[Primaryit] Fw: VITTA conference

[Kevork Krozian]

Hi Folks,

 A message from VITTA .


 > Hello all and apologies for the cross posts,
>
> We are two months out from the VITTA Conference, November, Mon 19 - Wed 21 
> at Flemington Racecourse.  I thought it would be timely to remind teachers 
> of VITTA initiatives and awards, particularly those announced at the 
> Conference.
>
> 3in6
>
> 3in6 is a video award is for teams of school student that can work 
> together to plan, film, edit and create a 3 minute video in just six 
> hours. All that students need are ideas, a digital video camera and a 
> computer with video-editing or animation software. The school must permit 
> them to work on their production over 6 hours on the 1st of November and 
> provide a supervising teacher.
> Learn more at: http://www.3in6.vitta.org.au  3in6 winners will be 
> announced at the VITTA conference.
>
> Programming Awards
> The programming awards entrants are beginning to arrive at the VITTA 
> office. Still time to participate.
> Learn more at: http://progawards.vitta.org.au/
>
> ICT Achievers (Student)
> We have had many requests for the return of this  ICT industry based 
> student experience. We will be launching the ICT Achievers at the VITTA 
> Conference.
> Learn more at: http://www.vitta.org.au/awards/?page_id=29
>
> Outstanding Achievement (Teacher)
> This award gives VITTA the opportunity to acknowledge a member for their 
> outstanding achievement in the Information Technology Teaching and 
> Learning community. The recipient receives a $1,000 award and a framed 
> Certificate of Achievement. Nominations are now open and will be announced 
> at the VITTA Conference. Please acknowledge the great work achieved by our 
> ICT colleagues. I think it's very important to showcase their 
> contributions.
> Learn more at http://www.vitta.org.au/awards/?page_id=32
>
> VITTA Teaching Fellowship
> The Fellowships aims to assist a VITTA member undertake a project that 
> will be of value to the Information Technology Teaching and Learning 
> community. The successful applicant will be awarded a $2,500 fellowship 
> and a plaque commemorating the achievement.
> Learn more at: http://www.vitta.org.au/awards/?page_id=31
>
> The VITTA Committee
> Consider joining the VITTA committee. VITTA is committed to its members 
> and the wider education community in providing quality ICT resources and 
> professional learning P-12, senior IT courses and in the effective use of 
> technologies in schools. VITTA aims torepresent all sectors. It's a great 
> professional learning opportunity working with enthusiastic colleagues. 
> VITTA needs you.
>
> Committment as a VITTA Committee of Management member means attending 
> monthly meetings and joining either the Resources, Conference, 
> Professional Development, Infonet, VITTA Projects such as 3in6, 
> Programming Awards working party.  Please contact me, details below, if 
> you have any questions.
>
> The AGM is held at the VITTA Conference on Tuesday November 20. Committee 
> and Executive members are announced then.
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration,
>
> Renee
>
> Renee Hoareau
> VITTA Executive Officer
> T: +61 3 9495 6836
> F: +61 3 9495 6834
> M: +61(0)416 113 924
> E: renee at vitta.org.au
> W: www.vitta.org.au
> Suite 202, 134-136 Cambridge St,
> Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
>
> VITTA CONFERENCE
> Rethinking Education: You say you want a revolution?
> Join us ~ Mon Nov 19 - Wed Nov 21, 2007
> http://www.vitta.org.au/
>