The Victorian Information Technology Teachers'
Association is an independent, non-profit organisation whose members
comprise both primary and secondary Information Technology teachers,
tertiary educators, and any person with an interest in Information Technology
education.
VITTA exists to:
• Provide leadership, support, services, programs and resources
for all levels of Information Technology education.
• Represent the collective voice of all teachers of Information
Technology in all matters relating to the teaching of Information Technology
in Victoria.
• Provide curriculum services for those teaching Information Technology
Courses within Education Institutions throughout Australia, but particularly
those in Victoria
• Publish quality curriculum materials at reasonable cost to both
students and teachers
In response to the Minister for Education and Training's
Blueprint
for Government Schools, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Authority (VCAA) is currently developing a new framework of essential
learning for all Victorian schools in both government and non-government
sectors.
The Victorian Essential Learning Standards describe
what is essential for all students to achieve from Prep to
Year 10 in Victorian schools. The Learning Standards provide
a framework for schools to plan the whole school curriculum by setting
out standards for students to achieve in core areas. In 2005, schools
will use the Learning Standards to plan their teaching and learning
programs, including assessment and reporting of student achievement
and progress, for introduction in 2006 and beyond.
Knowledge Bank
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/knowledgebank/
The Knowledge Bank is a resource for education and
training providers in Victoria. It supports the sharing of exemplary
and promising practice across the education and training sector, and
aims to improve understanding of what works, where and why it works.
It also aims to facilitate the adoption of innovative approaches to
learning, teaching and school organisation across Victoria.
How
to plan lessons in a mind friendly way. (n.d.). Retrieved February
12, 2002
from Support & Access for Learners
& Teachers Web Site: http://www.salt.cheshire.org.uk/mfl/planning/aids.htm
Jack & Jill by Jame O. (Year 9 student at St Joseph's College)
Jack & Jill by Tianne Millane. (Year 9 student at St Joseph's College)
Rupert,
Flash this term has produced some excellent animations of Jack and
Jill.
Some kids have really taken to the program. Here is a couple of the
good
ones, turn sound on for one of them :) Jack and Jill was the plan...
These are year 9 students.
Mel Ficarra
Physical Education, Health & Information Technology
St Joseph's College
The following swf file was created using Swishversion 2.0 4.24 MB
Infonet
The VITTA journal gives some interesting insights, new skills and stories about
the teaching of Information Technology. It is available in print and online
as an e-mail alert. You can also search the archive of past copies.
http://www.vitta.org.au/pubs/infonet/
The Journal of
Educational Enquiry is dedicated to publishing original contributions on
all aspects of education with a particular emphasis on articles that are research
based. It is intended for teachers, school leaders, teacher educators, school
and university-based educational researchers, higher degree research students
and education policy-makers.
http://www.education.unisa.edu.au/JEE
Specifically, the Blueprint outlines seven
flagship strategies and incorporates a range of initiatives under three
important themes of recognising and responding to diverse students needs,
building the skills that we need in our education workforce and engendering
a culture of continuous improvement in our schools.
WELCOME to the Blueprint website. The Blueprint provides
the framework for an effective Victorian government school system - a system
with effective teachers, effective leaders and effective schools.
In response to the Minister for Education and Training's Blueprint
for Government Schools, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
(VCAA) is currently developing a new framework of essential learning for
all Victorian schools in both government and non-government sectors.
An outline of the rationale and structure of the Learning Standards with
explanations of the three core essential learning strands and the three
stages of learning. This includes details of how it will be used by schools
and the publication timeline.
The ACCE is the national professional body for those involved
in the use of learning technology in education. It strives to encourage
and maintain a level of excellence in this field of endeavour throughout
Australia.
ICT in Education
Victoria is the pre-eminent Victorian professional association that
provides
support and leadership to all educators in the use of information and
communication
technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning.
The Victorian Information
Technology Teachers' Association is an independent, non-profit organisation
whose members comprise both primary and secondary Information Technology
teachers, tertiary educators, and any person with an interest in Information
Technology education.
Assessment
guide VCE 2003: Technology. Retrieved January 23, 2003,
from Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Web site:
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/VCE/STUDIES/AssessGuides/Technology/SysTech.pdf.
Board of Studies. (2000). Curriculum
and standards framework II: Technology. Carlton: Victorian Author.
Retrieved Jan 7, 2003, from: Victorian Curriculum
and Assessment Authority Web site:
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/csfcd/home.htm.
Curriculum@work. (n.d.). Technology
index page. Retrieved January
7, 2003,
from Curriculum@work Web site: http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/curriculumatwork/technology/index.htm
Information Technology - Technology - List of studies - VCE -
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, Australia
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/VCE/STUDIES/tech/infotech.htm.
Mikkelson, D. P., & Mikkelson, B. (2002, 26 April). School
Daze. Retrieved 18 Feb 2003, 2002, from Snopes.com. Web site: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/taylor.htm.
IT
Theory (2003). Retrieved February 3, 2003, from the World Wide Web:
http://www.vitta.org.au/public/resources/it_theory/it_theory.html?PHPSESSID=b3bbab6a593ab84403476b3a0c74cd88.
SOFWeb. ( 2002, December 18). ITB
- Software Rolling Fund - Products. Retrieved January 7, 2003,
from SOFWeb Web site: http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/ict/software/srf/Products.htm.
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MT Tip of the Week March 19, 2001
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When you're trying to motivate students, always remember the "bridge
technique." With this technique, you simply use a "bridge" to go from
students' desires and perceptions to yours. Say, "I know you might like
to..., but it's important that we do this first" or "I agree that your
point is important, but it's necessary that we...." The point is this:
Unless you use the "bridge," you may not motivate some students as you
would like.
The Bladder Taking
the piss out of sport
http://www.thebladder.com.au
The Bladder Pty Limited and its sponsors expressly state that all statements
on this site attributed to any person are untrue, are solely made in jest and
are intended for humorous purposes only.
Open Office
OpenOffice.org is a free productivity suite compatible with all major office
suites.
Readings:
Berry, K. (2002, April 26). Shooting stars. Times
Educational Supplement, pp. 11. Retrieved February 6, 2003,
from Times Educational Supplement Web site: http://www.tes.co.uk.
Finkenberg, M. E., LaMaster, K., Barnes-Wallace, L., & O'Connor
Creeden, K. (2002). Using technology in elementary physical education. JOPERD--The
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance,
73(8), 12(13). Retrieved February 6, 2003, from Web site:
http://web2.infotrac-custom.com/pdfserve/get_item/1/Sb2a2cfw7_1/SB087_01.pdf
Newmarch, E., Taylor-Steele, S., & Cumpston, A. (2002, March
2002). Women
in IT What Are the Barriers?
Department of Education Training and Youth Affairs.
Retrieved, February 20 2003, from the World Wide Web: http://www.dest.gov.au/Research/docs/womenin_it.pdf
APA citation: Russell, R. (2016, July 04, 02:22 pm). TD 700/701 Information Technology Curriculum I. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from http://www.rupert.id.au/TD700-1/index.php
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