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DATTA Vic May Conference

The Annual Conference will once again be held at NCAT - Northern College of the Arts and Technolgy.

The theme for 2012 is Product evolution – designing for 7 billion

Frday 18 May, and
Saturday 19 May.

Click here to download the conference parking instructions PDF with photos

DATTA VIC Newsletter

Volume 25, Issue 1 (March 2012) now available

 

VCE Product Design and Technology (Units 1-4) Implementation Workshops

The new VCE Product Design and Technology study design (Units 1-4) is due for implementation in 2012. Design and Technology Teachers' Association Victoria in partnership with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is conducting workshops around the state to introduce teachers to the new study. Each workshop is the same in content and the same materials will be circulated.

Download the Workshop PowerPoint

The teaching suggestions and hints for Product Design and Technology Units 1 and 2 was provided as workshop material at the implementation workshops.

Download teaching suggestions and hints for Product Design and Technology Units 1 and 2

 

Nominations now open for the DATTA Vic Design and Technology Educator of the Year awards.

We invite you to nominate DATTA Vic members (either individual or through their school) for one or more of the following awards:

• Primary educator of the year
• Secondary educator of the year
• Leadership in Design and Technology Education award

Download more details and a nomination form here.

Most Current Resources

Short term rental of a Roland “Modela” MDX-40R CNC Mill now available

DATTA Vic is happy to announce a new service to our members. As part of our Professional Learning program, the Association has purchased a Roland “Modela” MDX-40R CNC Mill, which will be made available to schools on a very reasonable rental basis. It comes with a fully programmed laptop, and special folding trolley to facilitate transportation. Find out more here.

Design & Technology Teachers Australia - National Forum

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The Information and Communication Technology and Design and Technology learning area discussion paper

This discussion paper sets out to describe the Technology learning area. The paper describes the specific discipline base and applications across the curriculum of the Technology learning area by addressing several key questions. Download the paper here.

Exam preparation for teachers in Design and Technology

Download workshop handouts

Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching

Report from the Auditor General's office: Managing Student Safety

DEECD Generic Technology Hazard Management & Safe Work Procedures

DEECD's OHS Management System

Student Safe Use Competency Checklist (draft - comments welcomed)