[Year 12 SofDev] [Year 12 IT Apps] Consutation - Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies

[Mark]

It's interesting that project management is back in a big way for the
juniors.
Will this mean Gantt and PERT will reappear in the next VCE IT study
design, I wonder?


On 26 February 2013 12:58, Christophersen, Paula P <
christophersen.paula.p at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

>  Dear colleagues****
>
> ** **
>
> Last week ACARA released the draft Technologies Learning Area curriculum
> for consultation. This document comprises the draft curriculum for two
> ‘subjects’ as well as an introduction to the learning area. The two
> curriculum areas are:****
>
> **·         **Digital Technologies  (years F – 10)****
>
> **·         **Design and Technologies (years F – 10) .****
>
> ** **
>
> In accordance with the consultation process for previous Australian
> Curriculum documentation, educators can provide feedback directly to ACARA
> via its website and/or educators can participate in a consultation session
> organised through the VCAA. It has been Victoria’s practice to submit to
> ACARA a consultation response representing the views of the three sectors
> (government, Catholic and independent). ****
>
> ** **
>
> The VCAA will shortly advertise a range of consultation sessions including
> face-to-face and online, using Collaborate. These sessions are a
> combination of ‘information giving/clarification’ and opportunities to
> provide feedback on the proposed curriculum.****
>
> ** **
>
> It is very important to note that we are on the brink of significant
> developments in our field. In addition to ICT being treated as a general
> capability (using ICT to learn) there will be a curriculum that focuses on
> students learning about ICT/digital technologies, with a focus on
> computational thinking – Digital technologies. ****
>
> ** **
>
> Your feedback on this draft curriculum would be greatly valued. If you
> want to respond directly to ACARA you need to register and access the
> questionnaire and curriculum at:  ****
>
> ** **
>
> http://consultation.australiancurriculum.edu.au/****
>
> ** **
>
> I’m also attaching the Technologies learning area curriculum that includes
> both Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies. I will inform you
> next week of VCAA’s consultation schedule if you wish to participate online
> or in person.****
>
> ** **
>
> Consultation on this curriculum concludes on *10 May*.****
>
> ** **
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.****
>
> ** **
>
> Regards****
>
> Paula****
>
> ** **
>
> Paula Christophersen****
>
> Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies****
>
> Victorian Curriculum and Assessment****
>
> Authority****
>
> 2 Lonsdale Street****
>
> MELBOURNE 3000****
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> (03) 9032 1724****
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> 0407 043 110****
>
> **
>
--
Mark Kelly
mark AT vceit DOT com
http://vceit.com
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