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The TECHTalk e-Newsletter is designed to support
teachers of Science and Technology K— 6 and
all Technology (TAS) subjects 7 — 12.
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Inside this issueInside this issue
TERConference 2012 2
Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools 2012 3
Anaphylaxis: Food preparation and sharing student resource 3
NSW syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Science and Technology K-6 4
Australian Curriculum ongoing development 4
Draft Australian Curriculum: Technologies 5
HSC showcases and exhibitions 2013 6
Coming events 7
Resources 8
Educational opportunities 9
Contact us 10
TERConference 2012
What constitutes good learning in Technology education? was the conference theme for the Technology Educa-
tion Research Conference hosted by the Griffith Institute for Educational research which was combined with the
Queensland Industrial Technology and Design Teachers Association and the National Design and Technology
Teachers Association conferences.
There were some outstanding, thought-provoking presentations on a range of topics including the sharing of
trends and practices in Europe, Kenya, New Zealand and Finland, as well as Japan, Korea and the United States.
Presenters revealed their innovative projects including Skylap, Helicar and Engineering education through gam-
ing. Inspirational keynote speakers included Associate Professor P. John
Williams, Waikato University, Professor Stephanie Atkinson, University
of Sunderland and Professor Mark Sanders, Virginia Tech University all
making meaningful contributions on what constitutes good leaning in
Technology education.
Venue was the Crowne Plaza, Surfer’s Paradise, 5-8 December 2012,
and overall it was a very well-organised event It was wonderful to have
the opportunity to network with people across Australia and beyond
and be inspired by valuable, stimulating presentations. Will definitely look out for the next conference in 2014.
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Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools 2012
On 30 November 2012 the Department released new Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools.
Anaphylaxis is a severe and sometimes sudden allergic
reaction. It can occur when a susceptible person is ex-
posed to an allergen (such as a food or an insect sting).
Reactions usually begin within minutes of exposure and
can progress rapidly over a period of up to two hours or
more. Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and
always requires an emergency response. Medical advice
suggests that the incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing.
The Procedures can be accessed from the Anaphylaxis
page on the Public Schools website. All teachers are en-
couraged to visit this site to find essential information
about new mandatory anaphylaxis training and to ac-
cess a range of resources.
Anaphylaxis: Food preparation and sharing
A student resource
The student resource Anaphylaxis: Food preparation and sharing is now available. This online learning re-
source, targets Year 7 – 10 students who engage in subjects with a food preparation and/or food sharing
component. It consists of factual information, scenarios, questions and activities exploring allergies and ana-
phylaxis as well as issues surrounding food sharing. It has been developed by the Department to:
raise student awareness of food allergies and recognition of ana-
phylaxis as a potentially life threatening condition
increase student knowledge of the signs and symptoms of an
anaphylactic reaction
ensure students know how to respond if an anaphylactic reac-
tion is suspected
raise student awareness of issues surrounding food sharing and
the implications for students diagnosed as at risk of anaphylaxis.
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NSW syllabuses for the Australian Curriculum
Science and Technology K-6
2013 will be a year of familiarisation and planning in prep-
aration for the implementation of the new syllabuses
from 2014.
The Department has developed a NSW syllabuses for the
Australian curriculum website to support schools by
providing accurate and up to date advice. A timeline sets
out the staggered implementation schedule.
Professional Learning is supported by a suite of new
courses that can be conducted at whole school, Stage or
year levels. New resources specifically designed to clarify
new or challenging content areas of the new syllabuses
can be found here and will be added to throughout 2013.
Science and Technology is due to be implemented in 2015, though optional implementation may take
place in 2014. Take care when buying resources—those developed for the Australian Curriculum may
not support all outcomes of the NSW Science and Technology syllabus.
The Australian Curriculum - Ongoing Development
ACARA continues to develop the Australian Curriculum. A comparative timeline shows progression
through the stages of shaping, writing and implementation.
A memorandum to principals was issued on 31 July 2012 as an update on the implementation of the
Australian Curriculum in NSW.
Teachers of subjects still under development (previously called Phases 2 and 3 - Geography, Languages,
the Arts, Health and Physical Education and Technologies) were reminded that all schools are required
to implement current approved NSW Syllabuses until otherwise advised by the Board of Studies NSW.
