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• VCE Systems Engineering Unit 3 Online Workshop (PL2501)

  • When
    20 Feb 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When:  Thursday 20th Feb, 4pm - 6pm 

  Where: Online - link provided 1 business day prior to event.

  Presenter: Colin Chapman

  Cost:

  • $79 for members
  • $119 for non-members 
  • $49 for students/CRT Members

  

  The recording will be available as part of a Unit 3 resources pack from the DATTA Vic shop when the event has finished.
  

  *Note DATTA Vic are also delivering a webinar on VCE Systems Engineering Unit 1 on Wednesday 26th Feb. 

  This professional learning activity is designed to get you ready for the year ahead. 

  It is ideal for educators who are new or returning to teaching VCE Systems Engineering, or those who simply want to improve their knowledge and understanding of the study design. The session will focus on how to teach Unit 3, and will cover:

  • Unit 3 Outcome 1 - Integrated & controlled systems design
  • Unit 3 Outcome 2 - clean energy technologies
  • school-assessed coursework
  • the school-assessed task
  • external assessment
  • preparing for the exam
  • embedding skills in innovation, complex problem solving, leadership and teamwork in your teaching 

  Participants will receive the recording, presenter slides and associated resources after the event.

  NOTE: The link for this session will be sent via email a business day prior to the event. 

  

  DATTA Vic Cancellation Policy

  DATTA Vic will refund the full fee if you cancel 4 or more working days before a workshop, seminar or conference. We will charge 50% of the fee if you cancel 1 to 3 days before the event, unless a medical certificate is provided.

  Registration & Attendance Policy (Online Events)

  By registering, you acknowledge that I acknowledge that your identity will be seen by other participants in the virtual group, and these participants may be able to chat with you, either with a whole group message or in a private message. You also acknowledge that if you wish your identity to remain hidden, you must alter my details in your own account settings. Furthermore, you agree that this event will be recorded, and the video will be shared publicly. The resulting footage and stills may be used by DATTA Vic on their website, publications and social media channels. Should you wish your image not to be used, please email Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu.au

  
  

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• VCE PD&T Unit 1 & 3 Face to Face Teacher Workshop (PL2503)

  • When
    21 Feb 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Abbotsford Convent - The Salon
  • Spaces left
    55

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  When: Friday 21st February, 9:30am - 3:30pm 

  Where: Abbotsford Convent - Community Room

  Presenter: Jacinta O'Leary

  Cost:

  • $219 for members
  • $319 for non-members 
  • $119 for students/CRT Members

  Morning tea & Lunch will be provided.

  

  This professional learning workshop is designed to get you ready for the year ahead. It is ideal for educators who are new or returning to VCE Product Design & Technologies teaching, or those who simply want to improve their knowledge and understanding of the current 2024-2028 study design. 

  The session will break down the study design - VCE PD&T Units 1 & 3, offering weekly timetables, tips on addressing design practices, ethical product design & development, the cross-study specifications, and much more.

  You'll leave with a full pack of student resources and the confidence to deliver this content successfully with your classes.

  

  DATTA Vic Cancellation Policy

  DATTA Vic will refund the full fee if you cancel 4 or more working days before a workshop, seminar or conference. We will charge 50% of the fee if you cancel 1 to 3 days before the event, unless a medical certificate is provided.

  Registration & Attendance Policy

  By registering, you acknowledge that this event will be photographed, and the resulting images may be used by DATTA Vic on their website, publications and social media channels. Should you wish your image not to be used, please email Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu.au

  
  

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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 Product Design & Technologies Unit 3 Online (PL2504)

  • When
    25 Feb 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Tuesday 25th Feb, 4pm - 6pm 

  Where: Online - link provided one day before event

  Presenter: Jacinta O'Leary

  Cost:

  • $79 for members
  • $119 for non-members 
  • $49 for students/CRT Members

  

  *Note DATTA Vic are also delivering a webinar on VCE PD&T Unit 1 on March 3rd. 

  This professional learning activity designed to get you ready for the semester ahead. 

  It is ideal for educators who are new or returning to teaching VCE Product Design & Technologies  It will take an in-depth look Unit 3, covering all you need to know about Ethical product design and development.  The session will focus on how to teach:

  • methods of manufacturing
  • sustainability frameworks and strategies
  • planned obsolescence 
  • new and emerging technologies and materials
  • The Double Diamond Design approach and its application for Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Outcome 1 SAC
  • SAT requirements

  Participants will receive the recording, presenter slides and associated resources after the event.

  NOTE: The link for this session will be sent via email a business day prior to the event. 

