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This booklet comprises Department of Education information and College communication on the implementation of remote learning at Mornington Secondary College. This document should be used together with Compass Newsfeed
to assist students whilst learning from home.
REMOTE LEARNING Non-Government School
TABLE OF CONTENTS transition to remote and flexible learning _________________________________________________________ 3
Introduction ______________________________________________________________________________ 3
A Day in the Life of an Online Student at Mornington Secondary College ______________________________ 3
Expectations of our Students _________________________________________________________________ 4
Communication _____________________________________________________________________________ 5
VCE/VCAL Curriculum _________________________________________________________________________ 6
delivery of curriculum via remote learning ________________________________________________________ 7
Remote Learning Curriculum Summary for Term 2 _______________________________________________ 7
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 7 Subjects ______________________________________________ 7
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 8 Subjects ______________________________________________ 8
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 9 Subjects ______________________________________________ 9
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 9 Subjects _____________________________________________ 10
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 10 Subjects ____________________________________________ 11
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 10 Subjects ____________________________________________ 12
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 11 or Unit 1&2 Subjects __________________________________ 13
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 11 or Unit 1&2 Subjects __________________________________ 14
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 11 or Unit 1&2 Subjects __________________________________ 15
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 12 or Unit 3&4 Subjects __________________________________ 16
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 12 or Unit 3&4 Subjects __________________________________ 17
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 12 or Unit 3&4 Subjects __________________________________ 18
Assessment _____________________________________________________________________________ 19
Learning from home _________________________________________________________________________ 20
ABOUT LEARNING FROM HOME _____________________________________________________________ 20
HOW THE SCHOOL WILL SUPPORT YOUR SON/DAUGHTER ________________________________________ 20
ACCESS TO COMPUTER DEVICES AND INTERNET ________________________________________________ 20
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR SON/DAUGHTER _______________________________________________ 20
YOUR SON/DAUGHTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES DURING REMOTE LEARNING _____________________________ 21
SETTING UP A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ______________________________________________________ 21
ESTABLISHING ROUTINES AND EXPECTATIONS __________________________________________________ 21
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR SON/DAUGHTER ________________________________________________ 22
MANAGING SCREEN TIME AND ONLINE SAFETY _________________________________________________ 22
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CHECK-IN ___________________________________________________ 22
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TRANSITION TO REMOTE AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Introduction We at Mornington Secondary College believe we are well prepared for remote learning. The computer platforms we are using are well supported by the Department of Education and staff have been undertaking extensive training in online delivery. Every school is approaching remote learning in a different way based on various factors. In these uncertain times we are confident in our ability to deliver a meaningful education program to our community. We are living in unprecedented times and school life as we have always known it has changed. Only for a short time though. We are confident, the State Government will try and have schools open as soon as they can. In the meantime, we will all work remotely. Your teachers have been working extremely hard during the last month, to ensure they are able to offer you excellent teaching through Microsoft Teams, Compass and One Note. We believe we can offer you a curriculum to match the curriculum you would be learning whilst at school. Your environment will be the thing that has changed. So wherever possible, your learning will take place according to your timetable.
A Day in the Life of an Online Student at Mornington Secondary College Prior to the school day beginning
Wake up at the same time as you normally would on a school day.
Try to eat a good breakfast prior to beginning your studies.
Dress in comfortable clothes that are appropriate for school, e.g. no pyjamas, be neat, clean and tidy.
Set up a work station with good lighting, a comfortable seat and limit distractions.
DAILY TIMETABLE
8.40am Log onto COMPASS and Microsoft Teams and be ready to go for your first class.
8.50am Period 1 At the end of each period get up and move around, get yourself a drink of water and something to eat and remember to wash your hands.
10.10am Period 2 AS ABOVE
11.25am RECESS Relax chat to someone if possible, move around, eat and drink.
12.05pm Period 3 AS ABOVE
1.20pm LUNCH Relax chat to someone if possible, move around, eat and drink.
