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Supporting the Design, Creativity and Technology Domain

Design and Technology    Systems Engineering     VCAL    VET

Professional Learning for New and Returning VCE PD&T teachers

• A repeat of the two VCE unit 1 and unit 3 workshops presented by Jill Livett at the 2011 December conference. The two workshops will prepare teachers for teaching unit 1 and unit 3 of the new PD&T study design.
• Sustainability workshop with Leyla Acaroglu (May 2011 conference keynote speaker)

Monday 13 February 2012, and repeated on Saturday 18 February 2012.

For bookings, visit our Professional Learning Calendar.

New publication

Nelson Product Design and Technology VCE Units 1-4, 3rd Edition

Jacinta O’Leary and Jill Livett

Order this book through our bookshop.

DATTA VIC Newsletter

Volume 24, Issue 3 (August 2011) 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

***HALF PRICE OFFER***   VCE Units 1-4 Design & Technology Support Material for Teachers
As there will be a new study design in 2012 we are offering the current publications at the special price of 50% discount while stocks last.
Download an order form here

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)