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Professional Learning - Masterclasses

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Upcoming events

    • 28 May 2024
    • 25 Jun 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Online
    • 1
    Register


    Where: 5pm - 7pm

    Tuesday 28th May, 4th June, 11th June, 18th June and 25th June

    Where: Online- Delivered via Zoom- link provided on booking

    Presenter:  Peter Murphy

    Cost:

    Members: $550

    This program is only open to current DATTA Vic members.

    Schools in Victoria are currently facing a severe shortage in recruiting trained Design & Technologies teachers. Over the past few years, many D&T teachers have retired, and with limited opportunities for people to undertake initial teacher education in D&T, we have a situation with a growing number of job openings and no one to fill them. DATTA Vic is working with our partners to develop long term solutions to this crisis.

    However, we understand that schools need support now, as more and more teachers from other learning areas (art, science, etc) are being called on to deliver the D&T curriculum.  We also know that the problem is even greater for schools in regional areas. And while we welcome the new Grad Cert in Secondary Design & Technologies, we recognise that only teachers from Government schools who already have a D&T load are eligible to participate.

    Therefore we are repeating our Online Teaching Design Masterclass for our members in Term 2. The program is targeted at new and existing teachers who may not have had initial Technologies Teacher training but are currently teaching, or wish to teach, the D&T curriculum in secondary schools. However, it is also very relevant to existing teachers of D&T who wish to learn more about design education. Note there will also be content related to the new VCE Product Design & Technologies study design.

    The Masterclass will be delivered by Peter Murphy, former president of DATTA Australia and DATTA Vic who has been delivering Teaching Design Masterclasses for DATTA Vic since 2019. Peter is a sought after speaker and leader in Design and Technologies education.

    The program will be delivered via five webinars. These will run from 5pm - 7pm on 28th May, 4th June, 11th June, 18th June and 25th June. There will also be 2 hours of project work each week, to be carried out at a time suitable for each participant.

    To be eligible for this program, you must:

    • be a DATTA Vic member
    • be available to attend the webinars at the times and dates listed above
    • be able to set aside an additional 2 hours each week to carry out project work
    • to participate in evaluation of the program at the end, offering constructive feedback on all activities 

    Participants will be introduced to a wide range of topics, including:

    • Modelling & prototyping techniques
    • Teaching the design processes
    • Developing curriculum for Years 7-10
    • CAD
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Sustainability & ethics
    • Speculative design
    • Teaching STEM in D&T
    • Classroom Management and OH&S
    • Tackling real-world problems
    • The new VCE Product Design & Technologies Study Design

    *NOTE - This is not a program to train teachers in the use of machinery and tools. It is intended as a means of support for educators faced with delivering an unfamiliar curriculum and offers an approach to developing programs teaching the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills without the use of the usual power tools and machines found in the Design & Technologies workshop. It also offers fresh perspectives for existing D&T teachers on the potential of the learning area to develop creative problem solvers. DATTA Vic’s main priority is to continue to advocate for a governmental response to the need to grow the number of opportunities for initial teacher education in Design & Technologies.


    • 24 Jun 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Banyule Nillumbik Tech School
    • 11
    Register

    PART OF THE DATTA VIC BEGINNERS'

    MASTERCLASS PROGRAM


    When: Monday 24th June, 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Where: Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, Greensborough

    Presenter: David Payne, Learning Technologist, BNTS

    Cost:

    • $169 for members
    • $269 for non-members 
    • $99 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

    NB: If you are a partner school with Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, please contact events@datta.vic.edu.au about registering and further information. 

    Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

    Part of our DATTA Vic Up-skilling Beginners' Masterclasses, this professional learning workshop is for teachers who are hoping to learn the basics of Fusion 360 for their classrooms. Prior to the session you will be sent information about how to become an administrator of the free CAD program so that you can set up your own classroom and add your students. 

    The day will include learning about the program, troubleshooting, the basic tools required to start drawing in CAD as well as how to save and export files so that you can use them to cut on a laser cutter or print on a 3D printer. 

    David Payne, Learning Technologist at BNTS, will guide you through the day with his wealth of knowledge and expertise about Fusion 360.  

