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"Education is what re-mains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." Albert Einstein
Australian Curriculum: Update
After lengthy processes by ACARA, the Board of Studies and the DEC, consultation on the Draft Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Tech-nologies paper has finally closed. Our consultation clearly showed that teachers in NSW were con-cerned about the future impact of the Australian Curriculum. We had 195 responses to the survey and ran 4 videoconferences to meet demand.
On Tuesday 3 July, the Technolo-gies National Panel convened via teleconference to discuss the con-sultation feedback and recom-mendations for revision. So where to from here? Editing of the Draft Shape Paper will take place and be presented to the ACARA Board late July in readiness for the writing process early Au-gust. ACARA is aiming to publish the finalised curriculum by the end of 2013.
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CONFERENCES 2012
National DATTA INTAD TERC Conference 5—8 December GOLD COAST
Navigate on the information page to express interest in pre-senting or attending.
NSW IIATE “Head Teacher / Leadership” Conference
Keep up to date with the changes to the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) credential that will be available to students who leave school prior to receiving their HSC. Visit the Board of Studies for information on the RoSA.
Expression of Interest We are currently compiling a Technologies 7-12 Faculty eBook. With so many diverse subjects in our learning area it’s a huge task! If you would like to contribute ideas or materials that work for you in your faculty, or you would like to be involved in on-going discussion, please e-mail Sandra McKee.
New materials for Software Design and Development (SDD) Option Topics now
online! Encourage your students to
use NSW HSC online.
AN ONLINE RESOURCE TO SUPPORT THE BUILT AN ONLINE RESOURCE TO SUPPORT THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT Spacewise is a design project for students in Years 7 and 8 to engage with the built environment. Originally developed in collaboration with the NSW Architect’s Registration Board as a professional learning course for teachers, the new Spacewise resource takes students on a journey through the design process, immersing them in the exploration of their local community and immediate environment to create authentic learning experiences about the interaction of people, places and spaces. Spacewise provides opportunities for creativity and problem solving while recognising the value of project-based learning.
Spacewise encourages connection with the built environment and exploration of the relationships that exist when people interact with their environment. Students identify a public space that needs redesigning. They use feedback from their target market to vali-date their design ideas or to modi-fy solutions to better meet the needs and wants of users. They develop a range of communication de-vices to convey their ideas in the form of a proposal pitched to a chosen
audience – hopefully those with the power to turn their design solutions into reality. Spacewise will be released in the coming months. Direct links to the resource will be featured on the Tech-nology pages of the Curriculum Support website.
Building on the success of YES 2011, this year’s Youth Eco Summit will include a greater range of providers and workshops for students in stages 2 – 6. The event will be held on 17th or 18th October 2012 at Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park.
See more about YES 2011
YES aims to: demonstrate sustainability practices, tools and capacity building initiatives
strengthen the ability of students, teachers and schools to take action on sustainability
YES 2012 will include:
Student / school showcases
Workshops, expos and displays
Study & career pathway options
Live video conferencing
Register for YES 2012 Workshop bookings will open in mid-August. An email will be sent to all registered teachers with the link to book into workshops online. Further information please contact Vicky Whitehead NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre P: 02 9715 8737
NSW GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS WEBSITE encourages schools to partici-pate in awards and competitions that provide an opportunity to showcase their school’s environmental achievements or inspire future action.
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 2012
YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 COMPETITIONS
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION
ENGINEERING STUDIES COMPETITION
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION
Entries close 14 September 2012
AUSTRALIAN RECYCLED CARD-BOARD ARC NATIONAL SCHOOL
Australian water education resources are located at the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, population and Com-
munities website. Here you will find information about Australia’s water as well as water
education resources for use in the classroom.
New Science Shows at the Powerhouse! New Primary School Programs for Terms 3 and 4 are now available. Download the full program or visit the Powerhouse Museum website.
Murder under the Microscope 2012 Catchment Headquarters is now live!
Murder under the Microscope is an eco-murder mystery in which
students are presented with an environmental crime and must find
the cause, the effect and the specific environment.
Produced by the NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre,
MuM is designed for students in years 5—10 and links to several
Group Leader Science, Technology and The Arts T: (02) 9886 7140
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