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• VCE PD&T SAT Online Masterclass for Students (PL2509)

  • When
    22 Feb 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Saturday 22nd February, 9:30am - 12:30pm

  Where: Online

  Presenter: Jill Livett

  Cost:

  • $35 per student (Free for accompanying teacher)
  • $80 per member teacher participating without any students
  • $110 per non-member teacher participating without any students
  • $45 for CRTs/Preservice teachers without any students

  

  Form must be completed by a teacher on behalf of all students. 

  Not to be missed!  This online masterclass will provide students with a full understanding of the folio requirements for the VCE PD&T School-Assessed Task.

  Lots of interactive activities will strengthen their knowledge of design briefs, evaluation criteria and approaches to research and design, at the same time as building their capacity to innovate and solve problems.

  The teacher who signs up their students will receive an email with the online webinar link that they will need to forward onto their students. 

  Participants should bring:

  Drawing equipment, including:
  

  • Graphite & coloured pencils
  • Fine liners
  • Sketch pad or paper

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• VCE Systems Engineering SAT Masterclass for Students (PL2508)

  • When
    1 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Saturday 1st March, 9am - 11am

  Where: Online 

  Presenter: Michael Slinger

  Cost:

  • $35 per student 
  • Free for accompanying teacher (if member)
  • $80 per teacher participating without any students
  • $45 for CRTs/Preservice teachers without any students

  

  Form must be completed by a teacher on behalf of all students. 

  The Webex link will be sent 2 days prior to the event - the teacher who registered their students is responsible for sending these details to them.

  This online workshop is an invaluable experience for students undertaking VCE Systems Engineering.

  Experienced educator Michael Slinger will take an in-depth look at the VCE School-Assessed Task (SAT), with a range of tips and activities that prepare participants for the year ahead, including:

  • Managing backups and version control
  • Interpreting the criteria and how to provide evidence
  • Visual communication skills
  • Effective testing processes
  • Marking and assessment
  • Opportunities to ask specific questions or raise topics of your own

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• Beginners' Masterclass - Get Started with Textiles (PL2510)

  • When
    28 Mar 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Marymede Catholic College, South Morang
  • Spaces left
    18

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  When: Friday 28th March 2025, 9.30am - 4pm

  Where: Marymede Catholic College

  Presenter: Kat Torcasio

  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.
  

  

  Part of DATTA Vic Up-skilling Beginners' Masterclass program.

  Fabulous… I’ve got Textiles on my allotment!

  And I don’t know a thing about it… now what? 

  
  

  This one-day intensive will cover;

  • Classroom management and Safety
  • Design Process and Project/Product Management
  • Curriculum Approaches

  Participants will also get hands-on time learning the basics of how to do simple hand stitching, using a sewing machine and getting comfortable helping students to do the same.

  Following this class, participants will have gained new skills and confidence in basic textiles techniques, and understand how they can be used to engage students in the D&T classroom. Out of field teachers who are delivering the D&T curriculum will find this session particularly useful.

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• Starting with Micro:Bit in the classroom (PL2514)

  • When
    1 May 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Diamond Valley College
  • Spaces left
    15

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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. 

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• Adornment Jewellery Workshop (PL2512)

  • When
    23 May 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Yarra Ranges Tech School, Lilydale
  • Spaces left
    20

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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!

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• Start the Design Process at the Zoo! (PL2513)

  • When
    20 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Melbourne Zoo, Parkville
  • Spaces left
    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 Technology 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 Technology, 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.

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• Deep Dive AI Workshop (PL2511)

  • When
    27 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Yarra Ranges Tech School, Lilydale
  • Spaces left
    23

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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.

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