[Year 12 IT Apps] texts for next year...

[Bill Turner]

Hi Kent,

 

Thanks for your input. 

 

I am aware of discussions on the list regarding different opinions of some
of the content in the book and I have taken note of these. However,
considering ITA was in its first year this year, I thought the book was a
pretty fair effort, (and there aren't a lot of alternatives at different
publishers). Perhaps a 'third edition' might be available at some point, if
demand warrants it. 

There have been some adjustments needed to materials on the VITTA Support
CD, and revisions to materials that certain contributors to this list have
circulated in good faith. This is a natural evolution as we all get used to
what the 2007+ study design really requires. 

 

If there is official comment from the VCAA about the content or otherwise of
any text, I would be very interested to know what it was - that way we can
deliver the study design content in 2008 more effectively, whilst still
utilising a fundamental reference text.

 

I know from the VCAA is that we, not the textbook, are responsible for
communicating course content of the study design to students, so textbooks
are always just one avenue of supporting that aim.

 

I picked up Mark's book from the local school bookstore - I hope you can
find it at your local school book supplier. It's possible that even someone
as knowledgeable and committed as Mark might be considering updating his
book, now that the first year has passed in ITA and we are all a little
wiser.  

 

Bill

 

 

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Kent Beveridge
Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2007 4:50 PM
To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Year 12 IT Apps] texts for next year...

 

Hey Bill, apparently, the Potts text has some issues when it comes to the
outcomes, Paula mentioned it to me in our phone chat about my audit. Not
sure exactly, get in touch with Paula and she can inform you of the details.
I think it was the Potts text she mentioned, but I am sure it'd be nice to
be certain.

As for Mark's book, methinks I will have a squizz at that one when I can
find it..what stores stock it if I might be so bold as to ask please..? (not
cash for comment, just informed comment, besides Marks a nice bloke who
deserves a holiday and a beer or 3!)

KB.

 

Kent Beveridge,

I.T. co-ordinator

St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College

Horsham

email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au

 

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Bill Turner
Sent: Thu 12/6/2007 4:10 PM
To: 'Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Year 12 IT Apps] (no subject)

Hi Kerrie

 

I use "IT Applications (second Edition)" by Colin Potts, et al (Cambridge) -
has good textbook support at the website as well.

 

I also use Mark Kelly's "IT Applications - The Leading Edge" series
(Harcourt) as good summary material for later in the year.

 

Bill

 

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Kerrie A Hammond
Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2007 3:05 PM
To: itapps at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Year 12 IT Apps] (no subject)

 

Hi 

 

I am a teacher at Trinity College in Colac. I taught IPM for a number of
years. However, it has not run here for a couple of years. We have a class
of IT Applications running next year. I have been given this class at short
notice and quickly need to decide on a text.

 

I would be grateful if you could give me some ideas on what is available and
hints on what other teachers are using successfully.

 

With many thanks 

Kerrie

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