BEGIN:VCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//PHP 5.2.1 iCalendar//vitta.org.au//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Current Trends\, New Futures - A Snapshot of the Digital Generati on DESCRIPTION:Key issues Mark researches and will address: \n- From Boomers and Builders to Generations X & Y: managing the 4 generations in schools today. \n- Understanding the attitudes & values of the new generations. \n - Strategies to attract\, recruit and retain the emerging generations. \n- Gen X and Y friendly teachers and leaders- what they're doing right. \n- Motivating young staff: reward and recognition that works. \n- New attitud es to work: redefining their work ethic and loyalty. \n- Training staff to day: dealing with declining attention spans \nMark appears coutesy of Spea ker Solutions and is proudly sponsored by Electroboard insert logo URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1101" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T104500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:a89e7f4a-f04f-46ef-bdf4-4d591b1286a0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Intranet is not a Web Page DESCRIPTION:After nearly ten years of experimentation with intranets of pr actically every form and configuration\, Traralgon College commenced an in tensive study this year into what works and what does not work in the use of an internal network for communication and content management. Greg Durk in will share the results of that study and outline some simple Do and Don 't rules to help provide effective and economical communication amongst al l stakeholders in the school community. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1211" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:1150bb42-1dd7-4dcf-b5fa-a9c3d8d2a1e8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Magic with Moodle DESCRIPTION:Moodle is a powerful and popular extranet solution used by man y schools. It provides a range of constructivist tools and remote access o ptions that can be used by educators to share information\, email\, assign ments and engage in online dialogue\, tests and galleries. Best of all\, M oodle is free! This session will tour some of the work contributed by stud ents at Westall Secondary College with some honest feedback about what wor ked and how well it worked. The workshop will include some hands-on practi ce building moodle objects and lessons. It will be of interest for teacher s looking for an easy to use and affordable remote solution for their stud ents or eLearning Coordinators exploring an extranet solution. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1201" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:c9169bbb-c036-4142-882b-bc8cca442fab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Learning: Exploring the Tools and Scaffolding to Make It DESCRIPTION:Teachers as learners need to be provided with and supported by a range of resources and learning and teaching strategies to strengthen c urriculum design and delivery. At Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC)\ , teachers and teacher-librarians work in partnership to incorporate infor mation literacy\, thinking tools\, ICT\, and inquiry based learning into s uccessful units of work\, which assist in developing critical thinking and offer students the intellectual tools to engage with information. As we c ollaborate to develop students' skills and knowledge we also provide teach ers with a wealth of practical tools to assist their learning and professi onal development. This session will focus on the 'Researching Together: En gaging Minds' CD ROM resource which we use to support our library and inf ormation literacy program at BSSC. We will demonstrate the initial planni ng templates based on best practice\, which we use with teachers and stude nts to develop units of work using the six research formats. Samples of un its of work from across all learning areas will outline skill builders use d in the learning process\, such as templates to assist students with note taking skills to avoid plagiarism\, thinking curriculum activities and st rategies for writing bibliographies. Collecting and reporting evidence for assessment will also be discussed. Participants will be shown how to dev elop the online research formats using word\, PPT and/or HTML. Overall\, a very practical session with a resource you can use immediately with your classes. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1202" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:7d93c3cf-8215-4639-9f94-4d3aefac6630 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Digital Evolution ... A Museum of Computing History DESCRIPTION:In 2001 the Museum of Computing History was established at Mon ash University. The Museum provides an informative and accessible exhibiti on of computing technology. A particular focus of the Museum is to provide an education resource that places computing in a societal and historical context. Plans are underway for the development of an innovative education programme which is linked to the secondary information technology curricu lum. This presentation will give an overview of the Museum and the plans f or this education program. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1205" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:c739baf6-a54b-4b45-915b-b9ca8d147b6a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Practical Application of IT Skills - RoboCup Junior DESCRIPTION:Which student competition can boast assisting students into te rtiary mechatronics courses\, past students returning to the committee to assist in the running of the competition\, international travel and awards \, mentions in parliament\, segments on National TV\, photo's in National and Regional Newspapers and a component in teachers winning the BHP Billit on and NEiTA teaching awards? Answer - RoboCup Junior. No other competiti on can claim these types of outcomes. RoboCup Junior is not simply a stand alone competition but a practical testing of skills developed in an integ rated robotics unit with sound educational principals and clear connection s to the VELS. If you know little about RoboCup\, this session will fill y ou in. If you are undecided about RoboCup Junior\, this presentation will provide convincing evidence why your classes should be involved. If you ar e doubtful of the educational advantages and curriculum relevance\, this s ession will provide the answers. If you are dubious that it's worth the ef fort and is achievable\, let this session show you how. In 2005 over 1\,20 0 students competed in the Victorian RCJA competitions. RCJA is planning a regional competition for your area. RoboCup Junior has proven credentials over 6 years\, it was devised by teachers and is run by teachers. Can you r school afford not to be a part of this clever technology? URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1208" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:75163525-1b3b-46fd-bcd2-23ba9a8e94ff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Models of Innovation with DE&T Broadband DESCRIPTION:This session will outline two models of DE&T broadband use\, e stablished to provide test-beds for the range of new opportunities availa ble to school communities. The Yarra Valley eLearning community focuses o n a rich eLearning environment\, while the Far East Gippsland Learning P athways project explores new models of video-conferencing. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1214" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:772ac3c5-0191-444e-8ae3-3f5f76dcbc0b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Understanding Algorithms - A Teacher's Perspective DESCRIPTION:Algorithms can be a challenging part of the Information System s course. They can be difficult for students to understand\, debug and pro duce from scratch. This session will discuss the elements of flowcharts\, NS diagrams and pseudo-code and will discuss strategies for delivering thi s material to students effectively. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1212" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:92c0c42a-2a62-43d6-b765-5fcc1f42c20a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The New Generation Software DESCRIPTION:Hawkesdale P-12 College was a participant in the Soundhouse gr ant for the New Generation Software. This session will show how we have us ed Acid (music composition)\, Movie Studio (digital video editing) and Sto p Motion Pro (animations) and combined them to make digital movies and ani mations. Processes used\, practical suggestions and projects completed wil l be discussed and shown. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1209" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:34e5d7a9-300c-4d4c-94c2-21a3f2dd1113 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How do I do VCE Information Systems DESCRIPTION:This session will outline one teacher's current and plannned a pproach to the VCE Information Systems course\, with an emphasis on the ou tcome tasks. It will look at the strategies that were employed in deliveri ng them and will review the successes and failures and the changes that co uld be put in place for 2005. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1206" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:8f75ba5b-414e-4e91-b713-38e983849f37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ICT in the Victorian Essential Learning Standards DESCRIPTION:Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a domain wi thin the Interdisciplinary learning strand of the curriculum reform framew ork\, the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. This session focuses on what are the essential features of the ICT domain: the nature of the dime nsions\, the relationship between the dimensions\, the standards. It also addresses ICT's relationship with the other 15 domains. Paula will also co nsider some implementation strategies with respect to whole school plannin g and learning programs. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1207" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:16c3df76-c68c-492f-98f7-7892157434be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3in6 Video Competition Judging DESCRIPTION:Participants are invited to attend one or more of the judging sessions to help select the winning videos created by school students in t hree divisions - Yrs5-6\, Yrs7-9\, and Yrs10-11. Details available on http ://3in6.openlab.net.au. Be one of the first to see these inspiring creatio ns! URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1204" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:652589ad-136f-4fac-a5cf-f81511bc47ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Growing Collaborative Learning Communities DESCRIPTION:UniServity is working with schools in Australia\, UK and Hong Kong/China in growing Collaborative Learning Communities. The presentatio n will showcase the work of some of these Communities in creating innovati ve learning environments. The presentation will also show how these enviro nments can be used to support VELS and PoLT at Primary and Secondary Level s. The presentation will show real situations where deep inspirational le arning is taking place. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1213" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:821cec17-a4e6-4c8b-aabf-f67ebf0b3079 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Make a Simple Game Using Game Maker DESCRIPTION:Gamemaker with its simple drag & drop interface is suitable do wn to year 3 \nbut through its powerful scripting language\, it is suitabl e to year 12 and \nbeyond. With Gamemaker you can easily create games such as top view\, \nplatform games\, first person shooters\, 3D and networked multiplayer games. \nIt is a fully fledged programming language capable o f non game applications \nsuch as physics simulations and databases. \n \n You will program your own fully functional game. You will be introduced to a \nrange of support material including: \n \nteachers' forum\, get help for those difficult questions \nonline tutorials \ngame templates \ngraphi cs and sound resources \nlesson plans \nsample programs URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1203" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:39f34243-0a2d-4664-9141-1c1a4c0aa7c5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GPS: Classroom and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Introduction to using a low cost GPS inside and outside the cl assroom. Some simple activities\, including using Excel for drawing maps\, will be explained. