[Design and Technology] destech Digest, Vol 183, Issue 67

Mon Aug 17 02:10:12 UTC 2020

Thanks Laura!!

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> From: Laura Murphy <pl at datta.vic.edu.au>
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> Its here Maryann -
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>    1. Re: News on VCE assessment (Felicity McNamara)
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> From: Felicity McNamara <Felicity.McNamara at carey.com.au<mailto:
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> Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment
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> I agree Katrina- I am now already trying to negotiate this with leaders in
> the school.
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> There is no way for my students to complete their work remotely so surely
> they fall into that category. I’m sure we are all now going to have to
> convince our schools!
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> From: destech <destech-bounces at edulists.com.au<mailto:
> destech-bounces at edulists.com.au>> on behalf of Katrina Wheaton-Penniall <
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> Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment
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> To me it reads that students will be able to come in and do their SAT as
> it is an essential assessment!
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> It’s the SAT! Left hand column
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> <mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au>>> On Behalf Of Whitehouse, Stuart
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> Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment
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> Hi Laura
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> Here it is.
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> I would be interested in other schools views.  This is going to put
> considerable pressure, stress and complications on staff, students and
> parents.
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> Thoughts?
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> <mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au>>> On Behalf Of Laura Murphy
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> Subject: [Design and Technology] News on VCE assessment
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> Hi everyone, just a quick note to let you know that there is a letter
> being sent to Principals today with the latest guidance from the DET on
> on-site assessments. As soon as we have it, we'll share it via our mailing
> list. Good luck everyone, L x
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> <mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au>>> on behalf of Rob
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> Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2020 8:47 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] Criteria 6-9
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>
> Dear Maryann, thankyou for passing your message on to us.
>
> Sometimes I think that I should have retired last year when I was going to
> after teaching – then Woodwork - DT -Materials and Technology –
> Technological Design and Development  and now Product Design and Technology
> for over 30 years,  but to use a C-19 phrase (were all in this together)
> Its just a pity that the VCAA don’t share the same in at least giving
> something to all the Passionate Design teachers we have and our  Teachers
> Association DATTA vic  who always support us.
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> Take care all
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> Rob
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> From: destech <destech-bounces at edulists.com.au<mailto:
> destech-bounces at edulists.com.au><mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au
> <mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au>>> On Behalf Of Maryann AUGUSTINUS
> Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2020 8:20 AM
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> Subject: [Design and Technology] Criteria 6-9
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> MY VCE CO ORDINATOR SENT ME THIS -
>
> I spoke to the VCAA Design and Tech curriculum manager, Leanne Compton, in
> regards to the concerns you raised about VCE Product Design and she had
> some useful advice.
>
>
>
> Firstly she wanted to reassure us that it's ok if students do not finish
> their products. SATs can be modified by only assessing the indicators under
> each of the criteria that don't involve/require prac. She gave the example
> for criteria 8, where teachers would assess students on indicator 2 only
> instead of 1,2 and 3.  VCAA trust that teachers will still be able to
> accurately rank their students so long as the school-based assessment is
> consistent.
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>
>
> VCAA will be sending out advice to teachers shortly and are also planning
> to set up some webinars. I'll let you know if I hear more details around
> this. One thing to note is that VCAA will not be making any further changes
> to U4.
>
>
>
> Leanne also mentioned that some schools are asking their student to create
> physical prototypes out of cardboard. This could be something worth
> exploring for the woodwork students.  Have we investigated sending out
> sewing machines/resource packs to students? This, of course, would have to
> be done in a way that is equitable to all student in the cohort.
>
>
>
> Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to support you.
>
> I also encourage you to contact Leanne. She was really generous with her
> time on the phone and easy to get a hold of. Her number is: 03 9032 1698.
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> Warm regards,
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