[Yr7-10it] Re: Ultranet

Costello, Rob R Costello.Rob.R at edumail.vic.gov.au
Sat Jan 3 15:43:57 EST 2009


You could invent the Ultranet out of moodle while you're at it

 

Maybe augment with LAMS  http://www.lamsfoundation.org/  for curriculum
sequencing

 

Seriously, I reckon if the dept gave the green light to this sort of
approach, the system would innovate along a rocketing pace, driven by
creativity and skill sets that currently exist in schools

 

Glen Waverley Sec College was the original prototype of the Ultranet,
and 2 teachers there did the work - starting from scratch (in Cold
Fusion and a little ASP) 

 

In my opinion, that's how they should replicate the GSWC system -
duplicate the goose (creative teacher driven development in local
context), not the golden egg (that particular set of functions - which I
gather has proven too specific to roll out anyway)

 

Starting from an existing platform, like Moodle/LAMS, and networking
across the system, would leverage a greater effort  - would not require
highly technical users  

 

How may passionate Moodle users would come out of the woodwork if
invited to contribute? 

 

(I'm not really one of them, but I know quite a few - and I like the
look of LAMS - also Australian made, free open source, actively being
developed - from Macquarie Uni - 2 of our staff just went to their
conference, trying to plug the gap as we need a tracking system here) 

 

Would need some working party / reference group to ensure that the state
had common standards, so the implementations could talk with each other
(and maintain unique student ID etc)  - but a little of that 60 M could
direct and focus the efforts

 

Just a crazy thought while we wait

 

Rob 

 

 

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[mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kent Beveridge
Sent: Saturday, 3 January 2009 2:24 PM
To: Year 7 - 10 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Yr7-10it] RE: Yr7-10it Digest, Vol 46, Issue 21

 

Kinda figured you'd read the email Paula...

Can you make it to Ros's place for our Moodle fest? It'd be great if you
could make it!

KB.

 

Kent Beveridge,

I.C.T. co-ordinator

St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College

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Horsham Ph (03) 5382 3545

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Paula P
Sent: Fri 1/2/2009 5:33 PM
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Hi Kent

 

Flattery will get you everywhere!

 

Regards

Paula C

 

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Sent: Fri 2/01/2009 11:20 AM
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Hey Carolyn, send me your email address and I'd be happy to keep in
touch. I am surprised about your comment on women teaching IT though,
here in Vic, they are very active at ALL levels. In fact, our guru here
is a very knowledgeable lady ...hi Paula C if you are reading this...

Paula is the one who essentially lets us teachers all know whats
happening from the top down!

This is a wide reaching list so who knows what info you can, and may,
get on any and many topics!

hmmm...doing a Masters eh? You must love HECS/PELS debts...(from
personal experience here..).  

 

Must go, headin to the beach...surfs up! (car's packed and its a couple
of hrs drive...)

Cheers.

KB.

 

Kent Beveridge,

I.C.T. co-ordinator

St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College

 http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/ <http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/> 

Horsham Ph (03) 5382 3545

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From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Albury, Carolyn
Sent: Thu 1/1/2009 10:50 PM
To: yr7-10it at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Yr7-10it] RE: Yr7-10it Digest, Vol 46, Issue 21

Hi Kent,
VET is a popular area inNSW, and I'm dual accredited in IT and
Hospitality.  At the moment we are in the first year of the HSC of a new
syllabus for VET-IT.  We currently teach it to years 11 and 12, but we
are trialling  varoious  courses in year 10 with a future look at
including in School Certificate (if that lasts, which I doubt).  I'm
actually a graduate from both Deakin and Monash Univeristies for the
final year of my BEd, post grad Cert and MEd, and really notice the
differences in the curriculum of both states.  I have also maintained
contact with various people I completed my courses with. In fact I had
one come up at the end of Term 3 to have a look at how we do things in
my school.  Yes, our Maths curriculum is very rigorous and demanding,
and there is so much to cram into 7 terms.

