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What a space to let those creative juices flow!! Students would absolutely love creating and exploring in this software.

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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

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Who doesn't love good competition between mates over a quiz! BEST resource for students in the class. Kahoot! has premade quizzes on SO MANY THINGS, but.... you can create your own to be specific to content or topic.

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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Google blogger is perfect tool for teachers and students. Students could design amazing assessment drafts and final copies for Design. Furthermore, teachers can access the assessment and provide timely feedback/feedforward.

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Blogger.com - Create a unique and beautiful blog easily.

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Publish your passions your way. Whether you'd like to share your knowledge, experiences or the latest news, create a unique and beautiful blog.

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Wow check this resource out, you will not be disappointed! It has already made lessons with curriculum links, content descriptions, general capabilities, learning objects... and the list goes on.. A must for any teacher!

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Curriculum Connect provides free access to curriculum aligned teaching resources, lesson plans and activities, supported by State Library collections.

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Teaching and learning about safety can be a boring tedious thing... BUT lucky for being a teacher in the 21st century!! This website allows students to learn about safety in a fun game way.

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Who disliked boring maths in Highschool.... I did.. But check out this resource... Great way to teach students maths... especially in a hands on subject such as ITD where maths is used as a basic skill in every lesson.

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This software is for design and drafting! AutoCAD can take a simple 2D shape and construct it into a photorealistic design... With your construction obviously.

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CAD Software | Computer Aided Design Software | Autodesk

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CAD software is 2D and 3D computer-aided design software often used by architects, mechanics, inventors, engineers and designers.

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OH MY GOODNESS, this has a plethora of resources from other ITD teachers. The amount of brains in one place is an absolute must to get amongst it. You will not be sorry!

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LISTSERV - ITD Archives - DISCUSSIONS.EQ.EDU.AU

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I was tossing up between putting this here or under the Pedagogy & curriculum... There are links on this website that I use in my workshops when I am teaching students about our environment in the workshop. But nonetheless have a look.

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Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) relates to secondary curriculum delivered across Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary subjects offered in Queensland state schools. Commonly, these subjects incorporate theoretical knowledge with practical application in learning environments that include: computer applications; workshops and practical workspaces; a variety of equipment (both fixed and portable); and a range of materials - typically associated with wood, metal, plastics and their related products and accessories.

Departmental procedures and guidelines

Resources

Legislation and other links

What is the ITD Discussion List?

The Managing Industrial Technology and Design activities in secondary schools - Discussion List has been established to provide a forum to discuss ITD issues. It can be used to share ideas, raise problems, debate issues and seek advice on ITD activities via direct emails to subscribed members.

The ITD Discussion List is administered by the Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Unit within the department.

Discussion on the list is informal in its tone; however, communication must remain appropriate, respectful and supportive.

Advertising on the list is not appropriate. Companies who have 'mistakenly' joined the list with the intention of broadcasting advertisements will have their subscription terminated.

How to join the ITD Discussion List

To Join the ITD discussion list select 'Subscribe or Unsubscribe' from the Options menu on the right-hand side, enter your name and email details and submit.

You will receive an email to acknowledge your subscription and information regarding protocols for the use of the list.

*Please note that you can unsubscribe from this Discussion List at any time. Just use the same link above to unsubscribe.

Access archive messages from the ITD Discussion List

All information posted to the discussion list is archived which allows subscribers to view past messages and responses. As many commonly asked questions have already been discussed please use the 'Search Archives' menu option to see if your question has already been answered.

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industrial technology and design manual arts; itd; managing health and safety; organisational safety and wellbeing unit;

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Industrial technology and design (manual arts)

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Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) relates to secondary curriculum delivered across Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary subjects offered in Queensland state schools. Commonly, these subjects incorporate theoretical knowledge with practical application in learning environments that include: computer applications; workshops and practical workspaces; a variety of equipment (both fixed and portable); and a range of materials - typically associated with wood, metal, plastics and their related products and accessories.

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​Mikaella Mallet is an Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) teacher at Mackay North State High School who is challenging stereotypes for teachers in her field by inspiring students and proving that anybody can teach ITD.

In a teaching discipline that is dominated by men, Mikaella graduated in 2018 as the only woman in her class with ITD as her teaching discipline major and believes people are missing out on pursuing an amazing career path in ITD.

'I don't think people know they can teach ITD because they believe they require a trade to be able to get into the course. Women I've come across in the workplace didn't know it was a subject they could have taken at university,' Mikaella said.

