[Year 12 IPM] VITTA Annual Conference 2006 --- CallforPapers -NOWOPEN

Mon May 1 15:35:32 EST 2006

Dear Damien and colleagues

It is quite possible for a student to achieve an A in a single semester because they are being measured against standards - not against the length of time they study a subject. If this course is constructed within the parameters of the VELS, then they have opportunities to achieve above a C. The progression points (currently only developed for English and Maths) will indicate the typical progress through a level, and it may be possible for your students to demonstrate the standards for a level within a concentrated program, like the one you offer. So, if your students perform above the standards you are able to award them a B or A. 

Regards

Paula Christophersen

ICT Curriculum Manager

VCAA

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From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Damien A-B
Sent: Monday, 1 May 2006 2:00 PM
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] VITTA Annual Conference 2006 --- CallforPapers -NOWOPEN

I'm still trying to work this grading system out for one subject in particular. We offer Flash as a single semester elective in year 9. It's not offered in later years, so how is it possible to give an A grade? Compare the work my students do to what another school might do in year 11 or to a university course?

Cheers

Damien Atkinson-Buck

IT Department

Keilor Downs College

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From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Zach Alexakos
Sent: Sunday, 30 April 2006 11:37 AM
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Subject: Re: [Year 12 IPM] VITTA Annual Conference 2006 --- CallforPapers -NOW OPEN

Is the Education Union actually doing anything about this sort of stuff or are we just going to have another strike day to keep Kim Beazley in as Opposition leader?   The whole VELs reporting system is a joke- if we don't understand how it works so much for making it simple for parents to understand.  

I still can't get my head around awarding C grades for students where we once awarded A grades and then awarding A grades for students that should be two year levels ahead of where they're at despite them not having any exposure to the curriculum at that year level.  Unbelievable. 

Time for that Monty Python dvd.....

Zach Alexakos

At 09:37 AM 30/04/2006, you wrote:

Never let it be said that Education got in the way of Politics - just have a look at the way VELS and the new student reports are being implemented!

Regards
Robert T-A
Brighton SC

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From: Zach Alexakos <mailto:alexakos.zach.z at edumail.vic.gov.au>  

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Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 7:49 PM

Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] VITTA Annual Conference 2006 --- Call forPapers -NOW OPEN

Seven years ago I was able to lobby the support of the Manager of the Commonwealth Bank (and I am talking about THE Manager of the CBA here), to sponsor an educational share trading program for interested schools, (in the thousands of dollars).  The Victorian Education Department didn't want to know about it.  A few months later we were given a mouthful from a consultant, (paid a six figure sum by the department), telling us that we needed to be integrate education with industry ie:pathways to education.  (Work that out!)

Just goes to highlight that the Education Department and associated bodies are about Politics rather than Education.  

Zach Alexakos

At 06:39 PM 29/04/2006, you wrote:

How apporpriate.

A conference titled "Imagination, Creativity & Thinking" just as we enter a new study design where Databases and Spreadsheets are mandated.

Mark Scott

Luther College

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Subject: [Year 12 IPM] VITTA Annual Conference 2006 --- Call for Papers -NOW OPEN

Hi Folks,

 Apologies for duplcates of this message.

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VITTA Annual Conference 2006

November 20-22, Flemington Racecourse

Call for Papers - NOW OPEN

ICT Educators from primary and secondary schools, tertiary institutions,

sector authorities, business and industry are invited to participate in

building the program of Victorian Information Technology Teachers

Association's 2006 Annual Conference.

Conference Theme - ICT: Imagination, Creativity & Thinking

 ³Young people need to develop the creative skills needed in the workplace

of the future. Fast-moving technology and global communications call for an

ability to produce creative solutions to complex problems. Creative teaching

practices can help develop and release students¹ creativity, increasing

their ability to solve problems, think independently and work flexibly.²

(DfES, UK, 2005)

Creativity is moving up the school agenda. As it does so, the emphasis is on

creative thinking applicable across all curriculum areas. It promotes

originality, collaboration and creative spaces. For children to be creative

they need stimuli. These may include curriculum, technologies or buildings

that stimulate expressive responses, but may also include difficult,

real-life problems that require creative thinking to solve.

Creativity involves thinking or behaving imaginatively. Part of the

challenge of creativity for both teachers and students is the willingness to

explore the unknown, to be innovative, to *risk-take¹  and to collaborate

between classes and schools.

Consider the levels of creative opportunity in your school or classroom.

? What can you do to encourage creativity in your own practice and in your

students¹ learning?

? Can the school environment and your classroom be changed to promote

creativity and imagination?

? Can the organisation of the school day be altered to promote creativity

and thinking?

The innovative three-day conference program is designed to provide attendees

with a variety of lecture style presentations, demonstrations, hands-on

computer sessions and trade show demonstrations, incorporating best practice

teaching and learning. There are many opportunities for presenters to

effectively communicate their ideas and share innovative practices.

Abstract submissions are now being accepted - simply log in to your VITTA

account to submit. If you do not already hold a VITTA web account, you will

firstly need to activate an account.

To submit your abstract for this years conference, please go to

http://www.vitta.org.au/c4p < http://www.vitta.org.au/c4p>

Submissions close May 30th

Enquiries: VITTA ph 9495 6836, conference at vitta.org.au 

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