  

  DATTA Vic Cancellation Policy

  DATTA Vic will refund the full fee if you cancel 4 or more working days before a workshop, seminar or conference. We will charge 50% of the fee if you cancel 1 to 3 days before the event, unless a medical certificate is provided.

  Registration & Attendance Policy (Online Events)

  By registering, you acknowledge that I acknowledge that your identity will be seen by other participants in the virtual group, and these participants may be able to chat with you, either with a whole group message or in a private message. You also acknowledge that if you wish your identity to remain hidden, you must alter my details in your own account settings. Furthermore, you agree that this event will be recorded, and the video will be shared publicly. The resulting footage and stills may be used by DATTA Vic on their website, publications and social media channels. Should you wish your image not to be used, please email Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu.au

  
  

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• VCE Systems Engineering Unit 1 Online Workshop (PL2502)

  • When
    26 Feb 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Wednesday 26th Feb, 4pm - 6pm

  Where: Online - link provided 1 business day prior to event.

  Presenter: Colin Chapman

  Cost:

  • $79 for members
  • $119 for non-members 
  • $49 for students/CRT Members

  Photo by ThisisEngineering on Unsplash

  

  The recording will be available as part of a Unit 1 resources pack from the DATTA Vic shop when the event has finished.
  

  *Note DATTA Vic are also delivering a webinar on VCE Systems Engineering Unit 3 on Wednesday19th Feb. 

  This professional learning activity is delivered via WebEx and is designed to get you ready for the year ahead. 

  It is ideal for educators who are new or returning to teaching VCE Systems Engineering, or those who simply want to improve their knowledge and understanding of the study design. The session will focus on how to teach Unit 1 Mechanical Systems, and will cover:

  • Unit 1 Outcome 1 - Mechanical system design
  • Unit 1 Outcome 2 - Producing and evaluating mechanical systems
  • Assessment
  • embedding skills in innovation, complex problem solving, leadership and teamwork in your teaching

  Participants will receive the recording, presenter slides and associated resources after the event.

  NOTE: The link for this session will be sent via email a business day prior to the event. 

  

  DATTA Vic Cancellation Policy

  DATTA Vic will refund the full fee if you cancel 4 or more working days before a workshop, seminar or conference. We will charge 50% of the fee if you cancel 1 to 3 days before the event, unless a medical certificate is provided.

  Registration & Attendance Policy (Online Events)

  By registering, you acknowledge that I acknowledge that your identity will be seen by other participants in the virtual group, and these participants may be able to chat with you, either with a whole group message or in a private message. You also acknowledge that if you wish your identity to remain hidden, you must alter my details in your own account settings. Furthermore, you agree that this event will be recorded, and the video will be shared publicly. The resulting footage and stills may be used by DATTA Vic on their website, publications and social media channels. Should you wish your image not to be used, please email Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu.au

  
  

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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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• VCE Product Design & Technologies Unit 1 Online (PL2505)

  • When
    3 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Monday 3rd March, 4pm - 6pm

  Where: Online - link provided one business day before event.

  Presenter: Jacinta O'Leary

  Cost:

  • $79 for members
  • $119 for non-members 
  • $49 for students/CRT Members

  

  *Note DATTA Vic are also delivering a webinar on VCE PD&T Unit 3 on Feb 27th. 

  This professional learning activity is delivered online and is designed to get you ready for the year ahead. 

  It is ideal for educators who are new or returning to teaching VCE Product Design & Technologies. It will take an in-depth look at Unit 1, covering all you need to know about Design Practices.  The session will focus on how to teach:

  • Working collaboratively and in teams
  • Developing and conceptualising designs
  • Generating, designing and producing
  • Cross Study Specifications
  • The Double Diamond Design approach and its application for Unit 1
  • Assessment requirements

  Participants will receive the recording, presenter slides and associated resources after the event.

  NOTE: The link for this session will be sent via email a business day prior to the event.

   DATTA Vic Cancellation Policy

  DATTA Vic will refund the full fee if you cancel 4 or more working days before a workshop, seminar or conference. We will charge 50% of the fee if you cancel 1 to 3 days before the event, unless a medical certificate is provided.

  Registration & Attendance Policy (Online Events)
  

  By registering, you acknowledge that I acknowledge that your identity will be seen by other participants in the virtual group, and these participants may be able to chat with you, either with a whole group message or in a private message. You also acknowledge that if you wish your identity to remain hidden, you must alter my details in your own account settings. Furthermore, you agree that this event will be recorded, and the video will be shared publicly. The resulting footage and stills may be used by DATTA Vic on their website, publications and social media channels. Should you wish your image not to be used, please email Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu.au

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• Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 1 (PL2506)

  • Start
    4 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • End
    1 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

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