Techtalk t3 2015 by NSW Department of Education

Term 3, 2015

TECHtalk

We l c o m e t o t h e TA S / Te c h n o l o g i e s e-N ew sl ett er The TECHTalk e-Newsletter is designed to support teachers of all TAS/Technology subjects Years 7—12.

Inside this issue TAS Leadership Network Industrial Arts Machine Tools Contract Robocup 2015 Opportunities ESIS and CSIS Webinars Animals in Schools update

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Term 3, 2015

Term 3 is drawing to a close. Major projects are done and marking is underway. Just in time to start the next Year 12 course!!! The TAS Leadership Network has been launched with the leaders coming together for a two day induction in Sydney. There is still plenty of space for teachers to join up so if you know or are someone in need of some mentoring in your TAS learning area, join up using the link on page 3. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank the leaders for coming forward and being so enthusiastic about the project. STEM education continues to be in the news and a national strategy is being developed. If there are good things in STEM happening at your school, let me know so we can share your success in this newsletter. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that SchoolBiz is our main method of communicating information to teachers and schools. Please check it weekly for news and any opportunities for professional learning.

Dan Rytmeister TAS Advisor, Years 7-12

ÂŠ State of New South Wales, Department of Education 2015

Join the TAS Leadership Network Teacher EOI still open! The TAS Leadership Network has been launched with a two-day induction for TAS leaders. In the TAS learning area there are specific knowledge and skill sets required for each of the TAS material/skills backgrounds. The TAS Leadership Network has been established to support Department of Education TAS teachers through mentoring and advice. The project focuses on safety and compliance, programming, assessment and pedagogy specifically related to TAS subjects.

The Teacher EOI is still open. This is a great opportunity for teachers to access support that is specifically related to their TAS learning area.

Teacher participation: Scheduled virtual meetings will be conducted no more than twice per term and ongoing online collaboration will support communication and professional discussion. There is no cost to the school or the teacher for inclusion in this project. Group leaders are all experienced teachers in their TAS subjects and will coordinate and mentor their groups.

How to apply:  discuss with your supervisor

and principal  complete the EOI online.

Teacher EOI https://goo.gl/IYodZI

Industrial Arts Machine Tools contract released Two copies of the Industrial Arts Machine Tools Contract has been sent to every high school in NSW. Safety is a critical aspect of TAS subjects and procedures must be revisited regularly. Please ensure you consult this document before purchasing equipment and follow the procedures provided. Following these procedures will protect both you and your students. “Principals are advised that use of this contract is mandated and is specifically excluded from alternative methods of procurement including the Local Schools, Local Decisions Policy purchasing arrangements. This is to prevent substitution with equipment that does not meet DoE safety requirements and prevent purchases from alternate suppliers. Schools must not purchase any machine tools other than those available on Contract DECAM13-15.” Soft copies of the document are available from the Asset Management Website:

https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/assetmanagement/ safecomp/machine_tools.htm

ROBOCUP RoboCupJunior is a project-oriented educational initiative that sponsors local, regional and international robotic events for young students. It is designed to introduce RoboCup to primary and secondary school students, as well as undergraduates who do not have the resources to get involved in the senior leagues. A number of our public schools participated this year and did very well. Congratulations to all those teachers and students who competed. Two teams from Camden Haven High School took out equal 3rd place in the GENII Soccer and 3rd place in Open rescue. Secondary rescue was won by Crestwood High School and Junee High School came in second place while Moruya High School achieved second in the Open Soccer. Fort Street High School dominated Lightweight Soccer, taking out first, second and third places. Congratulations also goes to the public primary schools Lindfield Public School (second and third Primary Rescue), Mullion Creek Public School and Hamilton South Public School (First and second respectively in Primary Dance). Some of these teams are now fundraising to attend the National competition in Adelaide at the end of September.

ÂŠ State of New South Wales, Department of Education 2015

Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre (MacICT) is a collaboration between the NSW Department of Education and Macquarie University. We have a project-based approach to working with K-12 teachers and their students. MacICT develops comprehensive teacher professional learning and support programs where MacICT staff, academic research partners from Macquarie University and school teachers collaboratively develop projects that utilise the most innovative, emerging technologies to address syllabus outcomes while meeting the individual needs of all K-12 teachers and their students, ensuring that our services remain relevant to all schools and contemporary by nature. MacICT is able to connect and collaborate with educational institutions and industry partners to inform the education community and provide significant research insights into the capacity of Located in NSW,toMacICT services to both government new technologies enhanceprovides teachingstatewide and learning.

and non-government Schools on the role of information and communication technologies in teaching and learning. Term 4 calendar is now available!

Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre (MacICT) is a collaboration between the NSW Click to Term 4 PL Calendar Department of Education andview Macquarie University. We have a project-based approach to working with K-12 teachers and their students. MacICT develops (PDF) comprehensive teacher professional learning and support programs where MacICT staff, academic research partners from Macquarie University and school teachers collaboratively develop projects that utilise the most innovative, emerging technologies to address syllabus outcomes while meeting the individual needs of all K-12 teachers and their students, ensuring that our services remain relevant to all schools and contemporary by nature. MacICT is able to connect and collaborate with educational institutions and industry partners to inform the education community and provide significant research insights into the capacity of new technologies to enhance teaching and learning. Term 4 calendar is now available!

Click to view Term 4 PL Calendar (PDF)

ÂŠ State of New South Wales, Department of Education 2015

ESIS and CSIS Webinars In November 2014, a series of professional learning webinars focusing on ESIS (Equipment Safety in Schools) and CSIS (Chemical Safety in Schools), were presented by Alan Smith and Barry Ledsam from Assets Management. The sessions were recorded on Adobe Connect. Below are the links to the recording. These resources are recommended for professional learning within your faculty and may be particularly useful for early career teachers. Session 1:

ESIS (Equipment Safety in Schools) – using the database, user groups, usage controls, machine controls, instruction, supervision, PPE

Session 2:

CSIS (Chemical safety in Schools) – review 2014, Curriculum Support Documents Volume 2 Section 3.3 Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)

Animals in Schools Updated information on the Animals in schools website.

Updates on sheep and goats Vaccinations: Veterinarians can provide advice on vaccination regimes that are appropriate to the age and class of sheep. The 5 in 1 vaccine is a popular core vaccine used for sheep. The vaccination program for sheep should commence at marking time, a booster given four weeks later and then annually. While the administration of subcutaneous vaccinations are a category 3 activity the exception is for vaccination to prevent Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD). Students must not administer the Gudair vaccine as it is harmful if it is accidentally injected to humans and great care must be taken to ensure the correct administration site on the animal. It must be administered subcutaneously, high on the neck, below the base of the ear. Further information is available at OJD fact sheet and the Gudair vaccine – User safety information The address is: http://nswschoolanimals.com/ There will be redirect placed on the old site so that you will automatically be sent to the new site.

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TAS/Technologies curriculum contact: Dan Rytmeister TAS Advisor Years 7-12 Secondary Education Learning and Leadership Level 3, 1 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, 2010, NSW T: (02) 9266 8514

dan.rytmeister@det.nsw.edu.au If you would like to be added to our TAS/Technology communication network please send me your details. If you do not want to receive future communications please remove me from communication network If you have feedback or suggestions for professional development or future articles please send me an email.

The non-DEC products and events listed in this e-Newsletter are to be used at the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion. The inclusion of product and event information is not an endorsement by the Department.

ÂŠ State of New South Wales, Department of Education 2015