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1210" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:6c4c3e16-e4ae-446d-b3d9-99ed5a395e6b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginners Guide to VET MM - Cert 2/Unit 1\,2 DESCRIPTION:VET MM is one of the fastest growing VCE subjects\, however\, if you are just new to the world of VET in Schools it can be a bit overwhe lming. Come along for a down-to-earth\, 'jargon-free' insight into this s ubject\, view some student work and gain an understanding of the requireme nts of VET Multimedia. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1307" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:7606afe6-f6ac-445f-93f7-71f27b25012e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Steps in Leading Schools Forum DESCRIPTION:Far East Gippsland Cluster\, a phase 1 cluster under the Leadi ng Schools initiative\, will report on its experiences in the early stages of implementation\, and then facilitate discussion with participants. Particular focus will be placed on whole school change in integration of I CT and introduction of the VELS\, the impact on student engagement and tea ching staff in terms of ICT capabilities\, collaborative work and peer men toring. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1313" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f76f3d21-2da6-4e24-a740-0c87dec4895f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:'Nifty stuff' in VB.Net DESCRIPTION:Visual Basic.Net is an easy to learn and versatile language th at can be used at just about any year level. This session will discuss so me of the techniques and programs that can be used to spark student intere st and enthusiasm. Comprehensive session notes including code samples wil l be provided. This session will also showcase the text 'Visual Basic.Net for Education'. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1303" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:8026777b-88db-4b79-9a9b-be19ec5f3041 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VCE IPM for New Teachers - Survival! Here's a Tip or Two DESCRIPTION:This session will provide new teachers with ideas\, tips and t ricks for delivering a successful IPM course\, as well as cover some of th e key terminology used in IPM. It will contain advice on where to find and how to use available resources. It will also include a suggested timeline for each week of the course\, as well as other resources for use with var ious SAC's. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1306" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:beb6a3cb-d8f6-4388-9484-461891448eb6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simple Games Programming DESCRIPTION:Simple Games programming can be undertaken in GameMaker\, RPGM aker or even in JavaScript. In this session David Dawson will show a numbe r of computer games which have been programmed by students in a class wher e students can select their preferred programming language and game-develo pment interface and develop a game of their own design. Some of the challe nges in motivating students of vastly differing abilities will be discusse d\, along with the appropriateness of each language for students with diff ering abilities. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1309" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:4d83599c-1230-418d-b0d7-7b621348e110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creating a CMS Website Using Mambo DESCRIPTION:Mambo is a business-oriented open source content management sy stem written in PHP and uses the MySQL database. Mambo can be hosted on Li nux\, Unix\, Windows and Macintosh OS X servers - in fact as long as it ru ns PHP and MySQL\, it can run Mambo. Mambo is the perfect solution for dev elopers and novice users alike who demand a simple yet elegant way to depl oy professional websites rapidly. A sample site can be viewed at http://ww w.torquaytigers.com.au URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1311" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:70766b6c-1d9b-4910-b708-857490bb6ca2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Video Editing with Sony Vegas Movie Studio - Beginner Level DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Sony's non-linear-editing video creating software . In a hands-on situation create a project using supplied video\, stills\, music and sound effects. Assumes little or no prior experience. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1302" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:70c1b7af-76c3-435d-a0da-ab0376424646 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Technology use in CensusAtSchool DESCRIPTION:Find out about this technology based project that will give st udents access to real data about themselves. CensusAtSchool is an engaging opportunity to use technology -participate in an online data collection\, get data from the database and use Excel to analyse the data. The Austral ian Bureau of Statistics will be conducting an Australian version of the i nternational CensusAtSchool project in 2006. Examples of the curriculum su pport materials (Middle Years) will be shown. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1312" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:ff8b04ec-95c3-41c3-ae3f-f40348617e40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sharepoint Digital Portfolios DESCRIPTION:As a 'digital portfolio' solution\, Sharepoint Services is fre ely downloaded from Microsoft\, compatible with a range of Microsoft produ cts and can provide students with a template that can be quickly customise d with little or no training via Internet Explorer. Sharepoint Services al lows students and staff to quickly develop collaborative team workspaces\, or 'team sites' with containers that allow work to be uploaded to the web site. Using templates\, team sites can be easily tailored to meet specifi c requirements and are scalable to meet the needs of virtually any sized t eam. A tailored digital portfolio template can be designed by staff and re plicated via a scripting for each student. Each registered student can be provided with a customisable Web site accessible anytime through a secure Internet connection. This site provides access to a personal digital learn ing environment. In addition to course information\, class schedules\, and special events\, the My Site feature in SharePoint Portal Server allows t he student to create a private area in which to post personal information\ , curriculum vitae\, areas of interest\, and educational goals. This sessi on will detail some of the experiences in piloting and establishing Sharep oint Services digital portfolios in 5 primary schools and several secondar y schools. As well as outlining the process involved in implementing this solution\, the session will explore some of the unexpected benefits to hos ting digital portfolios as well as some of the limitations of this solutio n. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1308" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:0eafc5f9-6ebe-46b9-b197-7768d894852c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ICT Infrastructure in Educational Premises DESCRIPTION:What is the latest in ICT infrastructure and communication cab ling standards\, regulations and trends? Is copper cabling dead or does wi reless still have problems? Fibre or wireless for campus backbones - which makes more sense? Cablers no longer need licences after October 2005 - wh at are the implications? What is the latest in ICT infrastructure products ? Power over Ethernet or Broadband over Power Lines - which technology wil l win? URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1314" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:a07b283b-2bde-4c72-9923-377a010afe73 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Curriculum\, Camera\, Action!!! DESCRIPTION:Perry and Cameron have been developing the effective use of mu ltimedia and live television for ten years\, creating a stimulating curric ulum and motivating students in all KLA and year levels. Students actively participate in the writing\, producing and performing of a live televisio n show based upon a vibrant school curriculum that continuously provides a wide variety of material. Students develop and refine essential skills su ch as speaking and listening\, writing and reading. The productive use of technology ensures students enjoy their experiences while learning valuabl e eLearning skills. Students value the importance of good decision making\ , cooperation and coordination when they see the results of their work at the completion of a successful show that is enjoyed by the whole school co mmunity. \nTeachers will experience the process students are involved in by creating their own live television show. \n URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1304" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:593cb27a-ac51-4372-8b2e-ef70c88a5b5a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Enhancing Learning with Digital Technologies DESCRIPTION:Looking for new ideas in teaching with digital technologies th at will enhance student learning? Had enough of PowerPoint and Word? Rache lle McLean\, President of Pixeled- Multimedia Teachers Association and Mul timedia Teacher at RMIT's lab.3000\, will speak about techniques\, softwar e and courses they use to engage students and how these could be used in m ainstream classrooms. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1305" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:9e9c0476-ae9f-4e2e-baef-f3c7b240462e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SMART Boards - A Teaching Tool for Adventurous Learners DESCRIPTION:In this presentation Jeremy Radovcic from ELECTROBOARD shares how SMART Board interactive whiteboards encourage teachers to improve thei r ICT skills while helping their students to become more adventurous learn ers. Sharing examples of how teachers and their students are using SMART B oard interactive whiteboards\, you will see where today's technology could take you tomorrow. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1310" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T133000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b9c892b1-4173-42e6-a06a-a00741a2d024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Interactive PowerPoint: Getting Student Feedback Instantly DESCRIPTION:Interactive PowerPoint technology is a package of software and hardware allowing teachers to present lessons that engage students as the y answer questions anonymously using a personal keypad. This workshop wi ll show participants how they can give a presentation that captures audien ce feedback quickly and easily\, in real-time. By the end of this sessi on\, participants will have learnt techniques\, and experienced technology \, that will take their lessons to the next level. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1412" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:a87691c7-72ad-4a01-9716-68dcb66f1d8b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intel Teach to the Future - Integrating ICT Across Curriculum DESCRIPTION:The Intel®\; Teach to the Future program is a professional development program that aims at integrating ICT across the curriculum\, w ith a strong focus on pedagogy. Throughout the program\, teachers develop a Unit Portfolio aligned to Victorian curriculum\, which allows them to ra ise the level of excellence in their classroom. This session will provide an overview of the program\, and outline the Curriculum Questions\, which are the foundation of the Unit Portfolio. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1405" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:681029c1-3b41-4682-ab2e-e0024e0d4ee3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making Authentic\, Active and Powerful Connections Through VLEs DESCRIPTION:Virtual Learning Environments in classroom practice can promot e stronger links between schools and support connections in the community and beyond. The opportunity to use thinking tools and strategies that supp ort higher order thinking are enhanced through online experiences with the real world. This presentation will document and explore the journey of a group of P-12 schools in North West Victoria who\, through the Innovation and Excellence initiative and Classroom 21\, a Leading School Fund projec t\, have used ICT to collaborate and learn together. