[Yr7-10it] Meeting VELS standards in Year 9 and 10

[Kevork Krozian]

Hi Everyone,

 Just looking at the VELS standards at Year 9  (and 10 )
By the middle of Year 9 we should have students working at VELS level 5.25.
The link at http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/support/progression/ict.html#lev6 shows

    ICT for visualising thinking

 *   use of nominated dynamic modelling tools and manipulation and editing techniques to describe the relationships between ideas or components; for example, building simulations of dynamic automotive systems and processes
 *   use of complex ICT tools to visually represent, model, reframe or refine thinking strategies; for example, using three-dimensional multimedia tools to construct complex representations of molecules
 *   selection, from a given list, of ICT tools and editing techniques to support problem solving, based on their technical capabilities
ICT for creating

 *   identification of similarities and differences between the strategies for organising and managing files used by school teams and by small organisations; for example, use of passwords to enter a school network or locked keyboards to restrict access to files in a business
 *   identification of threats to data security caused by accidental loss, stealing or data corruption
 *   use of ICT presentation conventions and efficient processing techniques to reduce the time taken to process data; for example, macros
 *   designs for web-based information products that acknowledge the common characteristics of a targeted audience; for example, transcripts of audio files on a website for the hearing impaired
ICT for communicating

 *   identification, in existing communications, of nominated protocols that are used when exchanging ideas and considered opinions through online forums; for example, language that respects gender
 *   location of targeted websites, using general and specialised search engines, and nominated search directories such as BUBL
 *   identification, in existing communications, of features that reflect ethical considerations and legal responsibilities; for example, copyright statements

As we are doing games programming ( programming the Xbox console)  I was specifically interested in any feedback regarding any suggestions or experience with :

dynamic modelling tools and manipulation and editing techniques
complex ICT tools to visually represent, model, reframe or refine thinking strategies

 Of course we could use mind mapping software and it could be a set of frames to represent progression in the game and or algorithm, but I am not sure the dynamic nature of the modeling will be there.

Any and all suggestions welcome

With thanks

Kevork Krozian
Digital Learning Manager
Forest Hill College
k.krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au
Mobile: 0419 356 034