[Yr11 Information Technology] FW: Social media and sentiment mining

Thu Jun 24 13:10:54 EST 2010

Dear colleagues

The following Background Briefing program sounds terrific for both the
current study and the reaccredited study. Remember that transcripts are
available of all Background Briefing programs and it is broadcast at
three different times.

Regards

Paula

Paula Christophersen

ICT Curriculum Manager

VCAA

41 St Andrews Place

EAST MELBOURNE 3002

(03) 9651 4378

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