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1413" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:18834a9e-33a8-463a-9aac-ca700108540c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How do I do VET Cert III? DESCRIPTION:Considering introducing VET Cert III at your school or teachin g it currently? Come and hear an experienced practitioner of the subject w ho has been teaching VET IT continually since its beginning days. Areas co vered will include course content\, delivery modes\, assessment activities \, exam preparation\, teacher expertise and any other issues of concern to the group. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1407" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b823011b-d669-4169-8993-36a501c0d918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Engaging Students Through Film Across the Secondary Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This session will look at the idea of a Film Festival as a way of engaging students and discuss ways that this can be progressed out of the media department in schools to infiltrate other KLAs. It will show how this project has developed in the Western Region\, the areas covered in t raining and some of the end products. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1404" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:fbb78e92-ee70-4fd4-854f-fb12c3bb025d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Microsoft XP - Developing Creative Curriculum DESCRIPTION:Microsoft XP has a wide range of free add-ons that can be used to develop creative curriculum. In this session Greg will demonstrate man y of these applications that come free with XP and their potential curricu lum usage. These include: 'Movie Maker' to produce exciting multimedia pro jects\, 'Windows Encoder' to build online tutorials and help resources\, ' Photo Story' to create high-end multimedia productions using photo images\ , 'Producer' to integrate video\, speech and Power Point\, and 'Speech Rec ognition' to assist students with literacy skills. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1408" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:49643b0e-c890-4d22-9e2d-dc3efa07ff54 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Video Editing with Sony Vegas Movie Studio - Advanced Level DESCRIPTION:In a hands-on situation create an advanced project using suppl ied video\, stills\, music and sound effects. Intermediate to Advanced lev el. Participants should either have prior experience or have attended the Beginners session. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1402" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:538fd087-cb10-4f97-b671-140cad32f705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using the Beauty of Maths to Write ActionScript Code in Flash DESCRIPTION:Flash has its own scripting language\, ActionScript\, which qu ite happily accommodates mathematical concepts. See how the power and beau ty of Mathematics and trigonometrical concepts can be used in simple anima tions to propel and steer rocket ships and make snowflakes gently fall. Id eas and exercises to take away for your students. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1401" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:4f423bc6-870b-45d8-bd87-7eac4cb53098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VB.NET Subclasses - Important Elements in Gaming DESCRIPTION:This workshop will show you how to create subclasses useful in game production. Participants will put together the essential pieces of a 'Space Hero' game using Visual Basic .NET. Your own USB drive would be us eful so you can take your application with you. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1403" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:03477e34-d40c-44b6-9769-9a22c64f9f87 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Producer for PowerPoint - Behold\, Review and Appraise DESCRIPTION:The features and characteristics of MS Producer for Powerpoint will be demonstrated. This is an exciting upgrade program for all MS use rs and allows PowerPoint\, sound and movies to be used simultaneously for full multi-media usage. Acid (music creation program)\, Movie Studio (digi tal editing) and Kahootz (animation software) will also be demonstrated an d their possible inclusion into MS Producer. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1409" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:9bdcf46e-7536-45a4-b04f-f439e0b39713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using Blogs as a Reflective Learning Tool DESCRIPTION:Keeping a 'log' of learning experience\, insights\, and reflec tions is accepted by educators as an effective pedagogical practice to enh ance students' learning. The simple intuitive nature of Weblogs is precise ly what is required to allow students to express themselves on their own t erms. Children's involvement with websites has to be more than a posting o f a few pieces of their work on a third person's static website for a non- existent world to see. There is no ownership in that. Weblogs can give chi ldren their own soapbox\, their own voice. They become habitual writers. T hey are in control. In this session participants will see how Weblogs are used in my classroom and how the use of these blogs encourages children to reflect on their learning in a fun and authentic format. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1411" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:8d45a448-f84f-4457-9c77-7bb31eeb17e2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Implementing Converged IP Networks in Schools DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cisco Systems \n \nCisco offers solutions such as s ecurity\, advanced IP communications and video that can be delivered over a converged IP network allowing pupils to learn at their convenience. Thes e lay the foundation for delivering an intelligent information network for creating one converged network within each school and even within the ent ire school district. This improves the learning environment by helping sc hools run themselves more efficiently and effectively\, and improves the l earning itself\, by enabling collaboration between schools\, pupils and te achers. Cisco will be discussing the implementation of converged IP netwo rks in schools. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1406" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:48392d43-4267-4935-ac51-13caaff9413a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Setting Up and Using Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:av *media systems supply and install interactive whiteboards t o \neducation. At this session\, we will explore the latest technology \nincluding Easiteach software that is solely written for interactive \nw hiteboards in education. We will have both fixed interactive \nwhiteboar ds and devices that turn existing whiteboards into interactive \nwhiteboa rds. The pros and cons of fixed installation and portable \nsystems will also be discussed. We will also explore the differences in projectors\, a udio systems and wall mounted controllers. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1414" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:77df1e11-df15-4b2c-8fc2-25a891b1cfbd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Utilising The Le@rning Federation Learning Objects with myclasses DESCRIPTION:There is a mass of digital content now available to teachers\, but the question is\, how to access and utilise it? Many schools can now freely access The Le@rning Federation (TLF) learning objects via the Inter net through myinternet™s myclasses software. This session will outline how teachers can search and assemble TLF learning objects and deliver them to any group of students using an award-winning Virtual Learning Environment . The TLF content has been developed to assist in the achievement of speci fic curriculum outcomes\, and the ability to use them in conjunction with myclasses is an easy way to integrate ICT in the classroom and enliven the teaching and learning process. \n \n URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=1410" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051121T160000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:80b07ebc-a462-43fb-8ab6-6f2ba7243a00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transforming Learning Through ICT DESCRIPTION: Living in a 21st century world means living in a world that i s increasingly reliant on information and communication technologies. The ways in which we live our lives\, build relationships and contribute to th e world and community are transformed because ICT changes emphases and pro cesses. This reality confronts all areas of society - schools no less than anywhere else. It is therefore important that students and teachers are equipped with knowledge and understanding of the changing processes and sk ills being accelerated by ICT that enable us to engage with our world mean ingfully\, purposefully and productively\, in critically reflective ways. We have made endeavours to use new technologies\, learning applications an d new information sources to support an integrated process of planning\, d elivery\, assessment and reporting and decision-making. But have we been s uccessful? And what do we need to do next? URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2101" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T103000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:008c16ee-fe31-478c-9ac7-7d71bd2d71df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lo No Budget Film Making DESCRIPTION:This session will look at all aspects of film/ movie productio n and provide a 'hands-on' method to introduce media production into the classroom URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2202" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T130000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:79234b9c-a855-4c53-9d3d-d76d25388a7f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TechPaths - A 21st Century Solution to Curriculum Management DESCRIPTION:Finally\, a program that manages curriculum by working smarter \, not harder. TechPaths is a web-based curriculum mapping tool which will enable schools to track interdisciplinary skills through year levels and subjects\, audit curriculum against the VELS\, and track content gaps and repetitions across clusters. This session will introduce participants to t he TechPaths program and how the program can become part of your school ma nagement plan. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2212" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:4bb5606f-9625-42eb-acb1-106ba0f7537b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Innovation & ICT Integration - Meeting the Needs of the 'Net Gen' DESCRIPTION:How can ICT be effectively integrated into the Middle Years? H ow might the classrooms of the future look and how are schools changing to meet the needs of the Net Generation? David will address these issues as he shares his experiences as an Innovation & Excellence Educator and lead er of Berwick Secondary College's Leading Schools Fund project. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2209" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:653ba03a-3de9-453c-b6c8-895a9b537a0e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scaffolding and Supporting Student Learning in a Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an effective way to help students make not es in a digital environment? Would you like to help teachers provide the scaffolding to help students develop these skills and be aware of their re sponsibilities in the ethical use of information? Judy Wilkes from Xavi er College and Carol Lawton from Mount Lilydale Mercy College will present a session on electronic notemaking with strategies to help students avo id plagiarism. These can be readily adapted to suit your own school and l earning environment. