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Memorandum to Schools 31/2009

27 March 2009

On Demand Professional Development - April/May 2009

The VCAA is conducting a series of morning and afternoon Professional Development training programs in the Metropolitan and Regional centres for schools using or intending to use the On Demand Testing application for the first time this year.

The intended audience includes Assessment and Reporting Coordinators, Curriculum Coordinators, Learning and Teaching Coaches, interested teachers and DEECD Regional staff.

  1. All PD sessions are subject to demand (regional sessions can only proceed if sufficient schools attend).
  2. The training programs have been developed as computer based two and a half hour, “hands-on” introductory sessions and will focus on test setup processes and administration as outlined in the Teacher Training Guide for On Demand Testing available via the following link http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/prep10/aim/ondemand/docodownload.html

      (NOTE: A new version of the Teacher Training Guide will be available early in term two).

  1. As places are limited, a maximum of two places will be allocated to each school.
  2. Allocation to the sessions is on a first come first served basis.
  3. Schools are advised to return the attached Registration Form to Ms Val Dobson, Administrative Support Unit, by fax 9651 4551 or email vcaa.ondemand.support@edumail.vic.gov.au as soon as possible.
  4. There is no provision for reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses or for the funding of staff replacement.

GOVERNMENT ISSUED LAPTOP USERS
For Government issued laptop users who have been unable to generate reports on their laptops please note that there is now a solution.  Pop-ups must be allowed in all possible places where they can be blocked.  This includes:

  1. Internet Explorer,
  2. Symantic Antivirus Software,
  3. Norton Personal Firewall,
  4. Norton Internet Security,
  5. All downloadable toolbars, e.g., Google and Yahoo, etc.

 

CONTACTS

Any queries regarding the contents of this memorandum should be directed to the Administrative Support Unit on 1800 827 721 or 9651 4482.  Please leave a message on our Voice Mail service if we are unable to answer your call immediately.  Alternatively Fax enquiries to 9651 4551 or E-mail to vcaa.ondemand.support@edumail.vic.gov.au

Attachment

On Demand PD Expression of Interest Form (Doc - 75KB)

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