[Textiles and Technology] DATTA Vic Newsletter, Term 1 2016 - news on resources, PL, events, and much, much more!
DATTA VIC
pl at datta.vic.edu.au
Thu Jan 28 10:06:22 AEDT 2016
Newsletter Term 1, 2016, Volume 29, Issue 1
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** In this issue of the DATTA Vic newsletter:
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* Welcome from the President
* News from the VCAA
* Your DATTA Vic Membership
* The Makerspace Conference
* The May Conference - STEAMpunk! Call for Presenters.
* So You Think You Can Design - Get your Students Involved!
* Professional Learning in Term 1
* STEM Brainstorming Day
* VEX Robotics
* The Day of STEM
* Big Wool Day Out! Back in the Classroom
* The NGV Summer School Report
* The Quantum Print-a-Car Challenge
* Engineers Without Borders - Future Future LINK Festival
* Create from a Crate
* The Australian Woodturning Exhibition
* University News
* The National Wool Museum's Scarf Festival
* Premier's Design Awards
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Welcome from the President
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Welcome back! So much has been going on recently at DATTA Vic that it’s a struggle to remember it all, but here goes…
First of all we had a great DATTA Aus AGM in South Australia with representatives from each state and lots of progressive decisions were made. The biggest news of all is that we are introducing Design and Technology Week! It will probably happen in early term 4 so we will keep you posted, and it will be based on a very successful trial at Northcote High last year. We’ll have lots of ideas and resources for you to use during this exciting and perception changing week!
To continue reading, click
HERE (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ed735b6928a1ab8d30e6f12a/files/peter_term_1_newsletter.pdf) .
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News from the VCAA
2016 Top Designs
The ** Top Designs (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/excellenceawards/seasonofexcellence/generalinfo/topdesign.aspx)
exhibition showcases outstanding student works produced for the Victorian Certificate of Education in a range of studies including Product Design and Technology and Systems Engineering.
The exhibition opens on Friday 18 March and runs daily until Sunday 10 July 2016.
Top Designs forums to support VCE students of both these studies are also held throughout this time—the forums consist of an introductory talk from a representative of the VCAA, addressing the School-Assessed Task using examples from Top Designs exhibited works, folios and design plans. This is followed by a presentation by an industry professional, who represents best practice within their particular field of design.
Details of dates of forums are listed on the ** Museum Victoria (http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/education/resources/?epslanguage=en&subject=top-designs&searchtype=prog&topic=Top+Designs&rs=15)
website
Leanne Compton
Curriculum Manager, Design and Technologies
DATTA Vic 2016 Membership
Have you renewed your DATTA Vic membership for 2016? Or are you not a member yet but would like to know more?
Joining DATTA Vic comes with a range of benefits, including;
* Regular free resource packs
* Reduced fees for professional learning events and conferences
* Discounted prices on resources for sale
* Constant access to expert help and advice
* The latest OH&S updates
* A growing range of regional workshops
* Excellent networking opportunities
* Support to implement the new Australian Curriculum
Plus you'll be part of a group who lobbies local and national government and external organisations on your behalf. Just this year we have successfully campaigned for Universities to award extra bonus points for VCE Systems
Engineering in admission to Engineering courses.
If you have any questions about the benefits of DATTA Vic membership, contact Laura at pl at datta.vic.edu.au. You'll find our membership forms ** HERE (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/membership-1)
. We'd love to have on board!
The Makerspace Conference
Datta Vic held our annual hands-on conference at NCAT on the 3rd of December 2015. With a Makerspace theme, we celebrated the joy of making, from crafting and hacking to coding and crocheting!
We want to say a massive thank you to all our delegates, presenters, sponsors and trade exhibitors who made it a very special day! We're also very grateful to NCAT for being such wonderful hosts.
There was a fantastic range of workshops for participants to attend, from Woodturning to Wearable Technologies, and the trade exhibition brought the latest products and services for teachers from throughout Australia.
"All the sessions I attended were interesting and inspirational. I came away...with ideas that can be implemented into my college to enhance and compliment student learning." Jamie P
Click ** HERE (https://storify.com/rgesthuizen/exploring-makerspaces-at-dattavic)
for a great Storify article by Roland Gesthuizen, DLTV Vice President, eLearning Leader and STEM Educator from Mater Christi College, Belgrave, and Makerspace conference presenter! Thanks Roland!
And don't forget to complete your short survey, and DATTA Vic will issue your Certificate of Participation. Click ** HERE (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQ2FPRG)
for the survey.
The Makerspace Conference also hosted the finals of ** So You Think You Can Design - Textiles (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/so-you-think-you-can-design-1)
. Huge congratulations go to winners Olivia Peters & Phillippa Piri of Genazzano FCJ College, pictured here receiving their prize - an Overlocker each - from Cathy Sofarnos of Bernina Australia.
Well done also to the runners up, Sarah Robinson and May Crotty from Salesian College, and Madeleine Rosenbrock and Rachel Whitting from Emmaus College. And thanks to our sponsors, Bernina Australia and Tools for Schools.