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2207" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:7de4ac36-a7eb-4d13-bf3b-bb4fc849534f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Create a Short Animated Film in a Cross Curriculum Setting DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute stop-frame film of animated plasticine characte rs\, is based on the mythological characters Romulus and Remus\, founders of Rome\, and features Italian dialogue and English subtitles. The film w as created with hardware and software purchased to facilitate this project and with the assistance of an artist-in-residence grant. The primary stud ents of LOTE and Art had been inspired by a prior workshop where they crea ted three short animated videos of their toys and converted them to DVD. A rt and Language teacher Dianne will highlight her successful learning curv e. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2204" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:eaaf7cbc-b6a6-4403-8e36-606d31ff4224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Education Technology Guide - Building a brighter future DESCRIPTION:Education Technology Guide - Building a brighter future \nJohn Bigelow\, \nThis session will be a focus group. During the session\, par ticipants will be \ngiven the opportunity to familiarise themselves with T he Education \nTechnology Guide\, Australia¹s leading education technology publication\, and \nthen provide feedback on how they would like to see t he publication evolve \nin order to make it more suited to their daily tea ching needs. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2208" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:9d03c6cc-8ddb-4d55-bf59-985d74d4cc18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using Kahootz for Teaching & Learning - IT and Science Concepts DESCRIPTION:Kahootz is a 3D Multimedia program which is in all Victorian s chools. It supports learning across all disciplinary areas\, but can be ea sily used to enable students to represent their understandings of both sim ple and complex IT and Science concepts. In this hands-on session\, teache rs will play the part of students\, learn the basics of Kahootz\, then vie w and construct Kahootz Xpressions which support the learning of concepts which underpin basic understandings in both IT and Science. While a workin g knowledge of Kahootz is an advantage\, enthusiasm and a willingness to e xplore is the only prerequisite for this session. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2203" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T130000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f6071938-20af-47b6-9b6e-e452a6f4211e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Macromedia Flash MX 2004 DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for those who want an introduction to Flash\, to find out what the program has to offer\, how it can be used a s an exciting and highly engaging ICT tool for middle years secondary stud ents\, and how you might most effectively start learning about it. Ideas a nd resources (to take away for you and your students) from someone who has recently embarked on the process. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2211" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:e65b9150-b435-4935-bd53-39262ea19808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Taming the Web (How to make the most of online resources) DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Education Commission Victoria has made the learni ng mangement system 'myclasses' available to all schools in Victoria. m yclasses enables teachers to locate\, assemble and deliver resources and u nits of work in an online environment. This workshop will demonstrate how teachers use myclasses to: support the inquiry process\; support levels of thinking (eg. text and images areas\, discussion forums\, reflective j ournals)\; integrate online resources\, eg. The Le@rning Federation Objec ts and digital resources. Participants will be given support materials fo r designing 'myclasses' pages. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2210" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5136ea08-5987-4409-bf91-13470da08b31 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intranet in Primary School - A Success Story DESCRIPTION:Serpell Primary School and Thomas Mitchell Primary worked clos ely with a web development company to produce a school Intranet that focus ed on reducing teacher and administrator workload\, and improving internal communications. In this session\, Wilma Culton (Principal\, Serpell Prima ry School) and Roland Maxwell (Lead designer\, Boojum Pty Ltd) discuss the lessons learned and the formula for success. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2206" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:90743011-5407-4e0a-95a0-0080b3d70114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:**Cancelled** Transforming CASES21 Using iWise Web Enablement DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this session has been cancelled. Please select a nother session for this timeslot.This session will explore how iWise can l everage your CASES21 data so that it is more accessible to class teachers. It contains a teacher markbook\, integrated academic reporting\, SMS and email notifications\, excel integration and graphical analysis. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2205" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5cfc95e4-8a74-4e42-812e-e9763c2119d0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making the Most of the Digital Content and Creation Resources Kit DESCRIPTION:The Digital Content and Creation Resources Kit has arrived in all DE&T schools in two releases. Have you seen it? Have you experimented with the resources? This workshop will focus on the digital content from T he Le@rning Federation and Kahootz\, and how to integrate them in your cur riculum planning. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2213" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:aeb2d484-a6bb-46f3-b531-18405788c5da END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Converging Technologies in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Graphic artists and animators have for some time taken advanta ge of the additional functionality they can access from programs such as A dobe Photoshop and Macromedia Flash by using graphic tablets. \nNow curri culum software such as Inspiration has been updated to utilise features su ch as handwriting recognition\, a largely untapped feature of many compute r operating systems. New technologies are converging with updated software to: increase the functionality of the software\; increase student engagem ent in the learning process\; increase portability and flexibility of the hardware and the software\; focus on the content of the lesson rather than on the technology\; provide an economical alternative\; enhance communica tion. \nThis session will demonstrate how this applies in the classroom\, using Wacom tablets and software such as Inspiration\, and Adobe Photosho p. The modern classroom can now combine innovative teaching methods with l eading edge technology and provide a great solution for all involved. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2215" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:dd035844-0313-41dd-8ad2-2319b4ce81f0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Young Apprenctice DESCRIPTION:At Southern Cross Primary School our aim is to promote student engagement. As the Multi Media Coordinator\, Esther Hall promotes literac y learning and purposeful communication through ICT\, and has begun a TPL research project about 'enhancing literacy through ICT'. Esther has deve loped a unit of work known as 'The Young Apprentice' which has engaged stu dents in learning by making ICT fun and interesting. This project recently won a Microsoft 'Innovative Teacher Award 2005'. Student enjoyment of lea rning leads to increased knowledge and skill level across the curriculum. Students have created a product and must present to an audience using the following programs Microsoft Word\, PhotoDraw v2\, PowerPoint\, Movie Make r\, Publisher\, Sound Recorder\, Windows Media Player and Vegas Studio (op tional). Students also need access to digital cameras\, a video recorder o r web cam. This project is for upper primary and would be successful for s tudents in years 7 and 8. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2214" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:3bcaa34c-80e1-4642-b72b-b15e3f9cbb4e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using Excel with CensusAtSchool Data in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:This hands on session will lead teachers through using MS Exce l with one of the activities on the CensusAtSchool web site. The investiga tion will use the real raw data to solve a crime. The session will familia rise teachers with using the random sampler to obtain data samples from th e CensusAtSchool online database. During the session teachers will use fun ctions to provide summary information and draw graphs to represent the dat a. Teachers do not need to be familiar with Excel. The Australian Bureau o f Statistics will be conducting an Australian version of the international CensusAtSchool project during 2006. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2201" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:e2ea0277-9d46-418c-9bca-a48706ffb70f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smartboards in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:This session will involve demonstration of Smartboard features with a particular focus on Smart Notebook. A number of lesson plans in Ma ths\, IT\, Science and Music will be displayed. Attendees will be able to see the advantages of using a Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2309" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:d0b29d84-1a0d-4b45-b958-884a7aca3524 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Electronic Teachers Journal - Lightening the Load DESCRIPTION:A software tool that takes the drudgery out of teaching and li ghtens the load. Useful to all teachers\, it automates the storage and ret rieval of information thereby saving much time and frustration. It increas es the enjoyment and effectiveness of teaching by replacing the cumbersome paper-based teachers chronicle. Teachers Journal automates tasks such as: retrieval of student results\; calculation of percent and letter grades\; taking the roll\; and much more. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2306" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:13e3e07e-0e29-404f-a7fc-c921ed4113be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perspectives on Intel Teach to the Future DESCRIPTION:Trained teachers coach their P-12 colleagues through the devel opment of ICT-rich integrated units of work using the Intel Teach to the F uture professional learning program. Three perspectives are brought to thi s session: that of a teacher who has implemented an Intel Teach to the Fut ure developed unit in the classroom\; that of a Master trainer who has del ivered the program to Primary and Secondary teachers\; and that of a Senio r Trainer who has coached other teachers to deliver the program in their o wn schools. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2305" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f1d6883a-3879-4ca7-a972-21f633f8d5c8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sick of Websites and PowerPoint? Try a Flash of Inspiration? DESCRIPTION:Often students produce electronic presentations as Websites or use PowerPoint\, and many have done so in their school lives. An alternat ive is to produce a Flash presentation. Flash has advantages due to its ea sy inclusion of multimedia features\, the variety of navigation alternativ es and extra control through simple ActionScript. As an example\, the pres entation will discuss how Flash was used in Year 11 Unit 1 Outcome 1. