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Protocols for engaging First Nations Australians

When planning teaching activities involving engagement with First Nations Australians, teachers should follow protocols that describe principles, procedures and behaviours for recognising and respecting First Nations Australians and their intellectual property. Teachers should use approved resources such as those that may be provided by their state or territory school system, or First Nations Australian education consultative groups, or other protocols accredited by First Nations Australians.

While the Australian Curriculum uses the terms "First Nations Australians" and "Australian First Nations Peoples" there may be other terms that First Nations Australians of a particular area or location prefer. It is important to use the terms preferred in a particular area or location.

Meeting the needs of diverse learners

The Australian Curriculum values diversity by providing for multiple means of representation, action, expression and engagement and allows schools the flexibility to respond to the diversity of learners within their community.

All schools have a responsibility when implementing the Australian Curriculum to ensure that students' learning is inclusive, and relevant to their experiences, abilities and talents.

For some students with diverse languages, cultures, abilities and talents it may be necessary to provide a range of curriculum adjustments so they can access age-equivalent content in the Australian Curriculum and participate in learning on the same basis as their peers.

Depending on the ability and interests of each student, adjustments to the tools, equipment, processes, materials, systems and components used in Technologies may be necessary to provide equitable opportunities for students or to provide a safer learning experience.

The broad content and having high expectations for all learners allows for the creation of solutions through many modalities, with appropriate adjustment. Assistive technologies and augmentative and alternative communication devices should be made available as and where appropriate.

Adjustments to the delivery of Technologies could involve actions such as:

providing innovation opportunities and scaffolding of resources for students to access and engage in learning at their own pace as a review or extension activity

acknowledging the assistive technology continuum of no tech, low tech, mid tech or high tech when planning learning experiences

designing open-ended tasks that provide flexibility and can be completed at different levels of complexity

selecting Technologies content in keeping with the goals of the student, maintaining high expectations and considering safety, including adjusting the types of materials, equipment and digital tools used.

Identifying and managing risk in the Technologies learning area addresses the safe use of technologies as well as risks that can affect project timelines. It covers all necessary aspects of health, safety and injury prevention and, in any Technologies situation, the use of potentially dangerous materials, tools and equipment. It includes ergonomics, online safety, and ethical and legal considerations when communicating and collaborating online.

Technologies learning experiences may involve the use of potentially hazardous substances and hazardous equipment. It is the responsibility of the school to ensure that duty of care is exercised in relation to the health and safety of all students and that school practices meet the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 in addition to relevant state or territory health and safety guidelines.

In implementing projects with a focus on food, care also must be taken with regard to food safety and specific food allergies that may result in anaphylactic reactions. The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy has published guidelines for prevention of anaphylaxis in schools, preschools and childcare. Some states and territories have their own specific guidelines that should be followed.

When planning to incorporate immersive technologies - augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality or extended reality - in learning experiences, teachers should consider the manufacturer's guidelines as well as other issues including the physical, cognitive, linguistic, emotional, social and moral developmental stage of learners. See the eSafety Commissioner's explicit advice on the risks of immersive technologies use in its position statement: www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/tech-trends-and-challenges/immersive-tech

The use of drones (remotely piloted aircraft) or model aircraft for educational purposes at education institutions is considered "flying for fun" under Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) guidelines; however, teachers should also consider their education jurisdiction's governance standards. CASA's Drones at school webpage www.casa.gov.au/drones/drones-at-school lists requirements and tips for teachers and educators on issues such as health, safety and privacy for any drone operation. State and territory school education authorities can give further and more detailed advice on drones in schools.

Privacy and security

Identifying and managing the implications of and concerns related to the collection and generation of data through automated and non-automated processes addresses the risks that can affect secure engagement with digital systems.

Privacy includes recognising the risks that are faced online and the mitigation strategies involved in managing them. In Australia, guidance on best practice for privacy is informed by the Australian Privacy Principles, the cornerstone of the privacy protection framework in the Privacy Act 1988. For more information visit: www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles

Security covers the development of appropriate technical, social, cognitive, communicative and decision-making skills to address online and network security risks. It includes data security, and ethical and legal considerations when working with and designing digital systems. When engaging with and designing digital systems, identifying and managing security threats and mitigation in a data-intensive world is paramount.

In Australia, guidance on best practice for cyber security is informed by the cyber security principles. These principles provide strategic guidance on how individuals and organisations can protect their systems and data from cyber threats.

