[Yr7-10it] Teaching computational thinking - free PD

[Steve Hunter]

Hi Paula,

great course - what AITSL codes does this course cover please?

Thanks

Steve Hunter

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On 11 August 2016 at 12:45, Christophersen, Paula P <
christophersen.paula.p at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

> Dear colleagues
>
> With the implementation of the Digital Technologies curriculum almost upon
> us, and the reaccreditation of the Algorithmics (Higher Education Scored
> Study) imminent, here is a golden opportunity to participate in a free PD
> session at the University of Melbourne. Below are the following details
> about this event.
>
>
> Teaching computational thinking: Engaging students in real-world problem
> solving
>
> Cost: Free!!
>
> Workshop Dates:             2nd September, 2016 (9.30am - 12.30pm)
>                                                 19th September, 2016
> (9.30am - 4.00pm)
>
> Location: University of Melbourne (Parkville campus),
>
> Register your interest by 30th August: kylie.mccoll at unimelb.edu.au<mailto:
> kylie.mccoll at unimelb.edu.au>
>
> The two workshops aim to give teachers tools and resources to enhance
> problem solving skills in students. The sessions will demonstrate, using
> real-world problems, classroom lessons that introduce students from year
> 7-12 to a new way of thinking about problems. The skills taught include
> ways to model problems, different algorithmic approaches used to solve
> them, techniques to evaluate solutions and also skills needed to
> implementation solutions using a computer.
>
> These workshops are targeted at year 7-12 teachers looking to: implement
> algorithms in mathematics; develop critical thinking skills; or introduce
> the VCE Algorithmics (HESS) course.
>
> Sign up!
>
> Regards
> Paula
>
> Paula Christophersen
> Curriculum Manager, Digital Technologies
> Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
> 2 Lonsdale Street
> MELBOURNE 3000
> (03) 9032 1724
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