From pd at vitta.org.au  Wed Nov  3 12:46:33 2010
From: pd at vitta.org.au (VITTA Professional Development)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 12:46:33 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [edugames] Register now for the VITTA Conference for a chance to
	win!
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Hi All, 

This years VITTA Conference Engaging Generation Now ~ Learning and Teaching in the digital age is shaping up to be the best ever. The range and diversity of sessions is vast, and lights up the spectrum of digital learning for Generation NOW. There really is something for everyone, Primary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, School leaders and technicians. 

Registering early for the Conference is a great advantage for attendees. Workshops are filling fast so by registering now you get more chance of receiving your first preference and don't forget the registration prizes. By registering early you have a chance to win great prizes such as : an iPad, Hoyts Movie Vouchers, a Flip Camera, an iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock or Comp Now Gift Vouchers. 

VITTA Conference Engaging Generation Now ~ Learning and Teaching in the digital age 
Caulfield Racecourse, Monday 29th November & Tuesday 30th November. See you there! 

For more information and registration go to http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo and register now. Apologies for the cross-postings. 

cheers, 
Jo 
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From pd at vitta.org.au  Thu Nov  4 10:43:51 2010
From: pd at vitta.org.au (VITTA Professional Development)
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:43:51 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [edugames] Fantastic Keynotes at the VITTA Conference and FREE Bus
	Tour
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Hi All, 

Just letting you know about the fabulous keynote speakers at the VITTA Conference on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th November. On the Monday we have Larry Nelson who focuses on helping to fulfill the promise of technology in Primary/Secondary education. He leads Microsoft's Worldwide Primary/Secondary Education strategy within its Public Sector Business unit. Nelson also served as acting Executive Director of the Global Education & Learning Community (GELC, which is now known as Curriki) a community of educators, learners and committed education experts who are working together to create quality materials that will benefit teachers and students around the world. Curriki is an online environment created to support the development and free distribution of world-class educational materials to anyone who needs them. 

On Tuesday we have Tim Costello who is speaking about Leadership in a Global Village. Tim Costello is recognised as one of Australia?s leading voices on social justice issues, having spearheaded public debates on gambling, urban poverty, homelessness, reconciliation and substance abuse. Since February 2004, as Chief Executive of World Vision Australia, Tim has also been instrumental in ensuring that the issues surrounding global poverty are placed on the national agenda. His keynote on Leadership is part of the Leadership strand that is also happening throughout Tuesday program. 

There are also afternoon keynotes happening with Craig Welsh from Animal Logic on Monday and Adam Brice on Tuesday. 

Craig is the Lighting and Effect Supervisor for Animal Logic. He has been working in the field of visual effects for over 15 years. He joined Animal Logic as a Senior Lighter in 2003 and is now the company?s Lighting & Effects Supervisor, driving the final look of commercials, visual effects projects and animated features for the company. 

Adam is an Assistant Principal at Ringwood North PS in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He has developed a number of engaging programs that provide students with real life learning opportunities, while improving results and positively impacting upon the school community. He has established a wide range of projects, from the iSchool.net.au podcast site through to ''Movie Magic', a program that won the Victorian Department of Education's Excellence Award for Most Innovative Curriculum in 2006. 

More info about the Conference on http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo/ 

FREE Bus Tour on Wednesday December 1 
An opportunity for our metropolitan and regional colleagues to participate in an ICT Bus Tour event with a networking lunch and a chance to get a behind the scenes look at many aspects of ICT in our society. 

This is a full day FREE event with a sponsored lunch and refreshments. This professional learning provides an insight into the exciting ways in which ICT is shaping our contemporary world and is relevant for primary and secondary teachers. Venues are ICT @ NEC - The Different Facets of IT, Mulgrave, Innovations @ Melbourne Uni, Parkville and Technology in Sports, at the Sport Museum. 

