[Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
Mark KELLY
kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au
Mon Feb 14 13:29:56 EST 2011
Naturally one must be VERY wary of using SACs from the previous study
design.
If you're not careful, deep disaster can await.
On 14 February 2011 10:10, Townsley, Andrew A <
townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
> Maybe somepost a SAC from last year.
> Like a picture says a thousand words.
>
> A.Townsley
> townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
> Fountain Gate SC
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Zach Alexakos
> Sent: Mon 14/02/2011 9:33 AM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>
>
> No- You'll need an ASIO clearance first.
>
> Zach Alexakos
>
>
>
>
> On 13/02/11 10:08 PM, "Townsley, Andrew A" <
> townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Is anyone willing to post a SAC?
>
> A.Townsley
> townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
> Fountain Gate SC
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Margaret Lawson
> Sent: Fri 11/02/2011 9:25 PM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>
> I would think that at Year 11, you would want to develop a SAC that
> would a) assess their understanding of the key knowledge and skills
> and
> b) appeal to their interests. After all, we want these kids to
> enroll in
> our Year 12 subjects come July.
>
> Over the years I have used students co-curricular interests to
> direct me
> as to what type of case study might be appropriate for their
> interest.
> And of course it is important to have FUN with the Year 11
> curriculum.
> At Year 12 you don't have as much flexibility compared with Year 11.
>
> The example in the study design is for Enrollment trends at a
> school.
> This might be interesting to some, but other case studies might be
> more
> appealing to the kids. So you might need to do a little thinking
> outside
> the box! Perhaps we could use the list to brainstorm?
>
> :)
>
> Margaret
>
> Currently on leave from St. Michael's Grammar School
> Mailing list emails go to home address
>
> On 11/02/2011 9:01 PM, Dinh Tran wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mark,
> >
> > I do not agree with you or Natalie about the possibility of
> students
> > having any real advantages because firstly the examples in the
> Study
> > Design are INCOMPLETE and only a sample, not the full SAC. It has
> > great potentials to be developed into a real SAC, using different
> data
> > sets and even different scenarios so I believe writing SAC's based
> on
> > the study design should be a good thing because at least it's on
> the
> > right track.
> >
> > If a student goes through the trouble of reading and comprehending
> the
> > study design and masters the skills that is required in the SAC's,
> > then they deserve to do well. I have never heard of any student
> > capable of achieving that standard.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Dinh Tran
> >
> > *From:*yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au
> > [mailto:yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *Mark KELLY
> > *Sent:* Friday, 11 February 2011 8:01 PM
> > *To:* Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> > *Subject:* Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
> >
> > No Natalie, please come back from under the basalt. All
> contributions
> > are valued here.
> >
> > You do have a good point when it comes to kids getting real SACs
> and
> > getting an unfair advantage, which is why the ITA list is careful
> > about teachers uploading SACs to the public. You never know where
> > they might end up.
> >
> > Keep on posting!
> >
> > Regards
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > On 11 February 2011 19:38, Natalie H <natinga71 at yahoo.com
> > <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com> <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com%3E> >
> wrote:
> >
> > That's a bloody good point!! *hides back under her rock*
> >
> > :-P
> >
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Natalie Heath
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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> >
> > *From:*Mark KELLY <kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au
> > <mailto:kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au> <mailto:
> kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au%3E> >
> >
> >
> > *To:* Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> > <yr11it at edulists.com.au <mailto:yr11it at edulists.com.au>
> <mailto:yr11it at edulists.com.au%3E> >
> >
> > *Sent:*Fri, February 11, 2011 6:52:40 PM
> >
> >
> > *Subject:* Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
> >
> >
> > Hi Natalie. If a year 11 of mine went to the trouble of
> reading
> > the study design and independently worked on a possible
> solution
> > before a SAC was even given, I reckon they'd *deserve* bonus
> > points, but such a rare beast probably wouldn't be the type
> who
> > needed bonus points! They would already be A+ material.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > Regards
> > Mark
> >
> > On 11 February 2011 17:19, Natalie H <natinga71 at yahoo.com
> > <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com> <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com%3E>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'd be reluctant to base an assessment task on something
> that's in
> > a public document. I actively encourage all senior students to
> > read the study design... I'm not convinced year 11s would go
> to
> > the trouble, but you never know. I know these examples are
> > starting points, but I wouldn't want some students having even
> a
> > perceived advantage... I don't think it's worth the risk.
> >
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Natalie Heath
> >
> > Parade College
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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> >
> > *From:*Dinh Tran <dinhtran at iinet.net.au
> > <mailto:dinhtran at iinet.net.au> <mailto:dinhtran at iinet.net.au%3E>
> >
> > *To:* Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> > <yr11it at edulists.com.au <mailto:yr11it at edulists.com.au>
> <mailto:yr11it at edulists.com.au%3E> >
> > *Sent:* Fri, February 11, 2011 2:58:46 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Can anyone be kind enough to share some sample SAC's please?
> > Nelson Cengage have not yet set up the teacher's resources
> login
> > for me so i am a bit stuck on ideas.
> >
> > Are we allowed to use the detailed example of the
> > learning activities on page 55-56 of the Study Design and
> create a
> > SAC out of it?
> >
> > I would like to personally thank you for your support as i am
> a
> > recent graduate teacher.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> > Dinh Tran
> >
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If not as many people are getting Brasilians,
does this mean that waxing is waning?
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