I'm actually not currently teaching the VET-IT as IT in NSW has been
dealt a blow with a reduction in student numbers, and in many schools
here, they have a "thing" about women teaching IT.  I know the syllabus
is available at the following website  www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au .
You can also go to the www.govet.nsw.edu.au  site and get more
information about resources.  Many of the RTOs develop their own
training packages for use in their school districts.  I've not been able
to get my hands on the IT one yet, but it only came to the school at the
end of the year.  I've been a bit slack last year in trying to get any
IT info as I was just trying to work out a new school and system.

Feel free to contact me of list and I'll try and get you as much info as
I possibly can.

Have a great New Year.

Carolyn
Carolyn Albury
Irrawang High School
Mount Hall Rd
Raymond Terrace  NSW  2324
ph: 4987 4687
fax: 4983 1027
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:48:39 +1100
From: "Kent Beveridge" <kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au>
Subject: RE: [Yr7-10it] RE: Yr7-10it Digest, Vol 46, Issue 15
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Hi Carolyn,
its interesting and informative to hear how some in other states are
'doing IT ' too. What type of inroads does the VET subject offerings
have up there, eg Certificate I,II,III in Info Tech etc using the ICA05
training package? I am embarking down that road myself and feel my
decision to 'push that barrrow' in my school for the yr10/11 levels will
offer both greater scope and skills, plus improved interest for next
years IT pupils. Plus, its nationally accredited training so adds to the
(dare I say it) validation of a national curriculum being proposed ahead
of us. The VET system certainly offers a stricter structure than VELS
does! Must be something about the NSW curriculum, recently completed a
postgrad maths course to accredit me for year 11/12 maths teaching and
your senior maths is bloody hard work! (but I enjoyed the challenge...)
comments?
KB.

Kent Beveridge,
I.C.T. co-ordinator
St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
 http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/ <http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/>
Horsham Ph (03) 5382 3545
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Interesting to read the VIC concept of IT in curriculum, and how it's
changing.  In NSW we have Technology (ICT) as a compulsory integration
across all KLAs.  However, we have to teach a minimum number of hours
(for the life of me, I can't remember the exact number......holiday mode
has just kicked in) in Technology (Mandatory) in years 7 and 8.  By the
end of year 10, as part of the School Certificate, the students do a
Computer Skills Test.  This assesses their knowledge and skills in ICT
that should have been taught across curriculum areas for 4 years.  I've
been teaching the ICT component in Tech Man since its inception, and
love the scope it has to offer the students.  At my current school, we
use ICDL (epautotrack) to enhance the skills and knowledge of our year 8
students in a Digital Media Design unit.  This involves the planning and
construction of their own webpages using Dreamweaver.  It's been great
to use with the IWB.  Actually showed a friend from down South d!
 uring the year and they could see the merit......mind you, we both
learnt a few things as well!!!!

Oh, and don't forget to mention the Ludites with the 19th century
methods..........they still exist in all schools!!!

Have a Happy New Year all.

Carolyn

Carolyn Albury
Irrawang High School
Mount Hall Rd
Raymond Terrace  NSW  2324
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:35:20 +1100
From: "Kent Beveridge" <kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au>
Subject: RE: [Yr7-10it] Captain, there be IT ahead
To: "Year 7 - 10 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List"
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Gday Ro!
Year 7 IT has bitten the dust at my school for 09..yep, its been
VELSIFIED! and integrated etc...blah, blahh,.
Already, some staff from other subjects have commented about them
a)finding time to integrate the IT skills into their courses and, der..,
b)have they the skillset to cope!
Now luckily for me, I can also teach Maths and now, VET(being Cert IV
accredited now!), so for me, opportunities have opened if I chose to
move back to the city..which I havent as yet! My load next year is ALL
I.T. with the Cert II and III at yr 10/11 by my own creation(the boss
told me I could do as I wanted  - either VET or mainstream based, so I
chose VET. Also developing a couple of projects in I.T. for my school
next year to 'reinvent' and 'energise', the subject area here at St.B's.
Plus, as a bonus, I get to pretty much run my own ship in the subject
next year!
So, if anyone is can use me in Melbourne to teach in 2010(no contracts!)
- let me know next year - and lets negotiate!  Offers in other states
also considered, plus offers in industry will be entertained if
available!!  I alway like to keep my options open, so if the money's
right, who knows!
Seeya at Ros's place in Jan....(could someone email me where it is
please?) use my private email below.
KB.
Kent Beveridge,
I.C.T. co-ordinator
St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
 http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/ <http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/>
Horsham Ph (03) 5382 3545
email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
Hear about the bloke who struggled and fell?  At least he gave it a go!!
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From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Roland Gesthuizen
Sent: Sun 12/21/2008 11:35 AM
To: Year 7 - 10 IT Mailing List; eLearning mailing list
Subject: [Yr7-10it] Captain, there be IT ahead



One thing is certain for 2009, and it is very likely to be change.

