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© State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Communities, 2014
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Welcome to the TAS/Technologies
e -Newslet ter The TECHTalk e-Newsletter is designed to support teachers of all TAS/Technology subjects Years 7—12.
Term 1, 2014
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Inside this issueInside this issue
Contents and Welcome 2
Australian Curriculum: Technologies update 3
Professional Learning 3D Printing 4
Anaphylaxis reminder 5
HSC Showcases and Exhibitions 2014 6
DesignTECH Student Seminars 7
TEA HSC Seminars 8
“Recycled” Resources 9, 10
Questacon Technology Learning Centre 11
Disaster Resilience Toolkit 12
Contact us 13
Welcome back to 2014!
Hope you have had an enjoyable break. This term we will be collaborating with Object: Design Centre
Australia to present an informative series on 3D Printing. Hopefully, this will be the first of several
resources exploring innovative technologies and pedagogies that may assist teachers in implementing
Technology in their classroom.
Don’t forget the DesignTECH exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum and the student seminars that
begin late February. This year the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) has
something special planned for Stage 6 Design and Technology teachers. I’ll bring you more information
about this as it develops, but pencil in Week 1 or 2 of Term 2 for a teacher workshop!
Wish we could tell you more about the Australian Curriculum: Technologies but, at this stage, it is
“business as usual”. Continue using the existing BOSTES syllabuses for all TAS/Technology subjects 7-12
and we will keep you posted of developments as they happen!
Sandra McKee
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Australian Curriculum: Technologies update
Review of the Australian CurriculumReview of the Australian Curriculum
On 29 November 2013 the finalised Australian Curriculum for
Technologies; Civics and Citizenship; Economics and Business; and
Health and Physical Education were submitted for approval. The Minis-
ters ‘noted’ the curriculum but provided no further action. In light of the
review of the Australian Curriculum (see below), ACARA is seeking clarifi-
cation on what is to happen next, particularly in making these
curriculum documents available.
For us in NSW the message is clear—it is “business as usual.”
A Memorandum to Principals as sent to all NSW schools in July 2013 as a
reminder from BOSTES about the implementation of NSW syllabuses in-
corporating the Australian Curriculum (Mathematics, English, Science,
History).
For TAS/Technology subjects, it reminded us to continue using existing syllabuses in all sub-
jects Years 7-12, until otherwise officially advised:
“...schools are required to continue to use existing NSW syllabuses. Any decisions about
adopting the Australian curriculum, developing syllabuses, and planning subsequent
implementation will be made only after thorough consultation with NSW stakeholders.”
“...existing Stage 6 syllabuses will continue to be the curriculum for the Higher School
Certificate.”
The Federal Education Minister, Christopher Pyne, has appointed Dr Kevin Donnelly and
Professor Ken Wiltshire to carry out a review of the Australian Curriculum.
On 10 January ACARA produced a Media Release stating that it welcomed the review of the
Australian Curriculum that Minister Pyne had initiated. The review is expected to be
completed by mid year.
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Professional Learning Opportunities
3D Printing
A three part series exploring 3D printing will run in Term 1, 2014. The series will be
presented in collaboration with Object: Australian Design Centre via Adobe Connect and
will introduce concepts of 3D printing, processes and materials, purchasing advice and
CAD/CAM software requirements. Professional designers and industry experts will discuss
their use of 3D printers and TAS teachers will provide advice about practical classroom
application.
Session 1: What is 3D printing Week 6 Term 1 Tuesday 4th March 2014 3.30 – 4.00pm
Angus Deveson (3D Printing industry expert) Types of printers
Printing process for different applications
Printing materials and media
CAD/CAM – software, file types
3D scanning
Session 2: Meet the designer Real world application
Week 7 Term 1 Tuesday 11th March 2014 3.30 – 4.00pm
Cinnamon Lee - Jewellery designer – interview, PowerPoint, samples of work. Andrew Simpson - product designer and founder of Vert Design - interview, PowerPoint, samples of work.
Session 3: Meet the teacher What can I do with3D printing in my classroom?
Week 8 Term 1 Tuesday 18th March 2014 3.30 – 4.00pm
Ruth Thompson, Head Teacher Technology (Industrial, Engineering and Information) Bossley Park HS, provides insight into the successful imple-mentation of 3D printing projects in the classroom.