Mikaella's motivation to teach

Mikaella comes from a family of teachers and had not considered following in their footsteps until she observed her father engage and inspire his students in the wonder of learning and she was hooked.

'I didn't enjoy high school when I was younger and I didn't engage with too many of my classes. After seeing my father inspire his students, I knew I wanted to help other students understand they can enjoy their learning experience by engaging with what they are learning,' Mikaella said.

'If I can get one student to find inspiration in what I'm saying and end up finding a job that they can go into and enjoy, then that's all I want.'

Challenges of teaching ITD

When Mikaella first started her teaching career, she noticed that people were often surprised when she revealed she was an ITD teacher that enjoyed wearing a dress to work.

'There is maybe a perception that women can't teach ITD... and I was able to prove them wrong by showing them what I can do in the classroom,' Mikaella said.

'We have had teachers come across from a science background who don't know anything about ITD, but our school has provided them with support to gain the knowledge and skills they need to teach ITD.

'If you can find a school that supports you, then you don't need to have that initial knowledge of the subject because they will give you the resources you need and the rest will come with practice and a positive attitude.'

Perks of the trade

Before she graduated, Mikaella had already received employment offers from schools around the state and believes other women would also be spoilt for choice if they decided to become an ITD teacher.

Mikaella encourages everyone to consider ITD if they have the slightest interest and she leaves us with her final words of wisdom to anyone considering it as a career path.

'They say don't judge a book by its cover, but my advice is don't be scared to try something new, otherwise you may not find something you love to do,' Mikaella said.

The demand for industrial design and technology teachers is high across the state and will continue to be in the coming years. Find out more about high priority teaching locations throughout the state and priority teaching disciplines to increase your chances of gaining a teaching position.

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Breaking the mould of an Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) teacher

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​Mikaella Mallet is an Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) teacher at Mackay North State High School who is challenging stereotypes for teachers in her field by inspiring students and proving that anybody can teach ITD.

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I don't know about anybody else but I love YouTube, the amount of awesome videos you can find on here that can teach you (as the teacher already) just about anything is AMAZING!!! High five for digital technology that we can embed this into our lessons to assist us with our teaching!

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Funny quick clip about basic safety in the Timber workshop

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Basic PPE for welding

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Welding Safety Tips and Precautions You Need to Know

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Scootle is supported by the State and Territory Governments. It offers resources for different content descriptions for v8.4 and the new v9 of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.

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Australian Curriculum V8 - Design and Technologies

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Twinkl has some activities you can use in any subject.

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Primary Resources | EYLF F-2 Year 3-10 | Twinkl Teacher-made

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Check out our interactive series of lesson plans, worksheets, PowerPoints and assessment tools today! All teacher-made, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

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View - Queensland Legislation - Queensland Government

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This legislation is in place to protect everyone in the workplace. This is especially important in workshops.

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View - Queensland Legislation - Queensland Government

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Australian Curriculum - Design and Technologies

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Australian Curriculum - Design and Technologies

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The Australian Curriculum has set out level descriptions, achievement standards, and content descriptions for each year level, starting from Foundation through to year 10.

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F-10 Curriculum | V9 Australian Curriculum

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3 dimensions set out by the Australian Curriculum

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3 dimensions set out by the Australian Curriculum

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The three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum

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The newest version of the Australian Curriculum (v9.) sets out aspirations for what students should know and be able to do in each learning area. It supports improvement in Australia's educational performance through 7 General Capabilities and 3 Cross-Curriculum Priorities.

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Three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum

The Australian Curriculum is 3-dimensional; it includes learning areas, general capabilities, and cross-curriculum priorities. Together, the 3 dimensions set out essential knowledge, understanding and skills all young Australians need so they will be able to learn, contribute and shape their world now and in the future.

Download and print out our 3 dimensions Australian Curriculum infographic.

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Why we have an Australian Curriculum; the 3 dimensions of the Australian Curriculum; planning, teaching and assessing the curriculum; and implementing the curriculum.

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Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians

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Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians

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Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership

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Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership

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As future Graduate Teachers this resource is very much a Bible. The Seven Standards are set out to provide the teacher, at any stage of their career, with a framework to recognise their current and developing capabilities, professional aspirations, and achievements.

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Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

If you are studying teaching, supervising pre-service teachers, or involved in initial teacher education programs, you will be using the Graduate descriptors. All initial teacher education programs, and students graduating from these, must meet the descriptors at this first career stage.

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If you are studying teaching, supervising pre-service teachers, or involved in initial teacher education programs, you will be using the Graduate descriptors. All initial teacher education programs, and students graduating from these, must meet the descriptors at this first career stage.