    NB: If you are a partner school with Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, please contact events@datta.vic.edu.au about registering and further information. 


    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 9:30 AM
    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • Banyule Nillumbik Tech School
    Register

    FOR OUT OF FIELD EDUCATORS TEACHING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING


    When: 9.30am - 4pm, Monday 22nd to Thursday 26th September 2024

    Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

    Presenter:  Colin Chapman & Anthony Gasson

    Cost:

    Members: $699

    Only open to DATTA Vic members

    DATTA Vic and Banyule Nillumbik Tech School are teaming up again to deliver the Success with Systems Engineering Masterclass program during the September school break.

    Systems Engineering offers a great way to deliver STEM learning opportunities that equip young people with the skills they'll need for a global, technology-driven and flexible future.

    However, Victorian schools are facing barriers to successful delivery, including dropping numbers of student enrolments at VCE and a lack of qualified teachers in the Design & Technologies learning area.

    Our Success with Systems Engineering program has four aims:

    • To upskill teachers from other STEM areas (Design & Technologies, Physics, etc) to deliver engaging and relevant Systems Engineering programs

    • To support schools who are struggling to recruit Systems Engineering teachers

    • To explore ways to attract and retain a more diverse cohort of students in Systems Engineering
    • To offer support to schools to set up VCE Systems Engineering as a senior subject

    Registrations are open now to participate in this teacher masterclass, which will run in the term break from 18-22 September

    Numbers are strictly limited, so register early to ensure your place.

    Morning tea and lunch each day are served, and all resources are provided.

    Feedback from participants of our previous Success with Systems workshops:

    • The masterclass covered all the requirements to be able to know how to begin teaching VCE Systems.
    • A Lot of practical demonstrations and hands-on activities to develop skills for teaching
    • Practical demos tuning us into having a go! The challenges throughout were pitched at the right fundamental level.
    • Great strategies for how to teach complicated topics
    • Was amazing! I learned so much about course content in regards to VCE and I enjoyed learning the components of systems and coding.
    • Very well presented and totally engaging


    Past events

    26 Mar 2024 Resin, Timber Slab & Jesmonite Workshop - Emerging Materials (PL2407)
    2 Mar 2024 VCE Systems Engineering SAT Masterclass for Students (PL2406)
    24 Feb 2024 VCE PD&T SAT Online Masterclass for Students (PL2410)
    1 Dec 2023 TOMORROW'S INNOVATORS
    16 Oct 2023 Design & Technologies Week 2023
    5 Oct 2023 Teaching Design & Creative Thinking Masterclass for Primary Teachers (PL2345SP)
    18 Sep 2023 Success with Systems Engineering Masterclass (PL2336SP)
    18 Aug 2023 The DATTA Vic Symposium - The New VCE PD&T Study Design (PL2341SP)
    24 Jul 2023 Digital Design for Sustainability (PL2344GG)
    21 Jul 2023 Emerging Materials - Resin & Jesmonite (PL2330SP)
    11 Jul 2023 Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 3 (PL2337)
    3 Jul 2023 Creative Futures Annual Design Workshop
    22 May 2023 IM-PERMANENT Schools Program - Mycelium and Sustainability(PL2323)
    2 May 2023 Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 2 (PL2312)
    5 Mar 2023 Alexander McQueen and VCE PD&T Folio Masterclass for Students @ NGV (PL2309)
    4 Mar 2023 VCE Systems Engineering SAT Masterclass for Students (PL2303)
    25 Feb 2023 VCE PD&T Folio Online Masterclass for Students (PL2307)
    24 Feb 2023 Alexander McQueen Teacher Masterclass with Scotty So @ NGV (PL2314SP)
    1 Feb 2023 FREE Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 1 (PL2308)
    9 Dec 2022 Designing the Future Conference
    27 Oct 2022 Teaching Design & Creative Thinking Masterclass for Primary Teachers (PL2247)
    17 Oct 2022 National Design & Technologies Week 2022
    17 Aug 2022 Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 3 (PL2238)
    10 Aug 2022 Real World Robotics – Breaking Down Barriers to STEM Education (PL2244)
    6 Jul 2022 Creative Futures Annual Design Workshop

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