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• Coding with VEX Robotics: A Hands-On PD for Educators (PL2524)

  • When
    18 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Yarra Ranges Tech School
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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 Yarra Ranges 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. 

  

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

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

  

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• Fusion 360 for Beginner-Intermediate Levels (PL2521)

  • When
    26 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    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. 

  

  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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• Deep Dive AI Workshop (PL2511)

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

  

  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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• Fusion 360 for Beginner-Intermediate Levels (PL2526)

  • When
    15 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Yarra Ranges Tech School
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  When: Monday 15th September, 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. 

  

  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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• Success with Systems Engineering Masterclass (PL2525)

  • Start
    22 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    25 Sep 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Caroline Chisholm Catholic College

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  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

  
  

  

  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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• MISSION:INNOVATE - THE DATTA VIC 2025 CONFERENCE

  • When
    5 Dec 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT)
  • Spaces left
    200

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  When: December 5, 2025

  Where: Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT), Melbourne

  TICKETS:

  • Member: $295.00
  • Non-member: $395.00
  • University Student/Pre-service: $95.00*

  

  The DATTA Vic 2025 annual conference is sure to be an out of this world experience! It's taking place on December 5 at NCAT, so make sure you save the date!

  Workshop submissions are now open. We're seeking proposals for sessions which celebrate innovation in Design & Technologies education.  And if you have an idea for a space-related workshop, we'd love to hear it!

  WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

  

  CONFERENCE KEYNOTE We're delighted to announce our keynote presenter for 2025 Systems Engineer and satellite designer Robert Mearns of Melbourne Space Lab.  Melbourne Space Lab develops technological solutions to nanosatellites. It is a leader in nanosatellite research and development in Australia, with a focus on scientific investigation and commercial opportunities.

  Rob has worked on a range of space technologies projects, including the Skyhopper, a pioneering cubesat space telescope to find planets around other stars, and the SpIRIT (Space Industry – Responsive – Intelligent – Thermal) nano-satellite, an Australia-Italy mission supported by the Australian Space Agency.

  
  

  In his keynote, Rob will explore his role in spacecraft design with Melbourne Space Lab, chart his own unusual journey from agriculture to engineering and explore the roles of designers and engineers in Australia's ventures into space exploration.

  
  

  

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