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DATTA Vic Weekly Round-up | 4 September 2026

featuring;

Technology technicians' online network

Our 2026 conference - book your spot today!

New resources from DATTA Vic

Copyright Agency teacher questionnaire

Sustainability schools' photography competition

Prytec open day



Technology Technicians' Online Network



Welcome to the first meeting of our Technology Technicians online network!

It's on Tuesday October 20, 4pm - 5pm, via Teams

Technicians carry out a wide range of tasks - maintaining equipment, preparing materials, ordering resources & supporting students. Technicians are the often only person in that role at a school, so the opportunity to share ideas and discuss issues with peers is limited. Therefore, DATTA Vic is establishing a regular forum where techs can come together online as a community of practice.


For our first online network on October 20, Di Christensen, Arts & Technology technician at Wurun Senior Campus will share her own practice, with a focus on her role in setting up a new facility and managing the 3D printing and laser cutting equipment. Then we'll discuss common issues for techs, including OH&S, upskilling opportunities and supporting classroom management.


Our 2026 conference - CREATE



Have you booked your spot at the DATTA Vic annual conference yet? Don't miss out on your first choice of workshops!

It's on Friday December 4 at Northern College of the Arts & Technology.


REGISTER

Featuring; 

          • Keynote on bio-materials
          • 24 workshops to chose from
          • Educators of the Year awards
          • 23 trade exhibitors
          • DATTA Vic shop
          • Virtual satchel for all delegates


New resources



Risk Assessing in Design & Technologies | DVR178

BUY HERE



VCE Product Design & Technologies Exam Prep for Teachers | DVR176

BUY HERE



VCE Systems Engineering Exam Prep for Teachers | DVR177

BUY HERE



DATTA Vic free resources library

ACCESS HERE


Copyright Agency teacher questionnaire



Copyright Agency is asking for your help by completing a short online questionnaire about materials you have copied and shared with your students in the past 12 months. 

By completing the questionnaire you can enter a random draw to win one of five eGift cards from GiftPay worth $500 each.

The information you provide will help Copyright Agency make copyright payments to writers, artists and publishers of the material you use - which includes DATTA Vic, so it's a great way to support your subject association and ensure we can keep creating quality resources in the future!

Click HERE to complete the questionnaire. Entries close September 20.


Sustainability Through Your Own Lens: Schools Photography Competition



The Sustainability through your own lens school photography competition, delivered by ResourceSmart Schools, celebrates student creativity through imagery and a written reflection.

Each winning entry will receive $200 for their school to support a sustainability project or initiative.

This year's theme is Backyard Biodiversity: discover your local icons.

Winners will be invited to the 2027 ResourceSmart Schools Awards, where their work will be showcased as part of a special exhibition.

Click HERE for details on how you can get your students involved.



Prytec open day for education



Prytec Sollutions are having an open day for schools at their Deer Park facilty on the 15-16 October. 

Teachers can explore a range of classroom-ready fabrication technology. Click on the image to download the flyer.

REGISTER



Not a DATTA Vic member?

Join today for free and discounted teacher upskilling sessions, student workshops, resources, projects and networking opportunities.

JOIN HERE




Disclaimer

The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.


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