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Teaching IT Today - VITTA Conference 2003
November 24th, 25th and 26th
"The Grandstand" - Flemington Racecourse.

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Teaching IT Today is a collaboration between those who plan the future direction of the school (Principals and ICT Leaders), those who deliver the curriculum (Teachers) and those who support the infrastructure (Technicians).

In some schools this may be three or four separate people, in other schools this may just be one or two. Whatever the case may be, it is important that everyone works together to develop a shared vision.

This years annual conference provides school Principals, ICT Leaders, IT Teachers and Technicians with a range of sessions that will allow them to explore best practice examples, hear about what's around the corner and develop strategies to ensure the Teaching of IT is the best that it can be today.

The question that your school should ask, is not whether we should send a person, but can we afford to send only one?

Download Brochures and Registration Forms

Full Conference Brochure
    info_main.pdf (1.6Mb)
Conference Registration Form
    rego_main.pdf (56kb)

Special Brochure for Technical Staff
    info_tech.pdf (162kb)
Registration form for Technical Staff
    rego_tech.pdf (42kb)

Accomodation Information
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Conference Highlights

Opening keynote speaker: Cecilie Murray
VITTA is delighted to have Ms Cecilie Murray to provide the opening keynote of the VITTA conference. Cecilie is the Group Manager of eLearning Online Strategy Team for the Office of Schools, DE&T Victoria and her wealth of knowledge is sure to make for an enlightening address.

Tuesday's feature: 'Couchman Hypothetical'
Peter Couchman will present another hypothetical, building upon the success of his 2001 Hypothetical on 'The School of the Future'. This year's hypothetical topic is 'Ethics in Schools'. Featuring a panel of ethical experts it promises to be a most interesting and thought provoking session.

Monday special luncheon
Enjoy the light-hearted entertainment offered by Rod Quantock - this year's special guest speaker at the luncheon which has become a conference tradition. In addition, VITTA will proudly announce the winners of the 2003 VITTA Awards.

Extraordinary General Meeting
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association will take place at 4pm on Monday 24 November at the conference venue. Members make sure you are part of the decision-making process!

Monday afternoon drinks
Delegates are invited to attend the industry cocktail party at the end of Day 1, Monday 24 November, where you can relax after an intense day of PD sessions, catch up with colleagues and unwind with drinks and canapés, compliments of Edutech.

Tuesday afternoon tea
A special afternoon tea for delegates hosted by Edutech on Day 2 of the conference.

Conference dinner
In what is fast becoming a conference tradition, join your fellow VITTA delegates and Edutech partners for a delicious meal and enjoy the company of your fellow colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere away from the bustle of the conference! Please register at Conference Registration Desk before 2pm Tuesday.

Wednesday afternoon drinks
Delegates are invited to attend the Plenary Drinks Session, which will be an open forum where you will have opportunity to network with colleagues in an informal atmosphere. The session will allow you to discuss the ideas you have seen over the past three days and will be a relaxing way to end the conference. The Plenary Drinks Session is proudly brought to you by Trend Micro Australia.

Drop in at Edutech
While you're at the conference stop by and have a look at Edutech - Australia's premier event that focuses on IT hardware, software, publications and related services - at no extra charge! Co-locating the VITTA annual conference and Edutech, Australia's only learning technology exhibition, presents an excellent opportunity for networking and learning for the whole IT education industry.

Take the opportunity to meet exhibitors, see the latest developments in hardware, software and related services, witness demonstrations and discuss how these products can be integrated into your curriculum to assist and enhance learning outcomes.

Special events planned strictly for VITTA Conference delegates include:

• Competitions, prizes and lots of give-aways within Edutech ensuring that this year's event will be more entertaining and more exciting than ever before!
• A special afternoon tea for delegates hosted by Edutech on Day 2 of the conference
• Invitations to attend the industry cocktail party at the end of Day 1 (Monday 24 November) where you can relax after an intense day of PD sessions, catch up with colleagues and unwind with drinks and canapés, compliments of Edutech.

Enquiries

about the 2003 conference can be made by contacting VITTA via email to conference@vitta.org.au or phone 03 9495 6836, fax 03 9419 1205.
or
VITTA 2003 Conference
PO Box 361, Abbotsford, Vic 3067

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