For more information visit: www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/guidance

Copyright

Identifying and managing the implications of copyright and intellectual property in the Technologies learning area addresses the ethical and legal responsibilities around ownership and repurposing of designs and digital content. It covers all necessary aspects of plagiarism, copyright, fair use and licensing and, in any Technologies situation, the respect of intellectual property rights.

In Australia, copyright law is contained in the Copyright Act 1968. For more copyright information and resources see:

Smartcopying: https://smartcopying.edu.au

Australian Copyright Council: https://www.copyright.org.au

Australian Digital Alliance: https://digital.org.au

Creative Commons Australia: https://creativecommons.org.au

Short Guide to Copyright: www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-centre/publications/short-guide-copyright

Intellectual property

Intellectual property laws include protection for registered designs, products and plant varieties and should be respected when students are designing solutions (including digital systems and repurposing computer code).

For more information and resources visit IP Australia: www.ipaustralia.gov.au

See Smartcopying https://smartcopying.edu.au/contact-us for relevant contact details.

For more information about relevant guidelines for safety, cyber security, copyright and intellectual property, teachers should contact their state or territory education authority.

Designing for safety and equity

There are opportunities in Technologies for students to apply Safety by Design principles and universal design principles when designing solutions.

Safety by Design focuses on the ways designers of digital solutions can minimise online threats by anticipating, detecting and eliminating online harms before they occur. This proactive and preventive approach focuses on embedding safety into the culture of the design process. It emphasises accountability and aims to foster more positive, civil and rewarding online experiences for everyone.

For more information go to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. The Safety by Design Vision for Young People is available at: www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/safety-by-design/principles-and-background

The eSafety Commissioner also has specific advice for educators via its Toolkit for Schools resources: www.esafety.gov.au/educators/toolkit-schools

The 7 Principles of Universal Design were developed to guide the design of environments, products and communications. The universal design principles provide an opportunity to create solutions that respond to the changing circumstances of people and to changes in technologies. When students apply the principles, they create products that change and adapt for everyone. In Technologies, the 7 principles may be applied to evaluate existing designed and digital solutions, guide students through the design process and provide them with guidance on the characteristics which support products, services and environments so they are more accessible and usable by consumers.

For more information and to further explore these principles visit: https://universaldesignaustralia.net.au

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NOTE - In Australia, Year 9 & 10 students are around 14 - 17 years old (teens). I have a page dedicated to Woodworking Projects for 10 Year Old's Here

NOTHING IS WORSE THAN students losing interest in a project. Generating enthusiasm is important and project choice can have a bit to do with that.

To help, here are some ideas for your woodwork class.

Jewellery Box

These designs are simple and have a quick turn around. Good to learn about hinges and latches.

Designer Chopping Board

Although standard chopping boards can be a little simple, there are some designer chopping boards that look great and require some skill to construct.

The downside is it will require quite a bit of cutting on your part, the amount will depend on which design you choose.

As an example, this guy has got some great ideas.

Ukulele

Not for the faint hearted. There are plenty of YouTube videos of people making ukulele's at home as well as guitar/ukulele classes in most major cities.

You can also make a few smaller projects that run along side this one. I.e. music stand or ukulele stand.
My ukulele plans and all my steps are available here.
Table

I am sure you've probably thought of this already, but just in case you haven't here it is. A nested table can work well. This one has a glass mosaic top to engage a little creativity with students and give them a simple design task
Mosaic Table Plans are available here
Candy Dispenser

There are a few different designs for building a Candy Dispenser but this is the one I use. It's cost effective (it's quite small) and doesn't require much preparation. (I sell the plans for this here.)

Getting students to bring the glass jar can be a pain. They can be bought from places like IKEA and $2 shops or thrift shop.

The top design uses a spring, which you can purchase quite inexpensively from eBay. The design below does not use a spring but does require more prep work .

Stool

Another staple of the school woodwork department. This is a solid project that gets students to use a range of hand tools.

You can download the plans for this from my Etsy store for $11 here.

Pens

A quick one but a good one if you have a couple of lathes in your classroom your happy to let students use. The kits are quite comprehensive so there isn't much prep required from the teacher.

Need Plans?

If you are wanting to build any of the above projects with your students then I do sell plans for them. You can see the plans I have already done here, although if I haven't got what you want then contact me here and let me know so i can make them.

