[Year 12 IT Apps] REVIEW OF VCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SUMMARYOF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STUDY DESIGN

[Attard, Martin P]

I can only say that since the introduction of Databases my IPM classes
have gone from 3 X Yr.12 classes to 1 X yr. 11/12 combined ITA class.
Those missing students have moved on more interesting (and to them more
relevant subjects) like Multimedia, Studio Arts Digital & VET IT. They
have made it very clear to me what software they prefer to work on and
they are voting with their feet out of ITA.
My 2 cents worth 

Mr. Martin Attard
Kurunjang Secondary College

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[mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Christophersen,
Paula P
Sent: Tuesday, 18 August 2009 4:30 PM
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IT Apps] REVIEW OF VCE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY,SUMMARYOF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STUDY DESIGN

Dear colleagues

The draft study design is on the website, together with the summary of
changes and access to the online survey. You will need to scroll to the
end of the page to locate these features.

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/infotech/itapplications3-4.html

I am delighted that already so much interest has been shown in the draft
study design. Please complete the survey as we need your feedback.

Regards
Paula

Paula Christophersen
ICT Curriculum Manager
VCAA
41 St Andrews Place
EAST MELBOURNE 3002
(03) 9651 4378

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[mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Margaret Lawson
Sent: Tuesday, 18 August 2009 4:24 PM
To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Year 12 IT Apps] REVIEW OF VCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
SUMMARYOF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STUDY DESIGN

I must admit, I am struggling to get through the course in the time 
allotted as it is.
Not sure how I will go with three software types in Unit 3.

Does the course assume that the kids are coming in with a background in 
these tools?
I would understand it if it was a flat file database in Unit 3 and then 
relational in Unit 4 ....

BUT, I love the fact that there are short practical tests for SAC's.
Are these tests going to be centrally issued, thus maintaining a 
standard for the subject, or left upto the schools?

I like the fact that they have dropped project management, even though I

enjoyed this bit of the course .. I too would favour spending more time 
on strict IT concepts rather than fluffing around with managing your own

project ...

Looking forward to seeing the whole course!

:)

Margaret

Part time St. Michael's
Part time Konstant Kaos Designs
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