[VELS] Re: [Yr7-10it] Meeting VELS standards in Year 9 and 10

[Roland Gesthuizen]

The technology example on the VCAA website is based on my satellite modeling
activity and it uses Google Sketch-up. I have run this for several years
now. It is a good example of an ICT rich VELS progression point task that is
embedded in a real-world example. Trick is to broaden it with other
activities such as a Moodle blog for recording progress and reflections
rather than rely on just Google Sketchup or the satellite construction
alone.

I have a really cool example of 3D modeling from Geoscience Australia to
simulate a Tsunami wave crashing over a beach. I picked up a copy last week
when I was invited to Canberra to contribute to a cool workshop they were
running about Visualizing Data. Students program in different barriers to
slow the progress of the wave, hills / trees / buildings etc. It runs on
Python and is easy to modify and adapt at the code level by students. This
was trimmed down from an even larger project that they are using. Stuff is
still in Beta but quite engaging, usable and certainly real world.

Regards Roland

On 30 April 2010 10:42, Kevork Krozian <K.Krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
>  Just looking at the VELS standards at Year 9  (and 10 )
> By the middle of Year 9 we should have students working at VELS level 5.25.
> The link at http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/support/progression/ict.html#lev6shows
>
>    ICT for visualising thinking
>
>  *   use of nominated dynamic modelling tools and manipulation and editing
> techniques to describe the relationships between ideas or components; for
> example, building simulations of dynamic automotive systems and processes
>  *   use of complex ICT tools to visually represent, model, reframe or
> refine thinking strategies; for example, using three-dimensional multimedia
> tools to construct complex representations of molecules
>  *   selection, from a given list, of ICT tools and editing techniques to
> support problem solving, based on their technical capabilities
> ICT for creating
>
>  *   identification of similarities and differences between the strategies
> for organising and managing files used by school teams and by small
> organisations; for example, use of passwords to enter a school network or
> locked keyboards to restrict access to files in a business
>  *   identification of threats to data security caused by accidental loss,
> stealing or data corruption
>  *   use of ICT presentation conventions and efficient processing
> techniques to reduce the time taken to process data; for example, macros
>  *   designs for web-based information products that acknowledge the common
> characteristics of a targeted audience; for example, transcripts of audio
> files on a website for the hearing impaired
> ICT for communicating
>
>  *   identification, in existing communications, of nominated protocols
> that are used when exchanging ideas and considered opinions through online
> forums; for example, language that respects gender
>  *   location of targeted websites, using general and specialised search
> engines, and nominated search directories such as BUBL
>  *   identification, in existing communications, of features that reflect
> ethical considerations and legal responsibilities; for example, copyright
> statements
>
> As we are doing games programming ( programming the Xbox console)  I was
> specifically interested in any feedback regarding any suggestions or
> experience with :
>
> dynamic modelling tools and manipulation and editing techniques
> complex ICT tools to visually represent, model, reframe or refine thinking
> strategies
>
>  Of course we could use mind mapping software and it could be a set of
> frames to represent progression in the game and or algorithm, but I am not
> sure the dynamic nature of the modeling will be there.
>
> Any and all suggestions welcome
>
> With thanks
>
> Kevork Krozian
> Digital Learning Manager
> Forest Hill College
> k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
> Mobile: 0419 356 034
>
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead
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