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Anaphylaxis reminderAnaphylaxis reminder
As we begin 2014 we need to be sure we are vigilant about putting in place procedures
to ensure the safety of our students. A few things to remember:
Anaphylaxis is a severe and sometimes sudden allergic reaction. It can occur when a
susceptible person is exposed to an allergen (such as a food or an insect sting).
Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an emergency
response.
Become familiar with those students you teach who have been diagnosed as being at
risk of anaphylaxis. Make sure their personalised ASCIA Action Plans are displayed in
an area where they are easily accessible to staff.
Current advice to schools—avoid the use of peanuts, peanut butter or other peanut
products in all curricular or extra-curricular activities. They should also review
curriculum materials to make sure that they do not advocate the use of peanuts,
peanut butter or other peanut products.
All schools now have at least one general use adrenaline auto injector and training
auto injector. Make sure all staff know where they are located and how to use them.
For an individual with asthma who is also at risk of anaphylaxis, the adrenaline auto
injector should be used first, followed by asthma reliever medication, calling an
ambulance, continuing asthma first aid and following the instructions on the
student’s ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis. Early recognition of symptoms and
immediate treatment could save a student’s life.
Symptoms of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis can occur when there is no
history of known allergies. This situation should be treated as an emergency. An
adrenaline auto injector should be administered, an ambulance called and first aid
provided until expert help arrives.
Use the Anaphylaxis webpage to access the Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools,
resources and the most current and accurate information about supporting students
diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis.
Use the online student resource Anaphylaxis: Food Preparation and Sharing to help
students learn about anaphylaxis and severe allergies.
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HSC Showcases and Exhibitions 2014
DesignTECH
DesignTECH is an annual exhibition of
outstanding Major Design Projects from the
2013 HSC Design and Technology cohort.
The exhibition opens at the
Powerhouse Museum from 21 February and
runs until 18 May 2014.
The exhibition is accompanied by student
seminars focusing on the development and
documentation of the Major Design Project.
InTech
InTech is an exhibition of outstanding Major
Projects from 2013 HSC Industrial
Technology students, covering Timber Prod-
ucts and Furniture, Automotive,
Electronics, Graphics, Metal and
Engineering and Multimedia.
Exhibition dates 2014:
Sydney Timber and Working with Wood
Show from 25–27 July 2014 at the Sydney
Showground, Homebush.
Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange
Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March 2014.
Texstyle
Texstyle is the annual exhibition of outstanding
Major Projects from 2013 HSC Textiles and Design.
For more information visit the TEA website
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DesignTECH Student Seminars
The DesignTECH Student Seminar program is designed to
complement the exhibition of outstanding Major Design
Projects and to assist Stage 6 Design and Technology
students in the development and management of their own
project.
There are separate seminars for Preliminary and HSC
students, focussing on specific aspects of the course
applicable to each group.
The seminars present the students with:
inspiration from practising professional designers, and
industry representatives from the design field
insight into managing the MDP from students who have
successfully completed the course
guidance from experienced HSC markers about
developing the MDP and recording evidence in the
design folio.
There are two seminars each day:
Morning seminar
9.00 am - 12.00 noon
Afternoon seminar
12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Year 12 Seminars:
Monday 24 February - Friday 28 February 2014
Year 11 Seminars:
Monday 31 March - Friday 4 April 2014
Cost $31 (including museum entry and student booklet)
Booking information is available on the BOSTES exhibition site.
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Need new Ideas to inspire your students? Do you just need some tips to improve your
teaching?
Come to the
TEA HSC Seminars
All seminars are presented by experienced HSC teachers
in Community and Family Studies, Design and Technology, Textiles and Design,
Hospitality and Food Technology.
(Check the TEA website for accreditation details)
Holiday Inn Parramatta
18-40 Anderson Street, Parramatta
Tuesday February 18th, 2014
5pm-7pm
Cost: $25 for TEA members and $35 for TEA non-members
Contact the TEA at [email protected]
and a Tax Invoice will be emailed to your school.
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“Recycled” Resources“Recycled” Resources
Another excellent resource that you may have used in the past but have forgotten is
Design Café. Design Café consists of a suite of resources designed to support teach-
ing the Stage 4 Technology (Mandatory) and the Stage 5 Food Technology syllabus.
Go to the Design Café site and hover over the image to see the eleven different food
focussed units of learning that make up this rich resource. The units can be accessed
separately or taught in a sequence.