But no rest for the wicked! We're already planning for our next conference in May, which will take place on the 13th & 14th at Harvester Technical College.
This time we're going ** STEAMpunk! ()
We'll be exploring best practice in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths, as well as providing you with all you need to know about the new Australian curriculum.
And of course, we need you! If you have an idea for a workshop, we'd love to hear it! Click ** HERE (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/steampunk-presenter-application-form#overlay-context=content/steampunk-presenter-application-form)
to complete the STEAMpunk Presenter Application Form.
So You Think You Can Design
Our fantastic state-wide design competition for schools is back for 2015, and it’s bigger and better than ever!
It's a fantastic way to communicate the importance of the learning area to your school community, and to engage students beyond regular classroom activities. It will also give teachers new ideas and approached to teaching and learning.
In the SYTYCD Week of Design (21st - 25th March), Participants will take part in a range of fun, interactive challenges which relate to key stages in the design process. Each school will then select 2 winners to submit to the judging panel. From this qualifying round, five schools will be selected to compete at the SYTYCD Finals, to be held at the DATTA Vic conference in May.
So why take part?
* The winning team members will each receive an iPad mini
* The winning school will receive a SYTYCD Trophy
* Accompanying teachers (1 per school) will receive free admission to the DATTA Vic conference
* All runners up will receive a prize in recognition of their efforts
And this year, thanks to Swinburne University's generous support, all finalists will be invited to the ** Advanced Manufacturing & Desig (http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/strengths-achievements/specialist-facilities/advanced-manufacturing-and-design-centre/)
** n Centre (http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/strengths-achievements/specialist-facilities/advanced-manufacturing-and-design-centre/)
for a master-class in the latest manufacturing and design techniques and technologies..
Don't let your students miss out on this fantastic opportunity - contact Laura now at pl at datta.vic.edu.au to for more information and to register.
Professional Learning in Term 1
DATTA Vic is running a wide range of professional learning seminars and student workshops throughout term 1, including;
* VCE PD&T SAT Folio Student Workshops
* VCE PD&T and Systems Engineering Units 1 & 3 for New & Returning Teachers
* VCE PD&T Assessment Criteria & SAT Briefing
* Picaxe Microcontroller
We're kicking off our Rural and Regional program this year with a great hands-on workshop on ** Dovetail Boxes with Gifkin Jigs (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/pl16044-dovetail-boxes-gifkin-jigs)
at Flinders Christian Community College in Tyabb on the 5th of March
Plus on March 17th we're teaming up with ** Bendigo Art Gallery (http://www.bendigoartgallery.com.au/Education/Teachers/Marilyn_Monroe_design_technology_and_fashion_illustration_professional_development_day)
on a fantastic PL for Textiles Teachers based on their Marilyn Monroe exhibition - one not to miss!
Are you interested in implementing an exciting STEM program at your school? Join us for our ** VEX Robotics Professional Learning Day (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/pl16046-getting-started-vex-robotics)
on Saturday the 12th March. You'll learn all you need to know about getting started with the world's largest classroom robotics platform, how to implement it into the curriculum and be ready for your students to compete!
We'll send updates on all our events, both regional and metropolitan, as they come online.
For more information and to book any of these sessions, click ** HERE (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/upcoming-events?page=1)
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Do you have an idea for a workshop that you'd like to present for DATTA Vic? We'd love to hear from you! Click ** HERE (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/skill-sharing-workshop-registration-form#overlay-context=content/pl16014-marilyn-monroe-design-technology-and-fashion-illustration-professional-learning-day)
to complete our Skill Sharing form and we'll be in touch!
STEM Brainstorming Day
Join us for our STEM Brainstorming Day on the 15th of April in Carlton. We want Primary & Secondary educators to help us explore Technologies as a key area for the delivery of STEM learning & teaching in Victoria.
** Register now (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/pl16045-stem-brainstorming-day)
! Contact Laura at pl at datta.vic.edu.au for more information
Vex Robotics
DATTA Vic is delighted to announce that we will be the main event partner for ** VEX Robotics (http://www.vexrobotics.com/)
in Victoria. The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest and fastest growing middle school and high school robotics program globally with more than 12,000 teams from 33 countries playing in over 1,000 tournaments worldwide.
DATTA Vic will be presenting competitions throughout the year. In addition to learning valuable design technology and engineering skills, students gain life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, collaboration, project management, and critical thinking. It is an extremely effective way to engage young people in STEM.
Click
** HERE (http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/pl16046-getting-started-vex-robotics)
for information on our Getting Started with VEX Robotics PL day for teachers.
A VEX Robotics brochure is available
** HERE (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ed735b6928a1ab8d30e6f12a/files/vex_brochure_2.pdf)
.
For more details, contact Laura at pl at datta.vic.edu.au
Australian Day of STEM
Australia’s leading organisations, educational institutes and government bodies have united to launch the ‘Australian Day of STEM’. DATTA Vic is delighted to be part of this venture, and we'll be announcing a special program very soon!
