[Year 12 IT Apps] My apologies

[Mark KELLY]

Hi all, especially Paula and Kevork.

I am really sorry if anyone was upset, insulted or angered by my comments
about the significant change in ITA U4O2.  They were never intended to mock
Paula, VCAA, the authors of the study design or anyone.  While my concerns
about the issue were real and my enquiries were sincere, I realise I did a
spectacularly bad job at explaining my point politely.  While I thought I
was focused on the facts, my comments sound like criticising for the sake
of criticism. I really was not trying to score points or demean Paula or
VCAA. I have no problems with VCAA, and I sincerely respect the wonderful
job Paula does for all of us.

I was mistaken in trying to leaven a very serious issue with humour: it's a
failing of mine that I must address.  In reflection, I can also see how I
am unintentionally guilty of breaching Edulists netiquette. No mockery or
derision was intended in my comments, but as a moderator, I should have
been far more discreet.

I really regret it if anyone was upset by what I said.  I especially wish
to apologise to Kevork if the reputation of his amazing Edulists has been
hurt in any way by my post. He provides one of the most valuable services
to our profession, and any flak should be squarely aimed at me, not at him.

In conclusion, let me say again that I regret my insensitive post and will
be much more careful in future.

Sincerely,

Mark

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