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• Online Teaching Design Masterclass, Term 4 (PL2442)

  • Start
    8 Oct 2024
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  • End
    12 Nov 2024
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Online

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  Where: 4pm - 6pm

  Tuesday 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct, 29th Oct and 12th Nov

  Where: Online- Delivered via Zoom- link provided on booking

  Presenter:  Peter Murphy

  Cost:

  Members: $550

  This program is only open to current DATTA Vic members.

  

  Schools in Victoria are currently facing a severe shortage in recruiting trained Design & Technologies teachers. Over the past few years, many D&T teachers have retired, and with limited opportunities for people to undertake initial teacher education in D&T, we have a situation with a growing number of job openings and no one to fill them. DATTA Vic is working with our partners to develop long term solutions to this crisis.

  However, we understand that schools need support now, as more and more teachers from other learning areas (art, science, etc) are being called on to deliver the D&T curriculum.  We also know that the problem is even greater for schools in regional areas. And while we welcome the new Grad Cert in Secondary Design & Technologies, we recognise that only teachers from Government schools who already have a D&T load are eligible to participate.

  Therefore we are repeating our Online Teaching Design Masterclass for our members in Term 2. The program is targeted at new and existing teachers who may not have had initial Technologies Teacher training but are currently teaching, or wish to teach, the D&T curriculum in secondary schools. However, it is also very relevant to existing teachers of D&T who wish to learn more about design education. Note there will also be content related to the new VCE Product Design & Technologies study design.

  The Masterclass will be delivered by Peter Murphy, former president of DATTA Australia and DATTA Vic who has been delivering Teaching Design Masterclasses for DATTA Vic since 2019. Peter is a sought after speaker and leader in Design and Technologies education.

  The program will be delivered via five webinars. These will run from 4pm - 6pm on 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct, 29th Oct and 12th Nov. There will also be 2 hours of project work each week, to be carried out at a time suitable for each participant.

  To be eligible for this program, you must:

  • be a DATTA Vic member
  • be available to attend the webinars at the times and dates listed above
  • be able to set aside an additional 2 hours each week to carry out project work
  • to participate in evaluation of the program at the end, offering constructive feedback on all activities 

  Participants will be introduced to a wide range of topics, including:

  • Modelling & prototyping techniques
  • Teaching the design processes
  • Developing curriculum for Years 7-10
  • CAD
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Sustainability & ethics
  • Speculative design
  • Teaching STEM in D&T
  • Classroom Management and OH&S
  • Tackling real-world problems
  • The new VCE Product Design & Technologies Study Design

  *NOTE - This is not a program to train teachers in the use of machinery and tools. It is intended as a means of support for educators faced with delivering an unfamiliar curriculum and offers an approach to developing programs teaching the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills without the use of the usual power tools and machines found in the Design & Technologies workshop. It also offers fresh perspectives for existing D&T teachers on the potential of the learning area to develop creative problem solvers. DATTA Vic’s main priority is to continue to advocate for a governmental response to the need to grow the number of opportunities for initial teacher education in Design & Technologies.

  

  
  

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• Teaching Technacy in the Classroom - Free Essential Skills Immersions for Teachers (PL2438GG)

  • Start
    11 Oct 2024
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  • End
    22 Nov 2024
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Mixed

  
  

  • VR & AR Immersion - Friday 11 October, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Banyule Nillumbik Tech School
  • A.I. Immersion - Thursday 31 October, 4pm - 6pm, Online
  • Machine Learning Immersion - Thursday 7 November, 4pm - 6pm, Online
  • Speculative Design Immersion - Monday 11 November, 4pm - 6pm, Online
  • Cultural Influence on Design Immersion - Friday 22 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Melbourne Museum

  Cost: FREE

  This program is only open to current DATTA Vic members & Banyule Nillumbik Tech School Partners.

  

  Technacy is the ability to understand, skillfully apply and communicate creative and appropriate technological solutions that are based on understanding the contextual factors involved.

  In the newly implemented VCE Product Design & Technologies senior subject, Working Technologically and Technacy is included as one of the key cross-study specifications. Essentially our students must not only have skills in the use of a range of technologies, but also an understanding of the cultural influences that affect how, when and why they are used.

  DATTA Vic and Banyule Nillumbik Tech School are teaming up to deliver a series of five essential Technacy skills immersions for teachers – all free for our members and BNTS partner schools thanks to support from the Google Educator Professional Development Grant. Teachers can choose to come to one or all of the sessions.

