[Yr7-10it] Ausvels 2014 implementation

Thu May 9 11:36:04 EST 2013

Dear colleagues

In February ACARA released its draft curriculum called Digital Technologies (DT) for consultation. The curriculum sits within the Technologies Learning Area. It is one of two subjects in this learning area, with the other being Design and Technologies. Digital Technologies is in addition to ICT as a general capability, so we will have within AusVELS a curriculum that focuses on computational thinking/digital systems. While there is an obvious overlap in some knowledge and skills contained within the general capability DT has a strong focus on algorithmic and systems thinking, as well as a focus on using digital systems to create purpose-designed solutions. There is also a focus on creating and collaborating online. In primary schools, the content in this curriculum is quite new for many teachers - some are already doing great programming work with their students - Scratch, gamemaker etc. The same situation also applies in many secondary schools where there is no 'dedicated' curriculum to IT/digital technologies. Within VELS we only have the interdisciplinary domain of ICT. It's been up to schools as to whether they offer something more specialised, however with AusVELS from 2015 DT will be a mandated component of school programs up to year 8, and possibly to year 10 (this is still being decided by the VCAA).

So, this is new and exciting. The draft curriculum is on the Australian Curriculum website - consultations close tomorrow (curriculum attached). However, if you miss the deadline you can still provide feedback directly to me as I have quite a bit to do with the development of this national curriculum.

On another matter, as with all curriculum implemented in Victoria, schools have the flexibility to mix and match different curriculum as they like to form their school programs. This means that schools can offer units that are a mixture of different curriculum such as Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies.

Please do not hesitate to contact directly if you have any further queries.

Regards
Paula

Paula Christophersen
Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Authority
2 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE 3000
(03) 9032 1724
0407 043 110

-----Original Message-----
From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Ciotti, George W
Sent: Thursday, 9 May 2013 11:04 AM
To: Year10IT_list
Subject: Re: [Yr7-10it] Ausvels 2014 implementation

What document is it that you refer to?

Thanks in advance

George

UHS Web Co-ordinator
IT/Arts/Design/Tech Domain
University High School
77 Story St 
Parkville 3052
mobile: 0412 934 782
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On 9/05/13 9:40 AM, "WEIR Andrew" <andrew.weir at thomascarr.vic.edu.au>
wrote:

>Brendyn,
>I can see what you are saying and read similar.
>I guess I am trying not only to ensure other subjects can validate ICT
>usage but how can we strengthen the IT subjects. Even if they have a
>multimedia or programming or graphic design slant.
>The statements with sustainability and issues work in digital
>technologies I find very interesting.
>Andrew 
>
>
>Andrew Weir
>Head Of Learning eLearning
>Thomas Carr College
>
>
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>[mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Brendyn Hancock
>Sent: Thursday, 9 May 2013 8:55 AM
>To: Year 7 - 10 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [Yr7-10it] Ausvels 2014 implementation
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>All
>
>Seems all very much the same to me.
>Lots of IT skills that other subjects can gain further validation
>themselves by including. Multimedia is an Art (graphic design) subject
>not an IT subject, etc
>
>Really, what is the difference between vels and ausvels?
>
>Cheers
>
>Brendyn
>
>
>
>
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>[mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of WEIR Andrew
>Sent: Wednesday, 8 May 2013 9:01 PM
>To: List Year 7 - 10 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing
>Subject: [Yr7-10it] Ausvels 2014 implementation
>
>Dear all,
>After a recent discussion involving both the draft curriculum and subject
>selection within our school.
>I am curious to see how schools are planning to attack the implementation
>of Ausvels technologies specifically within IT as a subject.
>
>The language on the Acara site seems to point to schools being able to
>build a flexible curriculum from multiple areas to cater for the interest
>of the students.
>So it sounds like I can take aspects of digital technologies and merge
>with design and technologies to get a unit with website development as
>the production tool.
>My question here is what does this actually look like?
>Any ideas or clarity would be much appreciated?
>
>Andrew
>Thomas Carr college
>
>
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