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Upcoming events

    • 1 May 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Diamond Valley College
    • 6
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    When:Thursday 1st May, 9:30am - 3pm

    Where: Diamond Valley College, Diamond Creek

    Presenter: Anthony Gasson

    Cost:

    • $209 for members
    • $309 for non-members 
    • $109 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

    Morning tea and lunch provided.

    During this professional learning workshop, led by former committee member and super experienced technologies teacher, Anthony Gasson, you will learn what you need to know to get started with Micro:Bit in the classroom.

    Aimed at teachers who have limited to no experience with Micro:Bit and/or coding, you’ll explore how easy it is to deploy Micro:Bit even with limited knowledge of microcontrollers.  

    In the first part of the day you’ll learn the basics, with a combination of guided learning and mini challenges. We’ll then spend the afternoon working through an inquiry lesson from a student's point of view. 

    After this workshop you will leave with ideas for how you can deploy Micro:Bit in your own classroom, along with the contacts of likeminded teachers from around the state. 

    • 22 May 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Online
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    When: Thursday 22nd May, 4pm-5pm

    Where: Online - Teams link to be sent out day before.

    Presenter: Francesca Lennie - Zoo Education Officer

    Cost: FREE for Members and Non-Members

    A DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES WEEK PROGRAM 

    Design and Technologies Week SPECIAL : Unlocking Design Potential: Using Zoos Victoria to Inspire Creativity in Design & Technologies

    Join Zoos Victoria’s Education Officer, Fran, for an engaging one hour session, tailored for Victorian Design & Technologies teachers! Discover how the zoo can be a powerful springboard for the design process, sparking creativity and innovation in your students. This session will explore how to use real-world challenges, animal habitats, and conservation projects to inspire design thinking.

    Plus, gain access to Zoos Victoria’s freely available curriculum-aligned resources, ready to integrate into your teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect wildlife and design in meaningful, engaging ways!

    Register now to transform your design lessons with nature-inspired creativity and think about coming to our face to face PD AT THE ZOO on Friday 20th June:

    READ ABOUT IT AND REGISTER HERE!

    • 23 May 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Yarra Ranges Tech School, Lilydale
    • 17
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    When: Friday 23rd May, 9:30am - 4:30pm

    Where: Yarra Ranges Tech School, Lilydale

    Presenter: Bridget O'Leary 

    Cost:

    • $209 for members
    • $309 for non-members 
    • $109 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

    Morning tea, lunch and all materials will be provided.

    Unleash your creativity and expand your teaching toolkit with this hands-on professional learning event designed for Year 7–10 Design Technology (and Art) teachers. In this workshop, you’ll:

    • Gain a deeper understanding of using vector images for laser cutting.
    • Learn to create and edit precise shapes and lines in design software.
    • Develop troubleshooting techniques and master exporting design files for smooth production.
    • Explore basic jewellery assembly methods and experiment with upcycling for sustainable design.

    Discover innovative ways to bring jewellery design into your classroom while fostering student engagement through practical, creative, and sustainable projects.

    Perfect for teachers looking to inspire their students through the art and technology of jewellery making!

    • 18 Jun 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Yarra Ranges Tech School
    • 25
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    When: Wednesday 18th June, 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Where: Yarra Ranges Tech School

    Presenter: Travis Burroughs, Director

    Cost:

    • $219 for members
    • $319 for non-members 
    • $119 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

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

    Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

    Take your robotics teaching to the next level with this practical and focused professional learning session, Coding with VEX Robotics. Designed specifically for educators working with any of the VEX platforms (including VEX V5, VEX EXP, and VEX IQ), this session is ideal for classroom teachers or those coaching competitive robotics teams.

    Participants will work hands-on with pre-built VEX V5 robots and explore a wide range of sensor-based coding applications using the VEXcode programming environment. From basic touch sensors to advanced AI vision systems, this workshop supports teachers to learn at their own point of need—whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your advanced coding skills.

    This session strictly focuses on coding (not robot construction) and is led by experienced VEX alumni in collaboration with staff from the Yarra Ranges Tech School.

    You'll leave with practical strategies, deeper confidence in sensor-based robotics coding, and resources you can immediately apply in your teaching or robotics coaching.

    NB: If you are a partner school with Yarra Ranges Tech School please contact pl@datta.vic.edu.au about registering and further information. 

    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Melbourne Zoo, Parkville
    • 14
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    When: Friday 20th June, 9am - 3pm

    Where: Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

    Presenter: Zoos Victoria 

    Cost:

    • $229 for members
    • $329 for non-members 
    • $129 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

    Morning tea and lunch provided.

    Design and Technologies at the Zoo offers educators a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and confidence in contemporary Design Thinking practices.

    Held on-site at Melbourne Zoo, this program provides teachers with a unique chance to explore Zoo trails and spaces while learning from industry experts and use this experience as a starting point for the design process. Participants will also engage in collaborative opportunities and resource sharing, fostering a supportive community of practice.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the tools and insights needed to confidently teach Design and Technologies, alongside like-minded educators and industry professionals.

