I've kicked off http://vetinfotech.ning.com for my year 12 VET Information Technology class. Basically I am scaffolding this years coaching for the new exam out of there. I have 9 kids. It will use a PBL approach, so there will be a scaffold over the next term in which I am developing individual learning plans for each student to focus on their weakest areas. But as a group, we will cover all topics with comprehensive tips and notes.
This a rather than each kid having to try and study alone and prepare individual notes. They can share and co-operate as a study group. My focus will NOT be on content - it is the application of exam strategy and literacy so that when the sit the exam they are able to predict and scaffold answers. I am assuming all VET teachers have covered core content - so at best we will be high lighting - in my notes - the outlines and key concepts that are covered in the exam questions. Students will range from band 2/3 to 6 in my class - so I will be asking students to develop notes for 'content' themselves. All my kids have existing blogs, so they have already linked those.
If you have an IT VET course in your school, then please highlight the study group. I am not asking for teacher involvement - but if I have a larger study group, then it will feed itself and students will be able to form more networked learning. Any questions please let me know. Its not a walled garden!
started by dean groom on 24 Jul 08
This a rather than each kid having to try and study alone and prepare individual notes. They can share and co-operate as a study group. My focus will NOT be on content - it is the application of exam strategy and literacy so that when the sit the exam they are able to predict and scaffold answers. I am assuming all VET teachers have covered core content - so at best we will be high lighting - in my notes - the outlines and key concepts that are covered in the exam questions. Students will range from band 2/3 to 6 in my class - so I will be asking students to develop notes for 'content' themselves. All my kids have existing blogs, so they have already linked those.
If you have an IT VET course in your school, then please highlight the study group. I am not asking for teacher involvement - but if I have a larger study group, then it will feed itself and students will be able to form more networked learning. Any questions please let me know. Its not a walled garden!
Dean Groom