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Supporting the Design, Creativity and
Technology Domain
Design and Technology Systems Engineering VCAL VET
Pieces created by students at Huntingtower
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
datta-aus.forums-free.com
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)
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