  

  Full day VR & AR immersion (PL2437GG)

  Friday 11 October, 9.30am - 3.30pm

  Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

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  Participants will explore the possibilities of using VR and AR in the classroom. They will look at examples of best practice, and will be upskilled to create their own virtual content for student resources. Crucially, by using the BNTS Igloo,  we will explore how VR and AR can be a collective immersive experience, rather than a solitary one, in order to boost collaboration and communication. 

  A.I Immersion (PL2438GG)

  Thursday 31 October, 4pm - 6pm

  Online

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  The focus on this webinar will be how to use A.I as an effective tool in the classroom. In particular, we’ll focus on A.I prompt engineering, and upskill our participants in how to use generative AI tools to develop audio and visual assets which can use in the classroom. This session will also address the Department's new Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy, and unpack what this means for teaching.

  For this webinar, we'll also be joined by Kimberley Hall from the Google for Education team, who will share how Google are utilising A.I. to develop inclusive and adaptive learning for everyone.

  

  Machine Learning Immersion (PL2439GG)

  Thursday 7 November, 4pm - 6pm

  Online

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  We will continue to delve into the use of AI in this session, but with a particular focus on Machine learning, a subset of AI which, employs algorithms that learn from data to make predictions. Machine learning can be used in the classroom to personalize learning experiences.

  

  Speculative Design Immersion (PL2440GG)

  Monday 11 November, 4pm - 6pm

  Online

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  In this session, teachers will explore the world of speculative design - a design method addressing big societal problems and looking towards the future, and creating products and services for those scenarios. In particular, we’ll look at how future technologies can impact these opportunities, with a focus on the essential role of culture and diverse communities.

  

  Cultural Influences on Digital Design Immersion (PL2441GG)

  Friday 22 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm

  Melbourne Museum

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  The final session in our program will take place at Melbourne Museum, and will be based on River Connections. We will explore how teachers can embed  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives alongside the opportunities provided by new and emerging technologies in the design and delivery of teaching and learning programs.

  

  

  Image Credits:

  • Image1: DATTA Vic
  • Image 2: Photo by Lucas at Unsplash
  • Image 3: Photo by Processed Photography on nNsplash
  • Image 4: Photo by Rod Long on Unsplash
  • Image 5:Photo by Rodney Start, Museums Victoria

  
  

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• Creative Futures Teaching Design Workshop - Shepparton - with Melbourne Museum & DATTA Vic (PL2449)

  • When
    20 Nov 2024
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    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Greater Shepparton Secondary College

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  Free design education Development session to enrich schools based design education with melbourne museum.

  

  When: Wednesday 20 November, 10am - 3.30pm

  Where: Greater Shepparton Secondary College

  Cost: FREE

  

  This one day, intensive for Design & Technologies teachers in Greater Shepparton and surrounding areas will help educators improve design education in their schools.

  Supported by Creative Futures Ltd and hosted by Greater Shepparton Secondary College, this special workshop is free for teachers and jointly facilitated by Museums Victoria Education and DATTA Vic. 

  Melbourne Museum have been delivering the Creative Futures Annual Design Workshop in Melbourne for the past four years, and are now delighted to take it on the road!

  The day will focus on Middle Years programs, and facilitators will work with participants to develop new approaches to years 7 & 8 which will engage them in their first years of secondary school and encourage them to follow the subject through year 9 & 10 and onto VCE.

  
  

  
  

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• Design For Purpose: the DATTA-MADA Exclusive Lunch and exhibition viewing (PL2450)

  • When
    26 Nov 2024
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    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Monash University Caulfield Campus
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Image: MADA Now 2022 Exhibition
  

  When: Tuesday 26th November - 1pm - 3:30pm

  Where: Monash University Caulfield Campus (Building G Atrium)

  Cost: FREE but registrations are essential!

  Lunch is provided!

  

  As a valued guest of the Faculty of Art Design and Architecture, The Department of Design at Monash invites you to an end of year lunch and special viewing of our Graduate Design Exhibition, MADA Now.

  This year's Faculty Theme is "Creativity for Purpose" highlighting the contribution our newest design professionals will make to address the challenges of the world through innovative design solutions.

  We will also have the absolute privilege of being able to speak to MADA Alumni, Geoff Thompson, who won the award for Best in Class at the Good Design Awards for his final project at university - Cryocare: Reimagining Antimicrobial Delivery in the Community.

  As a recent Industrial Design graduate, Geoff will be there to speak with you and let you know of their experiences as a design student at Monash and as working professional since leaving the university.
  

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  Each year, the Caulfield campus comes to life with original and dynamic work from over 600 artists, designers and architectural graduates at the MADA Now graduate exhibition.

