[Opensource] Australian Curriculum consultation paper

[Peter Ruwoldt]

That is a good idea I think.
Wiki is cool but also consider Google Docs as then you can comment on
specific points more easily and conversations can occur around those
specific points

On 21 June 2011 07:05, Donna Benjamin <donna at cc.com.au> wrote:
> I initially had problems registering with that site.  I wonder if it's
> not quite standards compliant.
>
> I wonder if we should copy all the content somewhere and invite a much
> more consultative, collaborative feedback loop to take place?  Something
> where people can comment and dialogue with each other - rather than just
> send responses back without wider debate?
>
> A wiki maybe.
>
> On Mon, 2011-06-20 at 18:37 +0930, Peter Ruwoldt wrote:
>> I found the feedback form dodgy.  I wrote my comment onto the relevant
>> page BUT when I saved the comments they disappeared.
>>
>> On 20 June 2011 17:55, Donna Benjamin <donna at cc.com.au> wrote:
>> > Thanks for the heads up Peter
>> >
>> > For those who'd rather not register just to have a read I've copied the
>> > continuum and conceptual statement on the ICT general capability to my
>> > blog - as well as made a copy of the survey they provided for download.
>> >
>> > http://kattekrab.net/ict-a-general-capability
>> >
>> > Responses are due by 7 August.
>> >
>> > I urge you all to read, and respond - it's very very important that the
>> > open source community's voice is loud and clear.
>> >
>> > cheers
>> > Donna
>> >
>> >
>> > On Mon, 2011-06-20 at 09:00 +0930, Peter Ruwoldt wrote:
>> >> http://consultation.australiancurriculum.edu.au/GeneralCapabilities/ICT/Continuum
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Create yourself a login to this site first
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> One of the issues with this statement is that currently students are
>> >> mainly leaving the education system under the mis-apprehension that
>> >> they need to use certain bits of software to achieve certain functions
>> >> - eg office type work requires Microsoft Office and Graphics requires
>> >> Adobe Photoshop.  Putting these limitations on our students and
>> >> population is not really acceptable or ethical.  There really needs to
>> >> be something factored into this ICT statement that asks students to be
>> >> aware of the fact that there is choice as to what tool or bit of
>> >> software they can use and they need to be practiced at making these
>> >> choices.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> There is an opportunity to leave feedback on this site and so
>> >> influence the evolution of the Australian Curriculum.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Peter
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Free and Open education for all
>> >>
>> >> Peter Ruwoldt
>> >> Grant High School
>> >> Hosking Avenue
>> >> MOUNT GAMBIER  SA  5290
>> >>
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>> >> F. 08 87250173
>> >>
>> >>
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> Donna Benjamin - Executive Director
> Creative Contingencies - http://cc.com.au
> ph +61 3 9326 9985 - mob +61 418 310 414
>
> Drupal Downunder
> 14-15 January 2012
> Jasper Hotel, Melbourne
>
> _______________________________________________
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Peter Ruwoldt
Grant High School
Hosking Avenue
MOUNT GAMBIER  SA  5290

P. 08 87263107
F. 08 87250173