[Year 12 IPM] (no subject)

[Mark Kelly]

McElholum, Daniel E wrote:

> I have looked at the course design but it is too vague to be of much use.

<snip>

> What exactly am I supposed to teach - what are the students supposed to 
> be able to do at the end of the course.

Refer again to the study design and look for the KEY KNOWLEDGE and KEY 
SKILLS.  That is exactly what they are supposed to know and do.  You 
can't dismiss the study design - it is the core of what you will be 
doing in IT in 2007.

> What software do they use - words like "software tools" do not seem 
> enough for my level of ignorance.

You choose an appropriate tool - the course offers a degree of local 
choice, within limits.

>  
> Help!
>  
> Dan
> 

OK Dan... places to look.

First, the study design (again!)
Then the VCAA assessment guide.
Then the VCAA implementation CD.

(These are the only _official) sources of information)

- Then go to the textbook.
- Then the IT Lecture notes: http://vceit.com
- VITTA resource CD (when it comes out)
- This list
- QATS (http://warringalpublications.com.au/teacher_hsc_qats.jsp) - 
disclaimer: I wrote the 2007 ITA QATS.)

That should be enough to keep you busy for a few days  :-)

And welcome to the thrill of VCE IT.

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