  You can also attend the exhibition yourself or take your students (as part of transition) on the following dates:

  Exhibition opening hours:

  15—29 November
  Monday – Friday | 10am–4pm
  Saturday | 12pm–4pm
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• MOVERS & MAKERS - THE DATTA VIC 2024 CONFERENCE

  • When
    6 Dec 2024
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    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT)
  • Spaces left
    121

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  When: December 6, 2024

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

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  TICKETS:
  

  • Member: $290.00
    
  • Non-member: $390.00
    
  • University Student/Pre-service: $90.00*

  

  DATTA Vic is delighted to announce that bookings are now open for our 2024 teachers' conference, Movers & Makers.

  This event will celebrate how Design & Technologies education can equip young people with creative and critical thinking abilities, adeptness in communication and teamwork and essential skills in traditional methods of making and emerging technologies. This is the place where the problem solvers of the future are made.

  We'll have over 25 workshops suitable for teachers of primary, secondary and tertiary Design & Technologies, VCE Product Design & Technologies, VCE Systems Engineering and STEM. 

  Our members will have the opportunity to upskill in engineering principles and systems, fibre production and materials and technologies specialisations (wood, metal, plastics, textiles, CAD, electronics, coding and robotics, etc) as well as digi-tech. 

  You could upskill in natural fabric dyeing, experience a coding project based on Taylor Swift, explore sustainable engineering projects in Victoria or upcycle plastics into new products - all in one fantastic day of workshops!

  * Students: If you do not register with a student email we will require further evidence of your status before confirming your booking. Thank you.

  CONFERENCE KEYNOTES

  We are delighted to be joined by not one, but three keynote presenters at this year’s conference! These award-winning young designers and engineers will be sharing their creative processes, discussing the VCE products that saw them take out the Eckersley’s 2024 Top Designs prizes, and offering advice on how to best support students to achieve success in Design & Technologies.

  

  
  

  

  ACCOMMODATION

  If you're coming to the conference and need to book accommodation, Novotel Melbourne Preston are offering our delegates a special rate. You can book a standard room and breakfast for one for only $195, and a standard room with breakfast for two for only $220. Book before November 6 HERE.

  

  

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• 2025 Planning Day for Teachers of Design & Technologies, VCE PD&T and VCE Systems Engineering (PL2448)

  • When
    13 Dec 2024
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    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Melbourne School of Design - University of Melbourne
  • Spaces left
    70

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  When: Friday 13th December, 9:30am - 3:30pm

  Where:  Melbourne School of Design - University of Melbourne

  Presenters: 

  Gerry Martin | Leanne Compton | Felicity McNamara | Michael Slinger | Andy Ding 
  

  Cost:

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

  NOTE: You can register for this event prior to getting approval from your school - just notify us according to our cancellation policy if you cannot make it. The individual attending is the one that registers - not the accounts dept at your school. You will receive confirmation from DATTA Vic once you have registered. 

  Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided.

  

  This professional learning activity, delivered at Melbourne University's beautiful School of Design, will get you ready to implement your curriculum in 2025, whether you will be teaching VCE PD&T, VCE Systems Engineering or the new Design & Technologies years 7-10.

  You'll get an introduction and overview from Curriculum Manager Dr Leanne Compton and Director, Curriculum Revision Gerry Martin from the VCAA.

  Then you'll have the chance to attend TWO of the following sessions:

  • Getting ready to teach Design & Technologies 2.0 in 2025
  • Getting ready to teach VCE PD&T in 2025
  • Getting ready to teach VCE Systems Engineering in 2025

  These workshops will unpack the curriculum, offering tips on addressing key concepts, skills and knowledge.

  After lunch, you'll all have the chance to start your own planning for the new year. You can work alone, with colleagues from your own faculties or with teachers from other schools for some outside inspiration!  Our experienced presenters will be on hand to offer guidance.

  Thanks to the Melbourne School of Design for their support for this program.

  

  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 Systems Engineering Unit 3 Online Workshop (PL2501)

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

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  When:  Wednesday 19th Feb, 4pm - 6pm (Date to be confirmed)

  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
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    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Abbotsford Convent - The Salon
  • Spaces left
    61

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  When: Friday 21st February, 9:30am - 3:30pm (Date to be confirmed)

  Where: Abbotsford Convent - The Salon

  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 Product Design & Technologies Unit 3 Online (PL2504)

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

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  When: Tuesday 25th Feb, 4pm - 6pm (Date to be confirmed)

  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
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  When: Wednesday 26th Feb, 4pm - 6pm (Date to be confirmed)

  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 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 (date to be confirmed)

  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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