More Ideas

If you have any comments, queries or any projects that you do then contact me here.

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Few things are as fun and entertaining, yet rewarding, as finishing a woodworking project with your kids. They get the joy of using their imaginations and using tools like adults, parents get the joy of spending time with the youngsters doing something positive, that teaches and that creates something the family can enjoy for a long time.

These are great woodworking projects for kids. They offer a range of difficulties. You can create a progression of DIY wood projects so that if your kids really like working with their hands, you can move from one to the next with increasing difficulty. Some are very simple and feature only wood, paint and glue. Some require some power tools. That also means they also require a range of adult supervision. The great thing is that at their simplest, kids can focus their creativity on the grounds that there are no wrong answers.

Each one has its own different needs in terms of supplies and fasteners. They also include how-to instructions and photos of raw materials and what the finished product should look like. Pick the right woodworking project for your kids and make a rainy day special.

Woodworking Projects for Kids

1. Homemade Candy Dispenser from Boys' Life

Did we say that a woodworking project can be rewarding? Learn how to build a candy dispenser - it isn't just a good learning experience, we think it's something your kids will love to build because it'll give them treats whenever they want.

This is one of the more complicated DIY wood projects, but it's also the most fun. It includes some basic hand tools, so depending on age and development of motor skills parents will have a little extra work to do.

Nothing quite captures the attention as a toy that tosses things. That includes a toy catapult that you can use for games of skill or just for the joy of making a ball sail through the air. Plus, the kids will have the joy of knowing that as they build it, they're building a toy they can play with.

You can find other catapults, but we like this plan as being straightforward yet capable of modification so you can build one to the appropriate size for your kids.

One of the simplest woodworking projects for kids we found, this one is bound to be a delight for younger kids. It'll be like making a toy friend for your kids, one that is big enough to be a joy to little ones and made of simple enough parts that it's like playing with blocks.

A wooden robot buddy is simple enough that you could just simply build from imagination. It's also a concept that is such that your kid's imagination could run wild in making it. Here are some plans you can go from in building this toy, just in case you want something to guide their creativity.

A workbench is a great way to teach kids that sometimes they have to build things in order to build things. If you're a handy kind of parent, this is just the sort of thing you'll want your kids to pick up. Plus, it'll give them a place to feel a little more grown-up as they start to accumulate their own collection of tools.

Like other things, this is something that you can probably build from your imagination. But, here's a set of plans to help you get started, or if you want to just get one built to provide a complete blueprint.

This one is perfect for kids who also love Nature. Building a house for pollinators creates housing for bees, it also lets your kids feel like they're helping to help the environment. The great thing is that the kind of bees these attract only rarely sting, so it's a pretty safe way for your kids to help bees that help keep your garden bloomed.

This DIY wood project isn't all that complicated, with really just a drill the most complicated tool. You'll want to either do that yourself or give your kids a lot of guidance. You will also want to keep in mind that this comes with a roof to keep rain off the bees, so here's a set of plans you can follow to keep it as watertight as possible.

This is another pretty simple project, and if your kids are into plants it's a great start for a summer-long project of growing a very simple garden. They can start with some simple fastening of planks and wind up with radishes, or peppers or even some basil.

Like other projects that we've included, this one is very customizable depending on your projects or what you want your finished planter to look like. Here are some pretty basic plans with a basic set of necessary tools and gear you'll need.

No list of DIY woodworking projects for kids would be complete without birdhouses. These are a good intermediate project that just about every kid at some point makes. They not only provide living space for our fine feathered friends but also let your kids take more complicated steps in working with wood and tools. Here are some DIY birdhouse plans that we like because they are detailed and easy to follow.

8. Folding Tripod Camp Chair

If you're an outdoorsy family, a folding tripod chair is a quick, easy project that is collapsible and can provide you a place to take a rest while in the Great Outdoors. Either used by a campfire strumming a guitar or riverside tying a rig to a casting rod, your kids will enjoy thinking about their future adventures while learning how to not just work with wood but fastening leather to wood.

Here's a good set of how-to instructions, including materials that you'll need. This isn't just a simple project to build, it's also pretty cheap to put together.

9. Kids' Playing and Camping Tent

There isn't technically much word working here. It's just fastening together some wooden poles and connecting fabric sheets along a beam holding them together. But, really, will your kids care when it means they can build a fort in the backyard in less than 10 minutes. Do you really care knowing that they can do that and it'll give them hours of enjoyment at less than $10 from you?