2.00pm Period 4 AS ABOVE
3.15pm End of Class Try to get some exercise and fresh air (remember social distancing and to wash your hands)
If you are struggling remember to reach out to someone, this could be your teacher, Year Level Coordinator or a member of the Wellbeing team, all can be accessed on MS TEAMS or by COMPASS email. We value you as a person and as a learner as part of the Mornington Secondary College community. We want you to achieve success, be respectful and participate in a positive manner.
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Checklist: Instructions for MSC Students for Remote Learning Arrive as normal in morning for class time in a designated workspace at home.
Access Compass and look at profile page.
Read any news items.
Click on link for designated class to find work to complete for today’s class.
Click on link or icon to go to Teams to go into your Class Team for the subject.
Follow teacher instructions to check in for the class (Join meeting /comment in general channel/ comment in attendance channel).
Follow teacher instructions to go to Class Notebook to do work or other place directed by teacher depending on subject.
Follow lesson plan to do work for the lesson.
Meeting protocol: In a class meeting mute your microphone unless needing to speak.
You can use chat function to ask teacher questions or chat to friends. Remember to moderate your use of chat and worktime just like in class.
Remember everything you post in chat is recorded for your teachers to see. Use appropriate language and always be respectful.
Complete work set by teacher. Communicate to teacher any questions or problems.
Expectations of our Students
Beginning of class Teacher led whole group instructions
Independent work All the time
Make sure your laptop is fully charged.
Have your video off and your audio off.
Stay on task, remove distractions.
Report unsafe behavior to a trusted adult.
Log onto COMPASS click on your class for the period and follow the instructions.
To communicate with your teacher use the chat feature.
Dress appropriately for school and use polite and respectful language at all times.
Log onto Microsoft Teams and the class that you have for that period. Greet your teacher politely on chat (or attendance channel in Teams) and say your name so that the roll can be marked.
Ask in chat if you need help.
Complete activities as assigned.
Contribute to a positive learning environment. Help and encourage others.
For the first five minutes of the lesson check Compass newsfeed and your TO DO list. At end of lesson - record what must be done for next lesson and place on calendar.
Listen attentively, be present and limit distractions.
Submit tasks on time. Keep your passwords safe.
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COMMUNICATION
Communication with families and students will be via Compass and emails. Regular updates on College information will be placed on the Compass Newsfeed. Similarly, if you need to contact the school please email using Compass or you can email your son/daughter’s subject teacher or a member of the Coordination and/or Principal team.
More serious matters may be directed to Assistant Principals Year 7 and 8 Denise Leggett [email protected]
Year 9 Michael Parker [email protected]
Year 10, 11 and 12 Jim Papas [email protected]
School Wellbeing Jenny Mason [email protected]
Principal Linda Stanton [email protected]
Junior school
Year 7
Jo REEMAN [email protected] Fiona RICHMOND [email protected] Sian JONES [email protected]
Year 7 Leader Year 7 Coordinators
Year 8
Christopher GREGORY [email protected] Lavonne NEAL [email protected] Adam PIRRIE [email protected]
Year 8 Leader Year 8 Coordinators
Middle School Year 9
Amanda CRUISE [email protected] Christopher ARDI [email protected] Emily LOMBARD [email protected]
Year 9 Leader Year 9 Coordinators
Senior School
Year 10
Michelle BARNES [email protected] Chanelle JENKINS [email protected] Mirza SKELIC [email protected]
Year 10 Leader Year 10 Coordinators
Year 11
Graham HOWGATE [email protected] Juley KARIS [email protected] Joshua PRATT [email protected]
Year 11 Leader Year 11 Coordinators
Year 12
Grant OLARENSHAW [email protected] Alex CANTON [email protected] Michael LAMOND [email protected]
Year 12 Leader Year 12 Coordinators
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VCE/VCAL CURRICULUM
SACs will still take place during remote learning. Assessment blocks will continue to be used for SACs. They will only be used for subjects with multiple classes such as English and Maths. Some SACs will be scheduled during your class time and some may need to be scheduled from 3.30pm. This is necessary to avoid clashes. SACs will not begin until at least Week 2 this term. An Assessment schedule is being developed and will be published for you to see in the next couple of days. The process and the protocols around completing SACs remotely is also being produced and more information will come shortly. Study Tutorials will also continue. During this time, all Year 12 students are to continue to work, whilst your study tutorial will contact you individually via Microsoft teams. This won’t happen every study tutorial lesson, but at some stage throughout the fortnight, they will contact you just to ask if you are ‘okay’ and what can they do to assist you. Approval has also been given for schools to have small groups of VCE and VCAL students on-site to complete their learning requirements if this is necessary and cannot be undertaken at home. Further information about this will be provided by your school if these arrangements are necessary. All appropriate physical distancing and hygiene measures will be put in place.