The Day of STEM aims to inspire the next generation of Australian STEM professionals through an interactive, online STEM awareness platform called LifeJourney. To carry on reading, click ** HERE (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ed735b6928a1ab8d30e6f12a/files/Day_of_STEM.pdf)
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Big Wool Day Out! Back in the Classroom
Deborah Kimpton from Hume Central SC came along to DATTA Vic's Big Wool Day Out! back in October at the National Wool Museum in Geelong.
She found lots of inspiration for classroom activities, and, back at school, developed a great lesson on fabric construction for her lucky students!
To read more about Deb's experience at the Big Wool Day Out! and her classroom project, click ** HERE (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ed735b6928a1ab8d30e6f12a/files/Big_Wool_Day_Out_news.pdf)
. And DATTA Vic will be running our second Big Wool Day Out! in July - watch this space for more information!
NGV Summer School for Teachers
During the summer holidays, DATTA Vic's Joanne Heide presented at the NGV's Summer School for Design Teachers,** Immersed, Inspired, Invigorated (http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/summer-school-for-teachers/)
. Joanne talked about how Design & Technology teachers can use NGV exhibitions, in particular the ** Rigg Design Prize (http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/rigg-design-prize-2015/)
, to support their classroom teaching. For more information, click ** HERE (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ed735b6928a1ab8d30e6f12a/files/2015_Rigg_Design_Prize_at_the_National_Gallery_of_Victoria.pdf)
The Quantum PrintACar Challenge
Clockwise from top left: 1. Charles La Trobe College poster & car; 2. Charles La Trobe College car; 3. Bacchus Marsh Grammar poster & car: 4. Nossal HS students competing; 5. Laburnum Primary School poster & car; 6. Bacchus Marsh students designing their car
Finals for the ** Quantum PrintACar Competition (http://www.quantumvictoria.vic.edu.au/latest-news/printacar-2015/)
were held on the 9th October 2015 at University of Melbourne. In addition to the actual racing of these CO2 powered cars on the day, the competition involved preparing a promotional poster, which had to feature CAD design, manufacture from a CAD design using a 3D printer, and an interview with a panel of judges.
Click ** HERE (https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ed735b6928a1ab8d30e6f12a/files/quantum_doc_01.pdf)
for a full report on this exciting event. Thanks to Divinderjit Chattrath & David Fletcher for their contributions.
Engineers Without Borders' FutureLink Festival
Future Link Festival from EWB Australia is the premier event for young people who are passionate about design, technology and social change.
It aims to inspire future engineers, architects and designers to use their power for good, driving social change and impact through innovation.
Featuring an exciting range of seminars and hands-on workshops, FutureLink Festival is at Federation Square, Melbourne on the 7th of March. For more information, click ** HERE (http://www.ewb.org.au/whatwedo/education-research/school-outreach/future-link)
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Create From a Crate Exhibition
The Australian
Woodturning Festival
Designed to shine a spotlight on the environmental impact of timber packaging waste, the bi-annual Create from a Crate Exhibition demonstrates that waste timbers can be a valuable and untapped resource material when handled by skilled craftspeople. Over 40 of Australia's most talented woodworkers, designers and makers have risen to the challenge of making a beautiful object or furniture piece from two rough and discarded timber pallets.
The exhibition runs from the 5th - 27th Feb in Dandenong and the 3rd March - 2nd April in Ivanhoe. For more information, visit
** www. (http://www.vwa.org.au)
** createfromacrate.com (http://www.createfromacrate.com)
the Australian Woodturning Exhibition will take place on 17-19th June 2016. Entry forms are now available at ** www.awtex.com.au (http://www.awtex.com.au)
. (Closing date- 20th May.)
There's exciting news for student entries. This year Dremel will be awarding the best student with a Dremel starter kit comprising a cordless Dremel with accessories.
All student entries will be exhibited from 17-19 June 2016 at the Waratah Rooms, The Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nanawading.
For further information please contact Rachelle Leaver on 0416656786.
University News
DATTA Vic has just received the great news that, from 2017, Monash University will be placing VCE Systems Engineering in the middle band subjects for admission to their Engineering courses.
Check out this fantastic video on Deakin University's Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET). Click ** HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSAWZ6DvOIg)
to watch.
Scarf Festival 2016 -
Myths & Legends
Premier's Design Awards Winner - Cobalt Niche
Don't miss the ** National Wool Museum' (http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/default.aspx)
s annual Scarf Festival, which has a Myths and Legends theme for 2016. Entries are open now, and it's free for schools to submit their work. The exhibition opens on the 3rd of June - click ** HERE (http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/article/item/8d0f9e46bd4b261.aspx)
for more information. Plus DATTA Vic and the Wool Museum are planning an exciting Big Wool Day Out 2016 together - watch this space!
Congratulations to ** Cobalt Niche (http://www.cobaltniche.com/)
for winning the Premier's Design Awards with their Food Justice Truck for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. It's a mobile grocery service that offers a 75% discount on purchases by people seeking asylum, thereby seeking to improve food security for vulnerable new arrivals. A fantastic example of service design! Find out more ** HERE (http://www.premiersdesignawards.com.au/entry/food-justice-truck/)
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