[Yr11 Information Technology] Learn PHP and MySQL to make useful websites and support your students

Mon Feb 8 22:14:59 EST 2010

Hi everyone
While I appreciate that these things all cost to some degree - and by complaining we're probably shooting the messenger - I can't help but think that the truth lies somewhere in all the messages about the affordability of PD.
In a year when many if not most schools are finding the financial going tough, when there is basically little if any money for things other than 'vital', who seriously can afford these costs?
I don't question the actual cost/value because I have no knowledge of their complexity, but maybe the PD and the clientele are not matched anymore.
To be truthful - it wouldn't matter how great the PD was - even if there was a chance I would return as an all knowing, worldbeating ICT genius - we don't have the money to spend.
It is 100% certainty that most schools around my area would be loathe to and unable to spend $600 on 1 person for a PD day. As Leanne says - the discounted price is way outside our league.
We are feeling guilty if we spend $55 for a Saturday morning PD where it doesn't cost the school anything in terms of replacements etc. We wouldn't even ask to attend a VITTA PD as the money is just not available.

I'm interested to hear from ppl who are able to attend and how this sort of $ fits into the budget. Maybe there is a lesson to be learned from that angle.
And - maybe those of us who have decided it's an absurd amount of money should be taking our thoughts to VITTA directly.

Jeananne Brown
Lavalla Catholic College
Traralgon  VIC  3844
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Couldn't agree more. It seems in recent years VITTA has priced many of its activities beyond the reach of all but the wealthier schools. Not much point in a membership discount when prices are so high. Leanne Wright - Epping SC.

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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:43:18 +1100

Where can I buy a copy of Kevork’s book?

I think $600 is a little steep for this workshop, there’s no way my college can allocate that much for PD. Is VITTA a business or a professional association? I think the PD industry needs to be more closely scrutinized.

Laurie

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PHP and MySQ

Who is this for?

 *   All teachers who want to update their programming skills to make dynamic websites
 *   Teachers of years 8 to 12 VCE & VET teachers, including at Year 11 for Database Programming
 *   teachers who are interested in delivering PHP and MySQL
 *   teachers of VCE Software Development
 *   The day is tailored to fit the beginner, intermediate or advanced person

The benefits of PHP and MySQL include:

 *   PHP is one of the approved programming languages in Software Development
 *   PHP can be used to program mobile devices
 *   PHP and MySQL are free and open source

What is included?

 *   A copy of Kevork’s new book "PHP and MySQL for standard and mobile devices"
 *   software installation
 *   sample outcomes for teachers who are interested in delivering PHP and MySQL
 *   notes and exercises ready for participants at any proficiency level.
 *   refreshments are supplied.

What should I bring?

 *   Bring your laptop

Additional dates are: 2nd March, 9th March, 16th March and 23rd March. Sessions go from 4.30 to 6.30 pm on each day.

Registrations Open:

today

Registrations Close:

  25th Feb 2010

Price:

  VITTA members $ 600 (Inc. GST)  non-members $750.00 (Inc. GST)

For details and booking go to: http://www.vitta.org.au<http://www.vitta.org.au/> and follow the  training events link.

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