There has been some disquiet brewing how many secondary schools have
quietly dismantled technology and IT areas of the curriculum,
sometimes under the broad aim to create 'integrated' subjects. In
reality, the result has sometimes been a poor caricature and does not
provide any real scaffolding to encourage students to take up IT or
trade subjects. The reasons are of course quite complex but this and
other directions taken by schools have not helped the skill shortages
that are looming in both areas.

I note that QLD has just put IT and technology back onto the radar.
There will be 12 domains offered over 3 years (Years 10-12). These are
English, Maths, The Sciences, The Arts, HPE and Personal Development,
History, Geographical Studies, Human and Social Sciences, Design and
Technology, Business Studies, LOTE, and Information Technology. Each
domain will have a core and electives (specialist, extension and
transdisciplinary). With the senior phase now being Years 10-12,
'core' is really Year 10. .. yes, you read this right .. IT will have
it's own domain - Information Technology.

Considering that some of the VELS was inspired by the New Basics
program from QLD, it is interesting to watch this development, those
surrounding the national curriculum and the future of the VELS in
Victoria.
     http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/newbasics/

I am curious what others think of this or the grouping of core
subjects and domains that we have offer in Victoria?

Regards Roland
--
Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:07:31 +1100
From: "Jim Bunn" <bunn.jim.c at edumail.vic.gov.au>
Subject: RE: [Yr7-10it] Captain, there be IT ahead
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We've been without year 7 and 8 IT for the past two years. It was the
dream
of the administration for years to fully integrate IT in the junior
school,
and used the introduction of the year 7 - 8 Learning Centre to do it,
saying
that it was mandated with the Learning Centre. IT still operates with
electives at years 9 and 10, and they are popular with the students.

I yearn for IT to be put back into the curriculum, even lumped with all
of
Technology as it used to be, but to have it as a domain of its own, that
would be pretty special.

Jim


Jim Bunn

Technology Coordinator
Hampton Park Secondary College
8795 9400
CCAI CCNA ITE1

bunn.jim.c at edumail.vic.gov.au

-----Original Message-----
From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Roland Gesthuizen
Sent: Sunday, 21 December 2008 11:36 AM
To: Year 7 - 10 IT Mailing List; eLearning mailing list
Subject: [Yr7-10it] Captain, there be IT ahead

One thing is certain for 2009, and it is very likely to be change.

There has been some disquiet brewing how many secondary schools have
quietly
dismantled technology and IT areas of the curriculum, sometimes under
the
broad aim to create 'integrated' subjects. In reality, the result has
sometimes been a poor caricature and does not provide any real
scaffolding
to encourage students to take up IT or trade subjects. The reasons are
of
course quite complex but this and other directions taken by schools have
not
helped the skill shortages that are looming in both areas.

I note that QLD has just put IT and technology back onto the radar.
There will be 12 domains offered over 3 years (Years 10-12). These are
English, Maths, The Sciences, The Arts, HPE and Personal Development,
History, Geographical Studies, Human and Social Sciences, Design and
Technology, Business Studies, LOTE, and Information Technology. Each
domain
will have a core and electives (specialist, extension and
transdisciplinary). With the senior phase now being Years 10-12, 'core'
is
really Year 10. .. yes, you read this right .. IT will have it's own
domain
- Information Technology.

Considering that some of the VELS was inspired by the New Basics program
from QLD, it is interesting to watch this development, those surrounding
the
national curriculum and the future of the VELS in Victoria.
     http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/newbasics/

I am curious what others think of this or the grouping of core subjects
and
domains that we have offer in Victoria?

