[Yr7-10it] Monday next - ICT mini-Conference - November 26

[Paul Wright]

By now you will be aware that the VITTA mini-Conference is happening next
Monday at the Marriott Hotel in Melbourne.  You will also be aware that we
have put together a comprehensive and interesting program as well as a
substantial door prize and many hours of credit towards your VIT
Professional Learning record.  We are really looking forward to seeing you
on Monday.  Popular sessions are filling but there are still spaces in the
program for you.

 

So, let VITTA assist you plan and prepare for teaching Information
Technology related classes in 2013.  The "Future Directions" mini-conference
offers guidance and tips to be better prepare your students to succeed in
their studies.  If you have any first-time teachers of senior IT subjects,
then there is also lots of information and support for them.

 

Keynote speakers address ICT course preparation for 2013 and also deliver
insights about the new  Computer Science for  High School (CS4HS) courses.
Speakers and topics covered include:

 

.         Professor James Curran - Teaching deep ideas and the skills of
Computer Science

"Computer scientists have invented, and in some cases appropriated or
developed, many deep and compelling ideas that everyone should know about,
and skills that everyone should have.  In this talk, I will discuss some of
these ideas and skills, and classroom activities that are accessible for
students across a range of abilities. "

 

.         Professor Steven Bird and Associate Dean Bernd Meyer - CSH4S -
Computer Science for High Schools

"CS4HS -- Computer Science for High School -- is an initiative designed to
promote Computer Science and Computational Thinking in the secondary
curriculum"

.         Jon Onley - VCE IT Graduates for Industry

"No matter what business or industry sector you look at all have a number of
things in common but by far the most important is that they are looking for
market positioning, brand awareness and productivity improvements through
the adaption of new technologies and through that, are wanting to employ
technology savvy graduates who can assist them achieve their desire
outcomes."


PLUS Insights from DEECD VCAA experts, Paula Christopherson and Alison Wall
on new developments at VCE level ICT courses
PLUS Great course design sessions from leading educators and industry
representatives.

.         Robert Koren  IT Applications
"..a little creativity can make the course more cohesive, enjoyable and
allow the assessment process to be something that invigorates the student
learning process."

.         Kevork Krozian     
"Software Development for all - Teaching SD for the first time or even more
than once ? Challenges to overcome , decisions to make and resources to find
?"

.         Alison Wall  VET IT      
"The revised VCE VET IT Program - for implementation from 2013. The revised
VCE VET IT program has been taken from the Certificate II and III in
Information, Digital Media and Technology from the new ICA11Training
package."

.         Brian Chau  VET IDM - Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash for digital
media across devices

"In this session we will explore how to create a responsive web design using
Adobe Dreamweaver and the latest web standards like HTML5 and CSS3."

Afternoon sessions include: 
- a series on course development with an industry focus
- a discussion panel Chaired by Paula Christophersen

The mini-Conference is an ICT event not be missed.

What's provided?

An opportunity to refresh and review course design and assessment
New ideas from education and industry
Great advice from proven practitioners
Great opportunity to network with a range of expert educators and
enthusiastic industry specialists
Great venue and great networking opportunities
A chance to explore new directions in the ICT curriculum
6 PDi hours for your Professional Learning record
Lunch
Wireless Internet
The chance to win a fantastic door prize valued at over $600 from Soniq

 

Links:
View the programme at:
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/senior-secondary-ict-and-industry-futur
e-directions-2 
Download the flier at: http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/502 
The Melbourne Marriott Hotel offers a special deal for mini-conference
delegates at:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/melmc-melbourne-marriott-hotel/?toDate
=11/27/12
<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/melmc-melbourne-marriott-hotel/?toDat
e=11/27/12&groupCode=VITVITA&fromDate=11/25/12&app=resvlink>
&groupCode=VITVITA&fromDate=11/25/12&app=resvlink 
(When you click on the link, some of the boxes on the Marriott registration
page are populated with code for conference delegate accommodation.)

Popular sessions are quickly filling. Book now to ensure a place for each of
your IT teachers on November 26.

I look forward to seeing you at the mini-Conference.

 

Regards,

 

Paul
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Paul Wright
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