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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>VITTA strikes again. (Excuse the sarcasm.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>8.30am start! I live in country Vic – that means a 6am
start for me, bearing in mind Melb peak hour. A 9.30 start would mean a 7.30-7.45
start for me – I am at least a chance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Check the posts on this board for the past 12 months about
meeting the needs of country based teachers. When will it start? </span><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D'>L</span><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Lots of talk, bugger all action. And to start this important PD
at 8.30am is bordering on a joke.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Geoff Hutchison,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>IT Manager/Coordinator,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>McGuire College,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Shepparton, Vic</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
itapps-bounces@edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces@edulists.com.au] <b>On
Behalf Of </b>Lisa Chadderton<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 17 February 2009 2:03 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List; Year 12 Software Development
Teachers' Mailing List; yr11it@edulists.com.au; Vet Information Technology
Teachers' Mailing List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Year 12 IT Apps] VITTA VCE & VET IT Day - Sessions filling
fast<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<br>
<br>
Just a final reminder to register for the VCE & VET IT Day this Friday Feb
20. There are still places available so make sure you <a
href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents">register online today</a> to
avoid disappointment. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>VCE & VET IT Day ~
Refresh, Review, Renew</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Friday
20 February 2009 | 8:30am – 3:00pm<br>
The University of Melbourne, ICT Building, 111 Barry St Carlton<br>
VITTA Members: $240 | Non-Members: $300</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>VITTA is offering an
outcomes based Professional Learning day to assist teachers to implement the
following studies:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Information
Technology Units 1 & 2</span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Information
Technology Applications Units 3 & 4</span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Software
Development Units 3 & 4</span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>VET
Information Technology Certificate II and III</span><o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Concurrent sessions allow
you to choose the areas of study you wish to focus on while plenary sessions
give you the opportunity to get your VCE or VET IT essentials from Paula
Christophersen and Daryl Sutton from VCAA. Question time is encouraged. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All presenters are
experienced in the development, assessment and management of the VCE IT and
VET IT studies.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This not-to-be missed event
will suit both teachers new to VCE and VET IT and experienced IT teachers
needing to refresh their approach or who wish to incorporate new skills into
the planning and delivery of the IT study design for students. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Places for this event are
strictly limited. Register online today at <a
href="http://www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents" target="_blank">www.vitta.org.au/trainingevents</a>
to secure your place or <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/documents/item/150"
target="_blank">download a VCE & VET IT Day brochure (1MB)</a> for more
information. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b>VITTA Contact Details</b><br>
<b>Ph:</b> 9495 6836 | <b>Fax:</b> 9495 6834 | <b>Em:</b> <a
href="mailto:pd@vitta.org.au" target="_blank">pd@vitta.org.au</a> | <b>Web:</b>
<a href="http://www.vitta.org.au/" target="_blank">www.vitta.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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Lisa Chadderton <br>
Senior Project Officer <br>
VITTA<br>
P: +61 3 9495 6836 <br>
F: +61 3 9495 6834 <br>
M: 0402522596 <br>
E: <a href="mailto:lisa@vitta.org.au" target="_blank">lisa@vitta.org.au</a> <br>
W: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au" target="_blank">www.vitta.org.au</a> <br>
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St <br>
PO Box 1099 <br>
Collingwood VIC 3066<o:p></o:p></p>
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-- <br>
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Lisa Chadderton <br>
Senior Project Officer <br>
VITTA<br>
P: +61 3 9495 6836 <br>
F: +61 3 9495 6834 <br>
M: 0402522596 <br>
E: <a href="mailto:lisa@vitta.org.au">lisa@vitta.org.au</a> <br>
W: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au">www.vitta.org.au</a> <br>
Suite 209, 134-136 Cambridge St <br>
PO Box 1099 <br>
Collingwood VIC 3066<br>
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