Regards Roland
--
Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au <http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au/>
<http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au/>

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change
the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:21:55 +1100
From: Margaret Lawson <margaret.lawson at konstantkaos.net>
Subject: Re: [Yr7-10it] Captain, there be IT ahead
To: "Year 7 - 10 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List"
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I believe, in schools there is a confusion between student confidence
with technology and competence with technology. There are several
research reports out there that talk about Multitasking Generation and
how teachers and parents are often blinded by students who can easily
adapt to technology, and they perceive this confidence as the students
having advanced technology skills.

Yes the kids are confident and they pick things up quickly, but often
their computing habits lack substance.When I used to teach Year 7 and 8
IT many years ago, we used to focus on supporting IT across the various
subject areas building effective information processing skills so that
the kids could produce quality work. Most of what students do with
computers isn't necessarily good quality - it has bells, but there is no
focus or completion of tasks. Students need to know how to type properly
and I don't think that there are any short cuts with this skill. It is
better for their confidence in using the computer and their their health
(ergonomically). As for the basic skills in WP, SS, DB .... these
fundamentals allow subjects to jump right in and teach appropriate ICT
units rather than having to back-track with kids and teach them simple
information skills such as adding a header and footer.

Lets not confuse the technology confidence generation with the
technology competent generation and giving kids laptops does not mean
that they automatically assume these skills overnight. Giving kids
laptops without these skills can sometimes do more harm than good.

I am all for appropriate integration of IT across the curriculum, but
unless schools are willing to train non-IT teachers with the skills
needed to run effective IT units they need to keep their junior IT
classes in one form or another. I have worked in many schools and not
many of them are willing to invest the PD time in their teachers to
effectively run a fully integrated ICT program in schools.

2 cents worth!!!

:-)

Margaret Lawson
(currently on maternity leave from St. Michael's Grammar School,
returning in 2009)


Jim Bunn wrote:
> We've been without year 7 and 8 IT for the past two years. It was the
dream
> of the administration for years to fully integrate IT in the junior
school,
> and used the introduction of the year 7 - 8 Learning Centre to do it,
saying
> that it was mandated with the Learning Centre. IT still operates with
> electives at years 9 and 10, and they are popular with the students.
>
> I yearn for IT to be put back into the curriculum, even lumped with
all of
> Technology as it used to be, but to have it as a domain of its own,
that
> would be pretty special.
>
> Jim
>
>
> Jim Bunn
>
> Technology Coordinator
> Hampton Park Secondary College
> 8795 9400
> CCAI CCNA ITE1
>
> bunn.jim.c at edumail.vic.gov.au
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Roland
Gesthuizen
> Sent: Sunday, 21 December 2008 11:36 AM
> To: Year 7 - 10 IT Mailing List; eLearning mailing list
> Subject: [Yr7-10it] Captain, there be IT ahead
>
> One thing is certain for 2009, and it is very likely to be change.
>
> There has been some disquiet brewing how many secondary schools have
quietly
> dismantled technology and IT areas of the curriculum, sometimes under
the
> broad aim to create 'integrated' subjects. In reality, the result has
> sometimes been a poor caricature and does not provide any real
scaffolding
> to encourage students to take up IT or trade subjects. The reasons are
of
> course quite complex but this and other directions taken by schools
have not
> helped the skill shortages that are looming in both areas.
>
> I note that QLD has just put IT and technology back onto the radar.
> There will be 12 domains offered over 3 years (Years 10-12). These are
> English, Maths, The Sciences, The Arts, HPE and Personal Development,
> History, Geographical Studies, Human and Social Sciences, Design and
> Technology, Business Studies, LOTE, and Information Technology. Each
domain
> will have a core and electives (specialist, extension and
> transdisciplinary). With the senior phase now being Years 10-12,
'core' is
> really Year 10. .. yes, you read this right .. IT will have it's own
domain
> - Information Technology.
>
> Considering that some of the VELS was inspired by the New Basics
program
> from QLD, it is interesting to watch this development, those
surrounding the
> national curriculum and the future of the VELS in Victoria.
>      http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/newbasics/
>
> I am curious what others think of this or the grouping of core
subjects and
> domains that we have offer in Victoria?
>
> Regards Roland
> --
> Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
> http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au <http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au/>
<http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au/>
>
> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
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> the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
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