There are lots of designs and instructions for this all over the Internet, but here is a pretty basic set of instructions that not only tell you how to do it, but provide a template from which you can really unleash your creativity.

an easy, cheap project the daredevils in your family. It's a perfect way to perfect balance while not running the risk of a broken collarbone or chipped tooth. Plus, it'll be fun for your kids to make. It does require some use of power tools, which might be a bit of excitement for kids who get bored at the safe and easy.

While it looks simple enough to be a thing of pure imagination, you'll still want to get the dimensions of the wheel right so that it's not unbalanced. That means you'll at least want a guide. Here is a pretty good one.

While the idea of building a coat rack probably isn't going to excite anyone, building one out of colorful Lego shapes we think is likely to be a bit more fun. It's not hard to put together, plus it offers the added joy to parents of making a game of kids picking up their rooms.

At first blush, this probably doesn't look all that complicated, but you need to get the circular shapes and block bases consistent to get that Lego look. So, you'll want instructions,.

12. Homemade Catapult (Intermediate Level)

13. Balsa Wood Wind Chimes

These frames are easily customizable with any paints, markers, or glitter you might have on hand as well. Once you've made the cuts for the edges, it's easy to get your kid's help in putting the finishing touches on each piece.

15. Simple Trivet Coasters

These coasters are also an especially easy way to learn how to make joints, like the one found at their center. Later on, that experience will come in handy as you and your kid learn to tackle more advanced woodworking projects.

Once you have these stamps prepared and ready, why not use them to decorate the frames of the other woodworking projects found in this list? It's an easy way to encourage your kids to personalize all of their projects without increasing the difficulty of the plans.

This toolbox looks great for any woodworking tools and, but doubles just as well as a carrier for produce or an organizer in a bedroom. It's a truly versatile project that you can take on any time of year.

Easy to make and simple to embellish, this tall wooden ruler also offers the benefit of not having to mark on your walls to mark your child's growth! Requiring little more than a large piece of standard-sized lumber, a measuring tape, and a permanent marker, it's an uncomplicated project that's sure to delight kids of all ages.

Once your friends see this ruler in your living room, they'll definitely want one for their own children as well. Consider asking ahead of time for anyone else that might be interested in this project, and you might be able to get a better price on a larger order of lumber.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​QLearn is the department's new digital learning management system for student learning that has replaced The Learning Place.

QLearn is a simple, engaging and reliable learning ecosystem that can support every student and learner at every stage of their learning journey.

The QLearn Learning Ecosystem is comprehensive and includes the following.

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Importantly, QLearn integrates seamlessly with MS Office 365 allowing for the best of both worlds. Students can use MS Office 365 documents, spreadsheets or presentations for Canvas Collaborations.

The following are coming later this year.

Students

QLearn supports students' different learning needs

QLearn integrates with a number of the department's enterprise platforms.

QLearn enables differentiated learning by delivering:

capacity for both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. Being real-time, synchronous learning allows students to engage with class materials and their peers at the same time, giving them a more immersive connected environment. With asynchronous online learning, students have the flexibility to learn in their own time at their own pace

learning pathways within learning material, with progress guided by meeting requirements and achieving prerequisites

Mastery Paths so that teachers can layout different learning pathways within modules related to student capacity and ability. This can help increase student choice and meet learners where they are.

Later in 2023, adaptive learning system Cerego will be included to leverage cognitive science and artificial intelligence (AI)​ which will strengthen knowledge retention and skill development for individual students.

QLearn is preparing students for the future

Later in 2023, students will have access to an eportfolio through Canvas Student ePortfolios. This can be used to collect, curate and showcase the results of learning activities in QLearn, as well as in outside activities. Using an ePortfolio will encourage thoughtful reflection on learning outcomes and experiences.

Students will also have access to Canvas Credentials. This will enable badges to be earned for achieving learning milestones in QLearn and these milestones can be connected in pathways to guide and reward student learning.

Learning is a partnership with parents

Coming later in 2023, parents with a QParents account will have observer access to their child's learning in QLearn, enabling them to:

keep up to date with their child's learning via notifications

plan for a successful year by viewing the course calendar

be more engaged in their child's classroom activities

track their child's learning progress via access to assignment, feedback and grades.

The quality of discussion between the school and home will grow with increased visibility and in doing so, will contribute to each child reaching their potential.

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