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2311" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b3658bbd-0aa1-413f-aafd-df766671ba36 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Stories for a Deeper Thinking Curriculum DESCRIPTION:Digital stories can provide an inspirational learning environm ent. They are great to show at open nights and at lunch times in the Libra ry. Students can produce them in any area of the curriculum and they fit i n beautifully with 'The Standards'. Wherever there is a story for students to tell\, make up or recount\, there is a place for a digital story. Let' s bring scanning\, digital cameras\, sound and multimedia into classrooms to allow students to be creative and resourceful in all areas of the curri culum. Student samples and software demonstrations of possible software wi ll be shown\, including PhotoStory3. We will look at a range of assessment methods and unit plans to encourage deeper thinking and to encourage stud ents to take greater responsibility for their own learning. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2308" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5fa918ed-52ae-4c67-b47c-c75882b8018d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Where is the Learning in Learning Objects? DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on session\, participants will have the opportun ity to explore recently released learning objects from The Le@rning Federa tion (TLF) initiative. TLF online content is currently being made freely a vailable to all schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. The focus fo r the session is an exploration of the learning design integral to the lea rning objects and how teachers can integrate the online curriculum content with new ways of teaching and learning with ICT. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2301" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:62949d41-5670-442c-a8c4-4589246f3257 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kahootz Across the Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This presentation by the creators of Kahootz will showcase how Kahootz has been successfully used across the primary and secondary curri culum in Victoria schools. With an emphasis on the learning outcomes ge nerated\, a diverse range of Kahootz examples across the Key Learning Area s will be examined. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2313" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:02c9c0dc-daf9-4b63-8533-373b74a248bd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Standards Web-Creation DESCRIPTION:Web-creation has moved well past the production of a single HT ML file and web viewing is no longer entirely computer-based. Best practic e now requires concurrent\, but separate\, development of content\, format \, and behaviour. This session\, supported by the Web Standards Group\, wi ll describe why teaching to standards is important and will provide teache rs with lesson materials and techniques to make web functionality as pleas ing as its presentation URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2312" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:8791eefc-d882-4459-b89c-c16124a1bb42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VELS\, The Internet and Democracy DESCRIPTION:In 2004\, more votes were tallied for US Idol than for Kerry o r Bush in the US Presidential Election. In 2006\, Victoria goes to the po lls and will\, for the first time\, use a proportional voting system for t he Legislative Council. Now is a great time to explore electoral modernisa tion - especially the brave new world of online democracy. With the in troduction of a Civics and Citizenship strand in VELS\, Internet voting an d other new technologies can provide an avenue for introducing online citi zenship into the school curriculum. This session introduces the technologi es and outlines how to run a mock-election that would: a) provide conte nt for civics curricula\; b) foster inter-school activity with school-by -school results analysis\; c) demonstrate the reach\, speed and richness of e-democratic tools\; d) stimulate debate around e-democracy\, global citizenship and representation\; and finally e) provide a facility for o n-going polling on current issues. E1C operates a high-volume Internet voting system which allows teachers and administrators to create on-line v otes for as few or as many schools as necessary. School communities can ti e it in to curriculum activities for the Civics and Citizenship Domain of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. E1C utilises Information Techn ology that enables school communities to fully engage in a localised democ ratic e-voting process. This session explains how. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2304" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:0b67405a-359c-4fce-8ee1-191f19dcc091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flying with Shapes - Mathematics eLearning K to 8 DESCRIPTION:View some novel ways of presenting the mathematics of shapes t o primary school and lower secondary school students. Nets and tessellatio ns are fascinating topics but can be difficult to teach. The computer prog ram 'Flying with Shapes' provides an exciting way of introducing these ide as to students. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2314" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:9be0e516-40ca-4049-9f91-11aca1b0e751 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Essential Learning with Producer for PowerPoint DESCRIPTION:As a secondary school interested in engaging our students\, we examined the VELS and planned curriculum units using digital content and creation tools to promote ICT\, thinking and creativity. Share our journey and see the work of our teachers and students. Learn how to do it yoursel f in your school. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2307" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:2d7246c7-468b-4e9f-87fe-e1a61d75f95f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Developments in Web Based Student Assessment & Reporting DESCRIPTION:The advantages of web technology\; Parent option to view & pri nt reports from home as PDF file\; Teacher access from school\, home or re mote browser\; The ability to handle VELS rubrics type presentation\; Cent ral archiving enables easy viewing & retrieving student reports\; Reportin g progress can be monitored at any time both at teacher and student level\ ; Quality control by Administrator/Coordinators with comment. reviewer ope rating through the network or from a web browser\; Lockdown archiving reta ining all original data so reports can be retrieved in their original form no matter what changes have occurred in curriculum/assessment methods as years pass\; SQL server link to timetable and attendance programs\, these data bases talk directly without manual export/import to disks. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2315" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:1d56d6ce-a3af-464c-a5cd-dd3a67b9ad07 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Frog Bog DESCRIPTION:As just one part of a 'Learnscapes' Program\, Mount Waverley N orth Primary School\, a CeLL School\, developed a $25\,000 Freshwater Wetl and Eco-Classroom on the school property as an integral part of its Enviro nmental Science Integrated Units at all levels. Affectionately known as th e 'Frog Bog'\, this resource for staff and students draws upon Science (Wa ter Testing)\, Visual Arts (Labelling and signage)\, SOSE (Environmental i ssues) as well as Information and Communication Technologies. ICT has bee n integrated into many of the activities of the 'Frog Bog' including: digi tal photography\; Kahootz and use of Power Point\; using data loggers link ed to a notebook for water testing\; making weather measurements and pre dicting the impact of the on the wetland\; 'Web Pets' (Pobblebonk frogs) o n the school website to focus questioning and communication with other sc hools\; and planning to install a web cam to track changes to the environm ent over time. \n URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2310" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:7186e3df-5310-401e-b9e7-73192074ea45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:**Cancelled** Digital Video for all Classes - Soundhouse@Debney Pa rk SC DESCRIPTION:Digital Video is easy\, inexpensive and provides a very reward ing product for all disciplines. Students revel in the production and cele brate the final products as used for DVD\, Web or multimedia applications. In this workshop\, Professor A Hugh Chidiart will take you through the vi deo experience from camera to screen in a most entertaining fashion. Not for the faint-hearted\, this workshop rated MA\, will have you using video in every class from Physics to English and will cover: video filming and capture\; video editing - chroma key\; video overlays\; sound recording\; loop-based music composition\; rendering to DVD/VCD. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2408" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:4ef283bc-a1f8-4f37-817e-e9647b8d940d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Producer Learning Objects and the Digital Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This hands-on presentation will demonstrate students' use of M S Producer to create Digital Learning Objects on curriculum topics across KLAs. MS Producer is a free downloadable enhancement for MS PowerPoint 20 03. Producer 2003 allows a range of content authoring features that enable students to create professional looking DLOs that can be used to enhance class themes. Val Lewis and Darren Murphy will demonstrate how their stude nts have used MS Producer to synchronise audio\, video and images to creat e engaging and effective rich media objects that are both meaningful for s tudents and allow for task-oriented ICT learning. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2402" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5d297116-423f-4963-8e32-2cf7ecf9fda2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2007 Study Design: First Look at Teaching and the New Technology S tudy Design DESCRIPTION:In 2007\, a new study design will be implemented for Technolog y. This session will provide a detailed overview of the changes contained within the new Study Design and provide an update on the VCAA procedures and policies relating to school-based assessment. Furthermore\, some ideas about teaching the new units of study will be presented. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2406" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:89889bb5-ce2b-4ec1-9c18-88965ba8c67a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Master Trainers for Intel Rowville Cluster DESCRIPTION:Rowville Innovation and Excellence Cluster trained six teacher s to become Master Trainers for the Intel Teach to the Future program in e arly 2004. Since then our Master Trainers have run training sessions for primary and secondary teachers twice across our cluster and trained a whol e primary school staff. The cluster is proud to have our teachers using the program for planning\, administrative tasks as well as teaching and le arning applications. Our survey returns regarding the value of the progra m have been very positive and we would like to share with people how we or ganised and ran our Intel programs and the learning we have acquired as a result of this. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2409" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5d698bdd-509b-4ddb-a8b5-5fc599dac3d0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using Guru Planner DESCRIPTION:Guru Planner is a software program specifically developed as a planner and organiser for primary school teachers. It includes a work pro gram\, student records\, various assessment modules\, notes\, calendar\, P D attended\, timetables\, term planners and much more. Many primary teache rs throughout the state are now using Guru Planner to help plan and manage their day-to-day work. Participants will be given a demonstration and ove rview on how to get the most out of the program. Guru Planner is availa ble for all Australian States and Territories. It can be downloaded from h ttp://www.guruplanner.com.au. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2412" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:046bdf8a-eb25-4886-b66b-b001cccc8df9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Implementing Kahootz at Your School DESCRIPTION:This hands-on session run by the creators of Kahootz will look at how primary and secondary teachers in Victoria have successfully imple mented Kahootz at their school. The session will focus on the Kahootz s upport materials\, training/curriculum resources and examples of best-prac tice available to schools. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2401" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f21dab1e-ce39-4a63-b935-5ce4dbe0d57a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Internet-Based Teaching and Learning Tasks for the Classroom DESCRIPTION:This session will present an overview of some of the newer ide as for integrating ICT into the classroom by utilising the internet. The s ession will look at classroom activities such as webquests\, discussion bo ards\, wiki's\, blogs and podcasts and how they can be used in a teaching and learning context. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2407" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5384f544-e05c-4ae7-9473-38c12857fc46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Developing Online Courses using The Learning Edge DESCRIPTION:The Learning Edge's content authoring tool\, The Activity Ass embler\, allows educators to easily create online learning material. The Activity Assembler incorporates 'drag and drop' functionality that allows educators with basic computing skills to produce appealing and beneficial course material. This demonstration will outline the advanced functionali ty of The Learning Edge's Activity Assembler\, including how 3rd party lea rning objects from institutions such as The Le@rning Federation can be rep urposed and resequenced. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2410" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b3feda68-5e40-47bc-a7c8-8f28bcb5f6e0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Murray's Mob of Moodlers DESCRIPTION:At Westbourne Grammar School we have been using Moodle since 2 004 in IT\, Science\, English\, Humanities\, Commerce and Mathematics. So me teachers use it as simple document repository while others are constant ly evolving quality online courses. This lecture will showcase a range of real Moodle courses and discuss the strategies employed to increase usa ge and reduce teacher workload. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2411" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f63ab5b7-ec79-4eb0-8b0f-f4d46d687c79 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Handheld Computers in the Australian Classroom DESCRIPTION:Handheld computers (Palms\, PocketPCs\, etc.) offer the opport unity and promise of one-to-one learning with computers at a significantly more affordable cost than laptop solutions. Excitement and motivation of students are obvious in the classroom - but do they improve learning and i f so\, how? This presentation will report on results and observations of a handheld trial currently being undertaken with Year 6 students. Exper ience overseas\, applications used\, curriculum integration\, the pros and cons of class and home use will be discussed. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2405" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:2581aad8-78b1-46de-abed-d4091b4de9aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capturing the Learning - Digital Portfolios DESCRIPTION:What do you value and see students sometimes demonstrate but i s challenging to 'assess'? Digital Portfolios provide a way of capturing student learning\, not only the product but the thinking processes behind learning. During this workshop participants will be given the opportunit y to: view samples of digital portfolios\; explore the process followed in developing digital portfolios with students\; consider what are essent ial learnings for students. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2404" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:4dec2200-9837-474a-a7a6-602dcb151e86 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:D.A.R.T. Board DESCRIPTION:The D.A.R.T. Board project is a project of Banyule City Counci l and the \nYouth Service. \n \nThis research project focused on pedagogy in secondary schools discussing \nthe issues of how students best learn and how teachers can most \nappropriately teach. The content of this w orkshop is the result of many \nforums and surveys where students have b een taken through an advance \ndiscussion process to find out what makes\ , in their opinion\, a good \nteacher\, and it seems teachers are doing a great job. \n \nIt seems we are with an age of teaching where students are considered \nimportant partners in the process. The logical result of continually \ninvolving students' feedback is that teachers can becom e even better and \nstudents can engage more swiftly and with a sense of ownership. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2413" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:6c8eaf52-609e-48cc-a5cc-c7a1b7aa2ea1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using ICT in Visual Thinking DESCRIPTION:Visual thinking is now a dimension of the ICT domain. These to ols are something many teachers have used for years to help clarify studen t thoughts\, ideas for projects\, essays and assignments. There are now s everal tools that can be used to create flowcharts\, concept maps\, venn d iagrams\, radials\, etc\, and we will look at some of these and how they can strengthen a student's thinking process\, especially boys who avoid wr iting. Samples of students' work using Kidspiration\, Inspiration\, Visio \, the Drawing toolbar in Word and PowerPoint will be used to demonstrate these programs. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2403" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b8803c9b-dded-488e-b9ec-cb1bbdab5573 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Primary Schools\, Essential Learning Standards and ICT DESCRIPTION:How do we keep our students engaged in learning? Through caref ul whole school curriculum planning\, students and teachers can both be ac tive participants in the learning journey. The integration of ICT\, think ing skills\, EQ\, self reflection\, intertwined with ongoing authentic ass essment and creation of digital learning portfolios provides learners with the tools and strategies that will help them act effectively within and b eyond the classroom. \n URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2414" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:531501b2-680f-40b2-842f-f759ad4fdd7c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Learning Gateway and Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office DESCRIPTION:Transform familiar Office applications into teaching and learn ing tools. Learning Essentials includes curriculum-based templates and too lbars for Microsoft Office Word\, Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentation graphics program\, and Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet software\, plus academic tutorials from leading education publishers. Learning Essentials helps students get started\, stay organized\, and successfully complete h igh-quality assignments. And for educators\, Learning Essentials can help them easily create effective instructional resources\, complete administra tive tasks\, and implement new teaching strategies. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=2415" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051122T153000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:ae085317-08dd-402e-91ec-ce95200e0cde END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ICT Leadership with New and Emerging Technologies DESCRIPTION:This keynote will outline some of the emerging directions in t echnologies that can be used NOW and highlight practical examples of the n ew tools that teachers can use. It will look at Podcasting in the classroo m\, collaborative blogging\, 'moodling' and the benefits of collaborative tools within the curriculum. \n \nExtra: New Thinking\, New Technologies\, New Students \nMobile technologies and M-learning have become common amon gst young people whose greatest use of technology is outside of school. St udents want experiential\, interactive and authentic learning experiences. A growing body of evidence reveals that today's students have developed n ew attitudes and aptitudes as a result of their environment. \n \n \nHear first hand from the Millenials. \nArnold Aranez (BIS 1999\, Hons 2000\, M IS)\, Mr Gadget. \nLaura Harb\, University of Melbourne \nBrendan O'Keefe\ ,TxTer Assist \n \nFacilitated by Cecilie Murray \n URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3101" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T103000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:74283e97-636b-4723-873a-a31a5f1455df END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Going Wireless: Providing a More Flexible\, Mobile and Creative Ap proach to Learning DESCRIPTION:· Developing a strategy for wireless learning \n· Factors t o consider in deploying the solution to a wide variety of client types \n · Balancing innovative flexibility and high level security \n URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3102" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T103000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:dc879bf4-0f06-4521-801a-a489b070ea09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EdNA's World: Searching\, Streaming & Sharing DigITal curriculum DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop demonstrates curriculum applications in tegrating three key functions of EdNA Online. Sharpen your search skills a nd locate selected\, safe digital resources for use in online curriculum m odules or learning quests. Say farewell to dead links and let EdNA Online stream news and new resources to your desktop\, intranet\, learning manage ment system or website. Share your ideas and resources\, and work with oth ers to develop collaborative curriculum support materials using EdNA Group s. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3203" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:d35c4c28-269f-4215-b459-9dddc000fd11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ASP + Databases = Potential DESCRIPTION:See how to link a web page to a database and open up a world o f powerful web-based resources. Stephen will explain how to link to Access and MS-SQL using Active Server Pages (ASP) and very simple Visual BASIC c ode. The session will include a tour of a wide range of online resources u sed at Pembroke Secondary College including intranets\, online forms\, res ource booking\, electronic bulletins and user management. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3209" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:edb20011-9f0e-45a1-b413-39b733ac15b5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garage Band - Creating Professional Sounding Music Without the Stu dio DESCRIPTION:Garage Band is an all-inclusive music-making package available to Macintosh users. This workshop will demonstrate how Garage Band can be used by students from about Grade 4 to Year 12 as a creative tool for dig ital music production. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3201" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T130000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:fdb6d3e3-3d81-4726-9167-72cc12a92285 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IT Courses: The Re-Emergence of IT as a 'boys' Subject Area DESCRIPTION:In Australia the proportion of young women selecting a univers ity IT course is low and has been declining alarmingly in the last few yea rs. This paper will examine the VTAC and Higher Education statistics to sh ow the steady decline in popularity of IT courses since 2000\, with young women turning away at a greater rate than young men. Swinburne University has been conducting research into this emerging pattern and this paper wil l provide an overview of data collected from first year university student s on their school experiences with IT\, current attitude and use of IT as well as course and career choices. We will explore gender and professional factors underpinning this pattern and offer some food for thought for sec ondary IT teachers as well as seek their input. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3204" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:7b46026d-5f56-4eb7-b777-7dc52a09a559 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Covering the VELS + Motivating Students: Easy With Robot DESCRIPTION:Using Robotics as a vehicle for applied mathematics\, science and IT should help remove any student resistance to these subject areas. Motivation won't be a problem\, getting them to stop for breaks will bec ome your issue! Robotics has been used with spectacular success in Middle Years programs\, bright futures\, clubs\, science\, mathematics\, systems technology and even music! Robotics will encourage your students to proces s information and problem-solve in amazing ways. The vehicle for this is t he brilliant LEGO®\; MINDSTORMS™\; for Schools. As one teacher comm ented about robotics "I just lit the fuse and stood back"! Robotics is an area that fits well within the new Victorian Essential Learning Standards - Inter-woven Strands: Physical\, Personal and Social Learning\, Discipl ine-based Learning ( Mathematics & Science)\, Interdisciplinary Learning & Thinking\, Communication\, Design\, Creativity and Technology Information and Communications Technology (ICT). A well designed Robotics unit can in tegrate 11+ domains in the VELS. This workshop uses robots to provide a pr actical application for maths and science skills such as measurement\, tim e calculations\, basic formulas such as averaging\, mechanical and contro l systems and more advanced formulas that permit the robot to take it's ow n readings and use your calculations. The basic thinking skills have a gre at work-out here. We will use the LEGO Mindstorms For Schools robots and t he ROBOLAB software. This workshop is ideal for Middle Years students who may have disengaged from Maths and Science and perhaps don't see the point . The learning slips in under the radar while the students are having fun. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3208" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:ca576d15-d1d1-4c41-9211-1ce09b7e8483 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Out of the Box - Digital Blue Learning Tools DESCRIPTION:Use digital learning tools to encourage cooperative and collab orative learning\, transition and integration between year levels and stud ent innovation while making the most of the inbuilt fascination that kids have with IT. An overview and practical demonstration of the Digital Blue QX5 Computer Microscope\, DMC2 Movie Creator and dm2 Music Mixer will be p rovided. An outline of the hardware/software functions and their appropria teness for primary aged and lower secondary student skill levels will be t he focus with progressive curriculum ideas being discussed using specific examples. (See 'Close Encounters - Digital Blue Learning Tools' for a chan ce to 'play' hands on.) URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3207" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b27804ba-4eab-4450-8e08-84f43590587a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How I Survived My First Year Teaching Info Systems DESCRIPTION:You have been given Info Systems to teach for the first time.. . What do you do? This session will cover terminology used in Information systems\, as well as provide teachers new to the study with tips and trick s on how to survive their first year teaching the subject. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3210" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:af3b42c2-db40-4950-b50d-d6b50efc475e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Cool to School: Streaming Video In The Curriculum DESCRIPTION:Detailing the introduction\, staff and student experience\, ev aluation and future of streamed video at Wesley College after the purchase of the Marcom digital united streaming subscription. Traditionally video has been used as a broadcast medium in classrooms. The presenters from Wes ley College Libraries will demonstrate how streaming video libraries can e nhance teacher practice and expand learning opportunities for students. De monstrations of how it is used in student research\, presentations\, portf olios and in online learning modules across key learning areas in years 5- 12. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3205" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:1a5f13d1-8b21-4bb4-aa4a-a387242ccd20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Low Cost Cisco Networking Academy Programs DESCRIPTION:The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a not-for-profit initi ative of Cisco Systems to provide schools with low cost equipment\, profes sional development and high quality eLearning materials linked to IT indus try certifications. In addition to its highly regarded CCNA program\, a ra nge of other academy programs now exist from computer maintenance to wirel ess networking and security. Most programs can be easily integrated within VCE technology subjects. With some new programs requiring little addition al equipment\, schools can establish academies at relatively low cost. The presentation will cover the curricula available\, cost of set up and VCE recognition. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3212" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:9e89d470-9b4a-4a94-9948-8650dfdc8944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intermediate Access - Making Better Use of Forms in Access DESCRIPTION:Features covered will include creating tables by importing dat a from Excel (e.g.Cases 21 data)\, lookup tables\, parameter queries\, loo kup lists on forms\, buttons to print reports and open forms\, use of even t properties and creation of macros. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3202" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:575bcf6c-f8fc-41c6-a86f-fd26e851f2f6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deploying Wireless Security at School with Windows Server 2003 DESCRIPTION:Deploying a secure and login transparent wireless network at s chool can be made easy using MS Windows Server 2003. Darren Elsby from Com putelec has helped many schools deliver a secure and managable system usin g only the tools found within Microsoft's Windows 2003 Server. Come and se e how it's done. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3211" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:95782aa6-46ae-47a9-959b-b2bb7c72f26b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Internet Safety and Awareness in Schools DESCRIPTION:This session will provide participants with an overview of int ernet safety and issues relating to children and a wealth of resources and lesson activities for primary schools. In conjunction with NetAlert Austr alia\, each participant will also receive a professional development kit w ith classroom activities and copies of Nettysworld and CyberQuoll\, two fa ntastic internet safety programs for primary children on CD. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3213" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:2a807b90-1754-48c2-a62c-c106bd89389f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Implementing Converged IP Networks in Schools DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cisco Systems \n \nCisco offers solutions such as s ecurity\, advanced IP communications and video that can be delivered over a converged IP network allowing pupils to learn at their convenience. Thes e lay the foundation for delivering an intelligent information network for creating one converged network within each school and even within the ent ire school district. This improves the learning environment by helping sc hools run themselves more efficiently and effectively\, and improves the l earning itself\, by enabling collaboration between schools\, pupils and te achers. Cisco will be discussing the implementation of converged IP netwo rks in schools. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3206" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:3e5264be-ccfe-497d-8fd6-694dada611ea END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Security - Use of the Demilitarised Zone DESCRIPTION:A DMZ (demilitarised zone) is a small network inserted as a "n eutral zone" between an organisation's private network and the outside pub lic network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a ser ver that has company data. This session will discuss best practice for est ablishing a DMZ and how a DMZ should be used. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3214" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T120000 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5cf12dd1-f4af-4874-a147-7d6048d7cf42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:E-privacy - Fact or Fiction? DESCRIPTION:Teachers have always known about the importance of privacy. B ut technology invites us to interfere with it. Privacy is not absolute an d balances have to be struck. What are the issues for IT educators and e-savvy students exploring cyberspace? This session will discuss current legal and social considerations of privacy in our digITal world and outlin e a framework for teachers considering privacy issues in the IT curriculum . URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3312" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:fbfaa0fb-84a6-416e-b1e3-3de0cfb09291 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Practice Versus Potential of Knowledge Management in Schools DESCRIPTION:Intranets\, portals and network file storage are common inform ation storage facilities within schools. The potential of this information to become knowledge is often undervalued\, fragmented and unrealised\, re sulting in enormous amounts of duplicated and even conflicting efforts due to it being held within various internal 'silos'. This presentation will examine the value of knowledge management to your school when a deliberat e process for sharing and developing knowledge is implemented. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3310" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:493bd6aa-29b3-4e83-9634-41eba722f793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Close Encounters - Digital Blue Learning Tools DESCRIPTION:Let's play! Challenge your traditional ideas on teaching scien ce\, music and media and see practical curriculum applications for digital learning tools across all strands of the VELS. Explore the functions of t he Digital Blue QX5 Computer Microscope\, DMC2 Movie Creator and dm2 Music Mixer in this hands on workshop. This session includes making your own st op motion footage in 10 minutes flat\, exploring the hidden face of our cu rrency and mixing your own personal soundtrack. (delegates selecting this hands on session must attend the Out of the Box - Digital Blue Learning T ools session prior to this). URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3302" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:e5983009-81bc-4b7d-80dc-c899e451aaf4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VITTA VB.Net Resource Kit DESCRIPTION:Over the last 24 months\, a team of four educators: Mark Ridge way\, Sonia Cotugno\, Des Hardy and Adrian Janson (project manager) have b een working on the creation of a Visual Basic.Net resource kit to support teachers in the implementation of Visual Basic.Net in their classrooms. T heir brief was to provide material that could be used without the need for translation and would be easy and accessible for students of all skill le vels. The resource kit is based on HTML and can be used on a school netwo rk with ease. This session will launch this product and demonstrate its m any features. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3308" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:c9ca903a-1594-4d66-8c60-0933a68b0d0f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Running an eCommerce site - Theory vs Practice DESCRIPTION:So you would like to run a business online with eCommerce Faci lities ? Sounds straight-forward doesn't it ? Register your domain name\, find an ISP\, host the site and they'll come running right ? Well\, not qu ite .... Come and hear the experience of one IT teacher\, Kevork Krozian\, who has put into practice the theory of setting up an eCommerce business. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3304" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f93c8a0e-0e12-4a8a-8caa-a97ec81ae157 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:System Analysis and Design Documentation Techniques DESCRIPTION:Students must understand the tools used to represent the rela tionship between information system components\, including data flow diagr ams\, hierachy charts\, structure charts and system flow charts. In this s ession\, attendees will be taken through the knowledge needed to demonstra te an effective understanding and teaching of these tools. