From pd at vitta.org.au  Tue Sep  7 13:49:37 2010
From: pd at vitta.org.au (VITTA Professional Development)
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:49:37 +1000 (EST)
Subject: [edugames] Mobile technologies in the classroom - on tomorrow!
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Dear All, 
Just letting you know about another quality VITTA Professional Learning event. 




Mobile Technologies in the Classroom - a stand alone module of the Certificate of Emerging Technologies is on next Wednesday 8th September at 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm . 

>From the Abstract: 
"How can netbooks, consoles, iPads, iPod Touches and iPhones help learning? What are some of the issues involved in mobile learning in the classroom? Is technology a fundamental requirement for teaching and learning, or an optional add-on? These are the questions that will be answered in this session together with theoretical and practical hands-on applications and discussion of related readings. This VITTA created module is part of the Certificate in Emerging Technologies or can be undertaken as a stand-alone unit." 

Presenter: Phil Callil of Xavier College, Faculty Head of IT at Xavier College and Vice President of the Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association. He is based in one of the middle schools of Xavier College, where he is heavily involved in the integration of ICT across the curriculum through innovation and eLearning. Originally trained as a primary teacher, Phil has taught Year 10 Multimedia and middle primary Science, English, Mathematics and Japanese. 




Date : Wednesday 8th September 

Time : 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm 

Venue : Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill,South Yarra, Melway Map Ref: 2L J 3 

Parking : Enter from Alexander Avenue and park in the circular drive. Enter via main door to Reception 




For more information and to book go to: http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/mobile-technologies-in-the-classroom-part-4-of-the-certificate-of-emerging-technologies-2 

The venue is the Library at Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra, Vic. 
There is plenty of parking in the circular drive off Alexandra Avenue. Please come to Reception through the main door and you will be met there. There are computers available at the venue as well as access to the internet. 

Looking forward to seeing you there. 
Jo 
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From n.bradshaw at cccc.vic.edu.au  Thu Sep  9 15:16:16 2010
From: n.bradshaw at cccc.vic.edu.au (Nathanial Bradshaw)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 05:16:16 +0000
Subject: [edugames] The YAGAs
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Dear colleagues,

During ICT Week, VITTA launched the Young Australasian Games Awards. There are categories for primary, secondary and teachers with no restrictions on languages used during development.

This years theme is Neighbourhood Watch - building a safer community. Prizes include an Xbox and an iPhone.

Submissions are due November the 4th.

This link is to a briefing sheet on the YAGAs: http://www.yaga.vitta.org.au/images/YAGAsInformation.pdf which includes detailed sub-themes from Neighbourhood Watch.

View the YAGA Information Sheet<http://www.yaga.vitta.org.au/images/YAGAsInformation.pdf>
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http://www.yaga.vitta.org.au/

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Regards,


Nathaniel Bradshaw
Discipline Area Coordinator of Information Technology
Committee Member of The Victorian IT Teachers Association
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