The Board of Studies will follow its regular cycle of curriculum evaluation and review which will identify
priorities for curriculum renewal. When a current syllabus or learning area is identified for renewal the
Board of Studies will take the opportunity to incorporate Australian Curriculum content.
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Draft Australian Curriculum: Technologies
The draft Australian Curriculum: Technologies is scheduled to be released for national consultation in
mid-February. It will be available for viewing online or downloading from the Australian Curriculum
consultation website.
ACARA will conduct a consultation
survey that will run until mid-May.
The NSW Department of Educa-
tion and Communities will conduct its own consultation with teachers . This will be done through a se-
ries of videoconferences and focus groups. In addition, a PowerPoint presentation outlining the main
features of the draft Technologies curriculum will be available. Information on dates and how to access
consultation will be posted on the Technology and SciTech sections of the Curriculum Support website.
The Board of Studies NSW will also conduct consultation on the draft
Technologies curriculum. Information on how to access their survey
will become available on their website.
Consultation will provide you as technology educators, the opportuni-
ty to have your say on the scope and direction of the national curricu-
lum. The draft curriculum involves significant changes to current NSW
practice and while it will not be directly adopted for use, it will ulti-
mately impact on future syllabus development in NSW. You are
strongly encouraged to become involved in the consultation process
and to ensure that we express our opinions and concerns during this
process.
Further information about the Australian Curriculum: Technologies
including a timeline of the writing and implementation schedule, can
be found on the ACARA website.
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DesignTECH
DesignTECH is an annual
exhibition of outstand-
ing Major Design Pro-
jects from the 2012 HSC
Design and Technology
cohort. It opens at the
Powerhouse Museum
on 15 February 2013.
The exhibition is accom-
panied by student semi-
nars focusing on the
development and docu-
mentation of the Major
Design Project. A Regional tour of the MDPs will take place
in 2013.
InTech
InTech is an
exhibition of
outstanding
Major projects
from 2012 HSC
Industrial Tech-
nology stu-
dents. The exhi-
bition will be held at the Sydney Timber and Work-
ing with Wood Show from 26 –28 July 2013 at the
Sydney Showground, Homebush. All focus areas of
Industrial Technology are represented in the exhi-
bition: Timber Products and Furniture, Automo-
tive, Electronics, Graphics, Metal and Engineering
and Multimedia.
Texstyle
Texstyle is the annual exhibition of outstanding Major Projects from 2012 HSC Textiles
and Design. This year it will be held at
The Stitches and Craft Shows:
Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 7 – 10 March
Brisbane Convention Centre 21 – 24 March
Newcastle 15 – 18 August
And the Craft and Quilt Fair:
Darling Harbour, Sydney 12 – 16 June
Canberra 15 – 18 August
For more information visit the TEA website
HSC Showcases and Exhibitions 2013
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Metal & Wood Show Metal & Wood Show
When: 7 – 10 March, Thursday – Sunday 2013 Where: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney
Time: 10am – 4:30pm each day
The Stitches & The Stitches &
Craft ShowCraft Show
Incorporating TexstyleIncorporating Texstyle
When: 7 – 10 March, Thursday – Sunday 2013 Where: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney
Time: 10am – 4:30pm each day
HSC Textile Project Student Seminars: Focus on Manufacturing
9.30am, 11.00am and 1.00pm
Thursday March 7 & Friday March 8
Suitable for Years 11 and 12, with limited seats so organise your
trip and book tickets now.
Teacher Seminar (MTP focus) 9.30am, Saturday March 9 only
Limited places. Bookings essential!
Coming EventsComing Events
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Object on iTunes U Object: Australian Centre for Design on iTunes U
gives everyone with an interest in design from any-
where in the world access to a range of rich content
from Education Kits and Audio Design Museum
tours to Living Treasures and Exhibition videos with
one touch.