    The workshop will cover:

    • How to use Melbourne Zoo to support the Design Curriculum
    • Solutions, support and resources for ‘out of field’ Design teachers

    Teachers will be provided:
    • Industry expertise from Zoos Victoria and DATTA Victoria
    • An opportunity to create a support network of D&T teachers
    • Useful tools to teach D&T in the classroom

    Teachers will experience:

    Teachers will explore the unique environment of Melbourne Zoo and collaborate to discover innovative approaches for delivering the Design & Technologies curriculum in their classrooms. This experience will inspire students to design for the future while reflecting on designs of the past.

    This workshop leverages the resources of Melbourne Zoo and design thinking methodologies to enhance school-based design education.

    • 26 Jun 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Yarra Ranges Tech School
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    When: Thursday 26th June, 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Where: Yarra Ranges Tech School

    Presenter: Travis Burroughs, Director

    Cost:

    • $219 for members
    • $319 for non-members 
    • $119 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

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

    Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

    Studying the Technologies equips students to design, create, use and evaluate innovative solutions that meet current and future needs using a range of technologies.

    CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software is crucial in design and engineering, enabling the creation of 2D and 3D models, facilitating design visualisation and evaluation while streamlining the design process. 

    Fusion 360 is a cloud-based, 3D CAD and CAM software developed by Autodesk, used for modelling, simulation, and documentation, particularly for product design and manufacturing. The education plan gives eligible students and teachers free access to Autodesk software for educational purposes. 


    In this full day hands-on workshop, Yarra Ranges Tech School Director Travis Burroughs will take you through all you need to get started and then advance beyond beginners' level in your classroom teaching.

    You'll explore the use of the software for designing, and exporting these files to be produced by a laser cutter or 3D printer. You'll learn about real world examples of classroom projects created with Fusion 360, and will go back to school with more confidence to get your students using this technology.

    NB: If you are a partner school with Yarra Ranges Tech School please contact pl@datta.vic.edu.au about registering and further information. 

    • 27 Jun 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Yarra Ranges Tech School, Lilydale
    • 22
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    When: Friday 27th June, 9:30am - 4:30pm

    Where: Yarra Ranges Tech School, Lilydale

    Presenter: Bridget O'Leary 

    Cost:

    • $209 for members
    • $309 for non-members 
    • $109 for university students/CRT Members/Pre-service teachers

    Morning tea, lunch and all materials will be provided.

    This professional development day is designed specifically to spark curiosity and equip teachers with essential AI skills and understanding to implement into their own classes. Open to all Design and Technologies teachers at any experience level!

    Participants will explore AI in Planning, AI Art, AI in technology and coding, and Understanding AI. This will cover; how teachers can use AI in their planning to be more efficient, skills in AI Art creation using software design tips and implementation in classes, how AI can be used in coding with technology and a deeper level understanding of the backend of AI through hands-on exploration of memory processes and practical techniques.

    The workshop will bridge the gap between theory and application and develop skills in creating interactive projects that demonstrate the principles of predictive analytics and model practical understanding of AI concepts without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The program culminates in the application of AI to hands-on projects, where participants integrate AI with physical computing devices and tools that assist in code generation, equipping them with the skills to navigate the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence and its real-world applications.

    • 22 Sep 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • 25 Sep 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
    Register

    FOR OUT OF FIELD EDUCATORS TEACHING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING


    When: 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th September 2024

    Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook, Melbourne

    Presenter:  Colin Chapman & Anthony Gasson

    Cost:

    Members: $990

    Non-members: $1200

    DATTA Vic is delighted to once again delighted to deliver our 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

    We'll also be taking a look at the new 2026 study design, to ensure our participants are ready to implement it for next year.

    Registrations are open now to participate in this teacher masterclass, which will run in the term break from 22-25 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

    28 Mar 2025 Beginners' Masterclass - Get Started with Textiles (PL2510)
    1 Mar 2025 VCE Systems Engineering SAT Masterclass for Students (PL2508)
    22 Feb 2025 VCE PD&T SAT Online Masterclass for Students (PL2509)
    6 Dec 2024 MOVERS & MAKERS - THE DATTA VIC 2024 CONFERENCE
    11 Oct 2024 Teaching Technacy in the Classroom - Free Essential Skills Immersions for Teachers (PL2438GG)
    8 Oct 2024 Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 4 (PL2442)
    23 Sep 2024 Success with Systems Engineering Masterclass (PL2423)
    10 Sep 2024 Resin, Timber Slab & Jesmonite Workshop - Emerging Materials (PL2422)
    3 Sep 2024 Makerspaces in Schools Upskilling Day & Tech Giveaway for D&T Teachers & School Librarians (PL2440)
    8 Aug 2024 Beginners' Masterclass - Get started with robotics (PL2439)
    3 Aug 2024 Beginners' Masterclass - Get started with wood (PL2425)
    2 Aug 2024 How to use the Cricut Cutting Machine (PL2437)
    24 Jun 2024 Beginners' Masterclass - Get started with CAD & Fusion 360 (PL2413)
    21 Jun 2024 The DATTA Vic Symposium - Teaching First Nations Knowledge & Perspectives in Design (PL2434)
    28 May 2024 Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 2 (PL2418)
    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)
    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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