Design essentials
Management matters
Recipe basics
Tinkering with taste
Food safety matters
Presenting food
Contemporary cuisine
Working with food
Healthy bytes
Food matters
Safety first
The Food in Australia digi stories
project was developed as an online
resource for the Food in Australia
focus area in the Food Technology
Years 7–10 syllabus. The project
encouraged students to play an
active role in capturing authentic
stories of real people in their
community and the factors that
have influenced their food habits.
While this resource was designed to sup-
port the teaching of Food Technology, it
contains many useful links with infor-
mation about capturing factual video
footage which could easily be adapted to
different areas of study.
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“Recycled” Resources“Recycled” Resources
Laptop Wraps, originally developed to
support the Digital Education
Revolution, provide a wide range of
practical resources ready to use in the
classroom. The site is divided into KLA
areas. TAS resources cover several
subject areas, suitable for Stages 4, 5
and 6.
If you liked the Laptop Wraps, why not take it one step further with your class and
develop your own! UCreate walks you through the process of making your own laptop
wrap. Originally targeted at teachers as an accredited professional development course,
this resource is easily adaptable for classroom application. Excellent for students who
need scaffolding of a task requiring a communication/presentation component—a new
level for students stuck on PowerPoint presentations!
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Watch this space...Watch this space...
Last year I wrote a review about the new Questacon Technology Learning Centre (QTLC) in the ACT and the
fabulous workshop activities they run for
students. If an excursion to Canberra
seems a little difficult, the latest offering
from QTLC may be for you...
In 2014 QTLC will run a series of 6 week
project based programs. They take 4
schools/groups per project and connect them to a professional engineer/mentor. All groups attend a
video conference event to launch their challenge which runs for 6 weeks .This incorporates a build project
(using readily accessible items) that is related to the professional field of the mentor. QTLC staff support the
project via 2 video conference progress sessions to catch-up and run related activities. A final VC allows
students to present their work back to the mentor.
Last year’s pilot project – Mission Astronautica – was a great success. There will also be 2 more project topics
throughout semester 2. These projects are free, but do require a time commitment from students and
teachers as there are 4-5 hours of video conference over the 6 weeks plus additional time for in-class work
(at the discretion of schools).
The first session is expected to begin 19 May so start planning! Technology (Mandatory) is the target group,
but if the time requirement seems excessive, consider developing an integrated unit of learning with your
Science colleagues—this would align beautifully with Stage 4 Science. Read more about the pilot
program, what students designed and constructed and what was involved here.
QTLC is currently putting together an information package for interested schools. This is sure to book out
quickly, so if you are interested, send me your details and I will pass on to QTLC.
Other QTLC activities...Other QTLC activities...
Don’t forget to check out the range of workshop activities available at QTLC. Go to the website for further
information.
In addition, they run the QTLC video conference workshop program which focuses on different parts of the
innovation process. Pre and post-workshop activities complement all Questacon video conference
workshops. Workshops are 1 hour in duration, cost $150 for up to 30 students and are offered on Mondays
and Fridays, with three workshop sessions each day.
Monday: 9.30 - 10.30 am, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 - 2.30 pm
Friday: 9.30 - 10.30 am, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 - 2.30 pm
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Disaster Resilience ToolkitDisaster Resilience Toolkit
St John Ambulance Australia is pleased to announce
the launch of the St John Disaster Resilience Toolkit.
Developed by the St John Australian Youth Council
and National Cadet Officers Group, and in
consultation with over 120 young members of
St John, the Toolkit has been designed by young
people for young people, but is also suitable for use
by any member of the community including families.
The Toolkit covers a range of important topics
including:
Being Prepared
First Aid
After the Disaster.
This resource differs from many other resources
available in the sector. Not only does the Toolkit
cover preparedness and considerations for
post-disaster, it has a focus on providing basic first aid
information for injuries and illnesses common during
or after an emergency; such as the St John DRSABCD
Action Plan, burns, gastro and pain relief. The Toolkit
is easy to navigate and small enough to fit in a
family’s first aid or disaster kit.
The Toolkit is freely available for download.
(visit www.stjohn.org.au/first-aid-facts)
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TAS/Technologies curriculum contact:
Sandra McKee
TAS Advisor Years 7-12 Secondary Education Directorate Learning and Leadership Portfolio Level 3, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, 2010, NSW T: (02) 9266 8514
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