirement and we wish her well.
We would also like to congratulate Professional Learning Program Manager Amy Stewart on the birth of her son Riley this April.
Amy is currently on maternity leave and is being replaced by Sarah Hunt.
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Free advertising for members
Members can advertise for free in this newsletter and on the DATTA Vic website.
Non members - $50 per advert (not available to commercial interests)
* Selling equipment
* Looking for equipment
* Advertise employment opportunites
* Seeking employment
Send your text and pictures to dattavicweb at gmail.com
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Technotes
Technotes is now a digital resource you can access on our webpage. Articles range from insights into new technologies, inspiring projects taking place regionally, nationally and internationally, competitions, alternative teaching and learning approaches and many more interesting areas in education.
If you have an inspiring project or unit of work you would like to share with others and would be willing to write for Technotes please contact Sarah Hunt at <mailto:pl at datta.vic.edu.au> pl at datta.vic.edu.au.
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