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

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Kevork writes,

> Hi Everyone,
> 
> Just looking at the VELS standards at Year 9  (and 10 ) ..
> 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 .. Any and all suggestions welcome  With thanks


Hi mate. Might think a quickish session or two with SketchUp will answer?


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Cheers Kevork
Stephen Loosley
Owner and Manager
Pyramid Hill FM Radio
and, Registered Teacher