[Yr11 Information Technology] Re: Unit 2 Outcome 1:Programming

[Steven Bird]

Thanks Adrian -- this sounds very promising, and I look forward to
further cooperation on our shared goals in IT training (and in
tackling Kevork's interesting questions).

-Steven

P.S. Yes my son loves the year 10 game design elective he's doing with you!

> Complements on a very thoughtful and detailed response!  I am all for
> sitting down and having a go at tackling some of these issues.  Actually, I
> think you would be quite pleased with the new Software Development 3/4 VCE
> course as the emphasis has moved back from the SDLC to programming and
> software development (as many of us feel it should be).
>
> I do think that 'we' (being the tertiary section and the secondary sector)
> should be talking more and collaborating much more - but in many ways, you
> and I are the converted ones, having spoken about this before!
>
> Putting my VITTA hat on for a moment - thanks for the acknowledgement of the
> work that we are doing in terms of IT teacher PD - and yes, more can
> certainly be done!  I think that ICT week is shaping up really well
> (especially the EXPO) and hopefully, many teachers bring their students
> along!  Would love to hear what ideas you have in terms of PD - and any ways
> you think Melb.Uni might be able to help!
>
> Cheers,
> Adrian
>
> PS: Hopefully the feedback on IT teachers you are getting from your own
> family members has been nothing but positive! ;)