What’s New:
2020 December Professional Learning Program – TAS ED Talks – Inspiring Years 9 to 12 Futures
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent sessions, it was such a valuable experience for all.
A copy of the recordings from each of the sessions will be published on this page when they become available.
2020 Online Professional Learning
Years 9 to 12 Learning is co-ordinating professional learning opportunities for Tasmanian teachers who have Year 11 and 12 classes undertaking TASC and VET accredited courses.
Years 11 and 12 TASC Curriculum Professional Learning
The Office of TASC and Years 9-12 Learning are working collaboratively to consider the impact of the current situation on learning for students undertaking TASC courses in 2020. Support for teachers and students at this time is critical to the successful continuity of learning. More information can be found on the TASC 2020 Course Considerations and 2020 External assessment adjustments webpages.
Additional professional learning is available in the following focus sessions:
- Years 11 and 12 Learning Area sessions provide an opportunity to share experiences, expertise and collaboratively respond to teaching and learning needs in 2020.
Years 11 and 12 VET Curriculum Professional Learning
A VET teacher consultation process was recently undertaken to acknowledge and confirm the risks associated with VET delivery and assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular reference to Term 2, whilst students are Learning from Home. More information can be found on the VET Risk Analysis Summary and Recommendations page.
Additional professional learning is available in the following focus sessions:
- Years 11 and 12 VET Industry Links sessions provide an opportunity to share experiences and expertise around the challenges and opportunities that have emerged over recent months and continue to impact industry areas.
Using Canvas and Office365 to support learning
Outcome:
- Develop understanding and/skills in the use of Canvas and Office365 to support learning.
Access to recordings of past webinars and additional resources is available through the Learning at home page on the Teaching and Learning Centre website.
2021 Schedule – To be advised
The Arts
The Arts – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
English
English – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Languages
Languages – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Mathematics
Mathematics – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Mixed Field
Mixed Field – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Science
Science – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
Technologies
Technologies – Years 11 and 12 Learning Area Sessions
VET Industry Links Sessions
Past sessions
Recordings of the following Vet Industry Links sessions are available through the respective Teams site.
Aged Care and Community Services – Thursday 18 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Studies – Tuesday 16 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Aquaculture and Maritime – Thursday 25 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Automotive – Wednesday 17 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Beauty – Monday 29 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Construction – Monday 15 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Disability – Monday 22 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Early Childhood Education & Care – Thursday 11 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Electrotechnology – Wednesday 24 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Hairdressing – Tuesday 9 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Hospitality – Wednesday 10 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Tourism – Tuesday 23 June 2020 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Online Communities of Practice
Years 9 to 12 Learning has established a number of Microsoft Teams sites for teachers of Years 11 and 12 students. The intention of these Teams sites is to provide a space that will allow you as teachers to collaborate and develop a community of practice across sectors, and share resources and ideas with your peers working in similar learning areas.
The content found on these Teams sites is just a starting point, with content increasingly driven by the teaching community, sharing resources that you find most effective in supporting your students learning from home. The following outlines the Teams sites that have been established.
Full list of Teams sites available:
Teams sites for TASC courses include
- English
- Health and Physical Education
- HASS – Economics and Business
- HASS – Behavioural
- HASS – Civics and Citizenship
- HASS – History and Geography
- Languages
- Maths – Essential, Workplace, Everyday and Preliminary
- Maths – General Maths
- Maths – Specialised and Methods
- Mixed Field
- Science – Natural Sciences
- Science – Physical Sciences
- Technologies – Agriculture
- Technologies – Design
- Technologies – Digital
- Technologies – Foods
- The Arts – Dance
- The Arts – Drama
- The Arts – Media Arts
- The Arts – Music
- The Arts – Visual Arts
Teams sites for VET subjects include
- Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Studies
- Applied Fashion, Retail Services, ICT and Business, Creative Arts
- Automotive and Engineering Pathways
- Community Services and Health
- Construction and Furniture
- Electrotechnology
- Foundation Skills
- Hairdressing and Beauty
- Hospitality / Kitchen Operations
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation, and Defence
- Tourism
Accessing these Teams sites
If you are a DoE teacher, please access join codes and instructions.
If you are a teacher from the Catholic or Independent sector you need to have an email address associated with a Microsoft Office 365 account. If your school email address is already linked with an Office 365 account, please register. If you don’t have an email address linked to an Office 365 account, please create an account first and then register. More help on MS Teams is available at the Microsoft Education Centre.