INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS NETWORK MEETING

24th June 2010.

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A Moment to Reflect

Three (3) things that have worked well for you this semester

Two (2) things that have concerned you whilst teaching IT this semester.

One (1) thing that you would like more information on.

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Industry guest

Ms Lisa Faia- Microsoft Education Account Manager:

Microsoft IT Academy http://www.microsoft.com/education/msit

academy/default.mspx 

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Work Placement

Must meet the Workplace Learning Policy Compulsory for HSC 2 unit accreditation not

Certificate II setting up work placement depends on the

processes used by each of the LCP’s- move towards standardised student placement record electronic paperwork.

What types of employers are you looking for??? What skills do you want the students to have

the opportunity to practice whilst on placement??

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Work placement (cont)

Resources available: Workplace Learning Journal:

http://www.ezwp.det.nsw.edu.au/documents.htm

Updated Journal

Work placement preparation

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ICAU2231B: Use computer operating systems.

Discussion stimulators: How are you delivering this competency? How is competence being determined? What are your benchmarks for

competence? Are you sharing these and validating them with industry or colleagues?

Did you bring assessment packages that you are using to determine competence?

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WSR Resources

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WSR Wiki: WSR Information Technology Assessment

packages; these are designed by teachers to assist in ensuring that there is standardisation across delivery sites regarding the determination of competence. The value of these packages comes from teachers validating them and using them.

Open Discussion

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Problems? Comments? Next meeting?

Value of this meeting? Competency Focus? Industry guest suggestions?