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3309" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:93ef8989-5e89-48f0-9804-48b73e4a23dc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Security and Schools DESCRIPTION:This session will examine security issues that confront school s. It will look at some real-life examples of security problems encountere d by schools\, as well as practical strategies that can be adopted by scho ols to protect themselves and their students. The session will cover a ran ge of scenarios - from teacher notebooks through to security threats to ne tworks. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3313" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:23db7a17-5fbb-47ca-a8a6-6d3216cc04c4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using Display Technologies. Show and Learn DESCRIPTION:Display technology has been used as an educational tool in the Wesley College Libraries. The Presenters will outline the need and educat ional rationale for using plasma screens to address the challenges of info rmation literacy with digital resources. Can schools better capture the vi brancy of the Information Age? Enabling teaching and library staff to navi gate students through the information overload\, promote and present aspec ts of the libraries intangible electronic collection. Assist students in d etermining the scope of the electronic resources. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3305" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:6b715ceb-daf9-4a17-9f7b-bb0209d53d7f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Microsoft Class Server 4.0 DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Class Server 4.0 makes it easy for schools to create \, deliver\, and grade standards aligned tests and lessons over the Web. I t can also help teachers track and improve student achievement against cur riculum standard frameworks (CSF) and course outcomes. In this session\, Greg and David will cover how to set up Class Server 4.0 and how it integr ates with Microsoft Sharepoint Portal. They will cover the student and tea cher resources and how to set up tests\, assignments and how to use learni ng objects such as Encarta 2005 to develop curriculum content. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3311" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5de14b7b-d944-4ee9-899c-c3659a02ee2d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Basics and Essentials of 802.1x Wired and Wireless in Schools DESCRIPTION:The Basics and Essentials of 802.1x Wired and Wireless Network Security will equip you with the technical information on the issues surr ounding Wired and Wireless Network security. We will highlight the solutio ns available to implement a secure\, worry-free wireless network! Join us\, and you'll learn: An Introduction to 802.11\; Overview on existing W ired and Wireless Security\; What is 802.1x\; Why 802.1x is such a hot top ic\; Security Threats\; New Security Protocols including WPA2 & 802.11i\; 802.1x Wired and Wireless LAN Authentication Process\; The integration of radius in an 802.1x Network\; The security issues associated with existing Wired and Wireless network access including password attacks\, network sn iffing and unauthorised access\; \; How the IEEE security standard 802.1x new security protocols such as EAP-TTLS and RADIUS authentication addres s these security issues\; The implications in terms of security and manage ment of implementing different types of 802.1x solutions\; and\, how other vendors like Cisco and Microsoft are addressing these issues. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3306" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:43928a5c-53f1-4910-920d-daaa53c818fd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zero Lab Management: Deep Freeze DESCRIPTION:This session will involve a technical overview of Deep Freeze. We will demonstrate how the Deep Freeze software-only solution\, is the m arket leader in ensuring all school PCs are up and running 100% of the tim e and will allow you to see why hundreds of schools in Australia and milli ons of computers worldwide trust Deep Freeze for complete desktop protecti on. This session will also involve a live demonstration and allow for a Q& A time from the audience. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3307" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:8c78b6b1-5fd6-4fc2-8627-701765512794 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Content Management Systems - Best Practice DESCRIPTION:Most people today can hardly conceive of life without the Inte rnet and you might be surprised to know that people with disabilities are major users of the internet and consider it one of the best things that ev er happened to them. By considering a few simple techniques when developin g websites you can ensure that your web sites are available to a larger au dience and ensuring that all users have equal access to content. Accessibi lity standards also encourage best practise in website development and can be used as a guideline for web excellence. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3314" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:b4c25d79-1852-4462-a323-33c75c7959bd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VITTA's OpenLab Burger: Web Hosting with a Dash of Open Source DESCRIPTION:Despite the media's cry of monopoly whenever Microsoft is me ntioned\, the growing open source software (OSS) movement is picking up mo mentum in all areas of ICT. Get an overview of OSS and discover how OpenLa b uses it to provide cheap web hosting while providing as many - if not mo re - features as proprietary systems. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3303" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T131500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:dd3f49de-1041-42a6-b760-0dc5f1f1adaf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:**cancelled** Using Zing - It's Not Just for the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Many schools in Victoria are already equipped with Zing system s. This session looks at how Zing Technology could be used to increase the efficiency of school meetings for teachers\, administrators and parents. Harnessing the power of a team meeting system and employing modern meeting strategies can not only make school meetings more efficient\, but also mo re productive and enjoyable. This paper outlines the state of play in som e of today's Zing schools and examines possibilities to get more out of th is great technology. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3402" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T154500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:48f0b828-3100-4c4a-9bad-d6467e679351 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evaluating Educational Software DESCRIPTION:Evaluating educational software and online learning materials to establish that intended learning outcomes have been achieved is a chall enging task. Intelligent agents can help with this endeavour. This paper reports on recent research which programmed\, tested and further develope d such agents. Specifically\, computer log files tracking student's action s were compared to student's observed behaviour to establish a correlation . It illuminated the discrepancy between underlying pedagogical assumption s of electronic delivered materials and the student's appropriation of tho se learning tool. Presentation of these findings will help teachers under stand their student'­s learning processes in using educational resources. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3404" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T154500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:e35f6854-f695-475a-85ab-b8feba7de42f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Help\, I'm Drowning in Icy Teas! DESCRIPTION:Why is IPM losing market share? Why do we see the same old ide as constantly recycled under new acronyms? Why are we blamed for being una ble to mash\, jam and cram icy teas into our classrooms? Find out why this Cisco Certified veteran of twenty years before the digital interface has finally abandoned the state religion and joined the Dark Side in his sea rch for The Technology Neutral Classroom. Meet Greyruin the Heretic who\, disguised as Greg Durkin\, mild-mannered teacher in a large rural high sch ool\, fights a never-ending battle for Truth\, Justice and the Analogue Wa y. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3410" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T154500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:507e0db1-a542-4d44-814f-f35b70e2e586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Introduction to Thin Client Technology in Schools DESCRIPTION:Heard of thin client and would like to know if it is for you? Come for a warts and all explanation - what thin client is\, what it can deliver and what to watch out for. The session will include a demonstrati on of some of the potential delivered with thin client technology at Pembr oke Secondary College where it has been in use for many years. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3405" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T154500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:39d06e9b-7fce-4db4-a44c-c00b7da679be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blackboard\, Moodle\, WebCT - Why Are These Virtual Learning Envi ronments Now Considered Essential Educational Tools? DESCRIPTION:Virtual Learning Environments offer teachers\, students and ev en parents 24 hour access to curriculum material as well as a wide range o f other online advantages. This presentation demonstrates the use of Black board at Strathcona BGGS and touches on some of the international and loca l research into the benefits of virtual learning environments for schools. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3413" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T154500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:f4e78ada-17bc-494e-b0ec-c7eee3bf5f92 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Entering the Online World via the Enhanced Education Channel DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Department of Education & Training\, the Victor ian Education Channel (VEC) provides specific teacher and student groups w ith customised web pages from which they can search for online resources. In this workshop participants will visit the VEC customised pages and be s hown ways to maximise their time online. Then using the Teacher Page parti cipants will discover great local and international websites for schools\, including interactive and image gallery websites. URL:"http://www.vitta.org.au/conference/2005/session_info.php?code=3403" CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:BUSINESS DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20051123T154500 DTSTAMP:20090107T083353Z ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Middelveld":"MAILTO:conference@vitta.org.au" LOCATION:Grandstand\, Flemington Racecourse\, Flemington UID:5cf0a583-a010-4ee2-8c2c-ccbf7669b7d3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Effective ICT integration in the Classroom Through eLearning DESCRIPTION:A key challenge for educators is to implement innovative teach ing practices that will address integration of ICT in the classroom. This presentation will demonstrate how schools can adopt eLearning resources to plan and deliver ICT across the curriculum. It will also demonstrate how these computer skills can be certified. An overview will be provided cover ing: flexible approaches for the delivery of ICTs either as a stand alone subject or integrated across the curriculum\; overcoming the challenge o f identifying ICT skill gaps\; how certification can be reached at varying stages in accordance with student's capabilities. A school-based case st udy will be used to present how ICT knowledge is being transferred and cer tified effectively through the implementation of an eLearning solution. T he session will be run in conjuction with Electric Paper's eLearning solut ion. URL:"http:/