Registration for this event is essential on http://www.vitta.org.au/conference2010/ and choose the option under Conference extras. This event is proudly sponsored by the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD). 
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From pd at vitta.org.au  Wed Nov 10 16:43:06 2010
From: pd at vitta.org.au (VITTA Professional Development)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:43:06 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [edugames] Fabulous networking opportunity at the VITTA Conference
	Dinner
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"The Conference dinner on the Tuesday evening was fabulous." Feedback from the 2009 VITTA Conference 

The VITTA Conference dinner has grown from strength to strength. The dinner provides an opportunity for exhibitors, presenters and educators to network in an informal setting. The night is also significant as the VITTA community have the chance to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions by our teachers to student learning. Held in the spectacular the Grandstand level, overlooking the Racecourse this is the perfect location to enjoy canapes, a three-course meal and entertainment with colleagues and friends. 

Book your ticket to the Conference Dinner when you register for the conference at www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo, or if you would like to book a table of 8, contact the VITTA office on 03 9495 6836. Tickets are only $99 per person including GST. 

http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo/conference-dinner-2/conference-dinner/ 

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From pd at vitta.org.au  Fri Nov 12 14:41:16 2010
From: pd at vitta.org.au (VITTA Professional Development)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:41:16 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [edugames] Any bloggers out there?
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Hi All, 
Just reminding you all of the VITTA Learning blog on Global Teacher. The latest post is about Diigo, one of my favourite collaboration and learning tools to help us as teachers be the life long learners we need to be. I am sure the VITTA Learning Diigo group will be full of great resources and links as a result of the fantastic conference that is coming up. Have a read and see what you think. Leave a comment if you like as well. 

Another thing I wanted to ask you all is if any of you have a blog that you would like to have linked on the VITTA Learning blog. There are a few there already but I know there are many more out there that we should link to to share the knowledge and insights that make the Edulists the great community that they are. Please let me know either by reply to this message or an email to jo at vitta.org.au or a comment on the blog http://vitta.globalteacher.org.au/ 

Hope to see as many of you as possible at the vibrant VITTA Annual Conference and Expo coming up in a few weeks (29th and 30th November) 
Thanks in advance, 
Jo 
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From pd at vitta.org.au  Tue Nov 16 13:59:16 2010
From: pd at vitta.org.au (VITTA Professional Development)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:59:16 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [edugames] Experience innovative education on the FREE VITTA
 Conference ICT Bus Tour
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Wednesday December 1 - ICT Bus Tour 

REGISTER FOR FREE 
(You need to register through the Conference Registration website on http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo/registration-2 ) 

Places are filling fast but there are still some seats available. 
One of our stops on the Bus Tour is to be at The National Sports Museum , located at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is home to Australia's finest collection of sporting heritage. We will explore selected parts of the museum and see how the latest state-of-the-art technology is used to make seamless museum visitation experiences: Highlights will include the triple projector Tribal Wars, the James Hird and Shane Warne hologram experiences, directional sound projection and touch screen technology. Learn about the use of unseen technologies, the art of problem solving in creating one-off products for museums and how this leads to invention and innovation. Experience the interactive bodies-in zone where technology and play equipment combine to give some excellent sporting experiences in football, netball, soccer, cricket, archery, cycling and the use of a reaction timer. This is just a sample of what is to be experienced on the ICT Bus Tour. 

This is a full day FREE event with an intended sponsored lunch and refreshments . This professional learning provides an insight into the exciting ways in which ICT is shaping our contemporary world and is relevant for primary and secondary teachers. Contact the VITTA office on 9495 6836 if you have any questions about this wonderful event. 

Registration for this event is essential. This event is proudly sponsored by the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD). 

This program is to be confirmed: 

    ? Start Tour - Flinders Street Station 
    ? ICT @ NEC - The Different Facets of IT, Mulgrave 
    ? Swinburne University - Supercomputing and Astrophysics 
    ? Networking Lunch 
    ? Innovations @ Melbourne Uni, Parkville 
    ? Technology in Sports, Sport Museum 
    ? Conclude tour: Federation Square 



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