New schools program 2013 Powerhouse museum have released their 2013 education program for primary and secondary schools. Curriculum linked and interactive, students have the opportunity to explore a range of learning experiences from guided tours and science and technology shows to workshops and demon-strations. Download their: 2013 program 2013 booking form Risk assessment table
Resources Resources
Try EngineeringTry Engineering -- an extensive range of Lesson Plans adapta-an extensive range of Lesson Plans adapta-
ble to Engineering Studies, Design and Technology, Technology ble to Engineering Studies, Design and Technology, Technology (Mandatory) and Science and Technology. Lesson Plans targeted (Mandatory) and Science and Technology. Lesson Plans targeted at different levels from Stage 3 through to Stage 6. The site is at different levels from Stage 3 through to Stage 6. The site is aimed at exciting students about careers in engineering using a aimed at exciting students about careers in engineering using a multidisciplinary approach based on problem solving, design chal-multidisciplinary approach based on problem solving, design chal-lenges and practical handslenges and practical hands--on activities. Worth a look!on activities. Worth a look!
Stephens Plastic Stephens Plastic MouldingsMouldings —— a UK site with an excellent a UK site with an excellent
educational educational section on injection section on injection mouldingmoulding, types and , types and sources of plastic materials, how plastics sources of plastic materials, how plastics are formed and much more.are formed and much more.
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Seafood Industry Partnerships in Schools Seafood Industry Partnerships in Schools
SIPSSIPS offers Australian school students an ‘up close and personal’ look offers Australian school students an ‘up close and personal’ look at life in the seafood industry, while giving those who work in the in-at life in the seafood industry, while giving those who work in the in-dustry the opportunity to share their knowledge and passion with the dustry the opportunity to share their knowledge and passion with the next generation.next generation.
Schools are partnered with a seafood industry worker, such as a com-Schools are partnered with a seafood industry worker, such as a com-mercial fisherman or an oyster farmer. Partnerships can be tailored mercial fisherman or an oyster farmer. Partnerships can be tailored to suit different needs and interests, and may to suit different needs and interests, and may include classroom visits, excursions (e.g. to a include classroom visits, excursions (e.g. to a
wharf, aquaculture facility, seafood processing facility or seafood busi-wharf, aquaculture facility, seafood processing facility or seafood busi-ness) and ongoing contact between partners.ness) and ongoing contact between partners.
For For more infomore info contact NSW SIPS Project Officercontact NSW SIPS Project Officer [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 02 9660 2262/ Mob: 0401 997 702Ph: 02 9660 2262/ Mob: 0401 997 702
Suitable for all Stages of Primary and Stage 5 and 6 Food Technology.Suitable for all Stages of Primary and Stage 5 and 6 Food Technology.
Ausgrid Stage 3 Electricity ResourcesAusgrid Stage 3 Electricity Resources
Ausgrid has developed a series of Ausgrid has developed a series of SMART Notebook lessonsSMART Notebook lessons featuring em-featuring em-
bedded interactive class activities, videos and teachers notes to compliment bedded interactive class activities, videos and teachers notes to compliment
their their Electricity and Safety UnitElectricity and Safety Unit for Stage 3 students. The lessons are aligned for Stage 3 students. The lessons are aligned
to the current NSW Board of Studies PDHPE, Science & Technology and Eng-to the current NSW Board of Studies PDHPE, Science & Technology and Eng-
lish syllabuses and are being updated to support the new Science and Tech-lish syllabuses and are being updated to support the new Science and Tech-
nology syllabus due for implementation in 2014.nology syllabus due for implementation in 2014.
Primary schools located in the Ausgrid network distri-Primary schools located in the Ausgrid network distri-
bution area (Sydney, Central Coast and the Hunter) bution area (Sydney, Central Coast and the Hunter)
can can request an electrical resource kitrequest an electrical resource kit to assist in the to assist in the
implementation of the Unit in classrooms. The re-implementation of the Unit in classrooms. The re-
source kit contains a circuit board as well as other key mate-source kit contains a circuit board as well as other key mate-
rials to undertake experiments.rials to undertake experiments.
Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities
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Technologies/TAS and Science and Technology curriculum
contacts:
Tanya Coli
Science and Technology Advisor T: (02) 9886 7652 [email protected]
Sandra McKee
Senior Curriculum Support Officer, Technologies K-12 T: (02) 9886 7163
Lyndall Foster
Group Leader Science, Technology and The Arts T: (02) 9886 7140
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