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DELIVERY OF CURRICULUM VIA REMOTE LEARNING
Remote Learning Curriculum Summary for Term 2
Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 7 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 7ART Visual Arts 7 Elements & principles Drawing
7DRA Drama 7 Mime - Using Physical Expressive Skills
Monologues - Using Voice Creation Stories - Scripting
7ENG English 7 Persuasive Language Great Speeches Analysing Argument
7HUM Humanities 7 Place and Liveability Water in the World Ancient History
7IND Indonesian 7 Classroom and School Subjects
Activities
7JAP Japanese 7 Numbers/Ages/Phones Nationality & Where do you come from?
7MAT Mathematics 7 Algebraic techniques Geometry Chance & probability
7PEH Health and PE 7 Nutrition Puberty & Relationships SunSmart Practical Activities
7SCI Science 7 Classification Ecosystems Earth, Sun and Moon
7TXT Textiles 7 What is textiles Safety and risk assessment Equipment knowledge Designing and Creating
7WOO Product Design Wood 7
Sustainability Safety and risk assessment Forces and Motions Levers and Mechanisms
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 8 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 8ADI Digital Arts 8 Snapchat snapshot poster 8 bit Art Abstract Art on Sketchbook Abstract Photography
8ART Visual Arts 8 Elements and principles Drawing
8ENG English 8 Persuasive Language Magazines Analysing Argument
8FDS Food Studies 8 Hygiene and safety Nutrition Sustainability Bush Tucker
8HUM Humanities 8 Economics Medieval Europe
8IND Indonesian 8 Animals and the Environment
8JAP Japanese 8 Sports & Hobbies & Leisure Activities
Days of the Week/Going Places
Transport
8MAT Mathematics 8 Algebraic techniques Geometry including Lines, shapes & solids
8PEH Health and PE 8 Alcohol and Drugs Practical Activities
8SCI Science 8 Survival - Digestion, Respiration, Circulation
Chemistry TBC Energy TBC
8WOO Product Design Wood 8
Sustainability Recycling Electronic Components and theory
Programming and Coding
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 9 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 9Art Visual Art 9 Zine Art Data Art task Andy Goldsworthy Task Archibald Portrait task
9CAF Cafe Catering 9 Sustainability Baking and Decorating Cakes
9DIA Digital Art 9 Elements of art in Photography
Animation
9ELE Electronics 9 Intro to Yenka Ohms Law The Electrolytic Capacitor The Flashing Bike Light
9ENA English (Advanced) 9
Persuasive Language Debates Analysing Argument
9ENG English 9 Persuasive Language Debates Analysing Argument
9FAB Creative Textiles 9
Wool 4 Schools Covid-19 Mask/20 day challenge
9FAF Fantastic Fast Foods 9
Key foods Sustainability
9GEO Humanities Geography 9
Geographies of Interconnection
Economics
9HIS Humanities History 9
Australian Settlement Australia and WWI
9HLT Health 9 Mental Health Alcohol and other drugs Sexual Education
9IND Indonesian 9 Weather & the Environment
9JAP Japanese 9 Moving House/Positions & Locations
My School
9MAA Mathematics (Advanced) 9
Geometry including enlargement & similarity
Measurement circles, volume & total surface area
9MAT Mathematics 9 Geometry including enlargement & similarity
Measurement circles, volume & total surface area
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 9 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 9MMP Multi-material
Products 9 Uncomfortable and pointless designs
Manufacturing in plastics Cardboard Furniture Design Product Evolution
9PMM Mind Body and Movement 9
Life of a dancer Cultural dance Dance solo
9PSC Sports Coaching 9
Components of fitness Methods of training Modified portfolio task Modified video analysis task
9PSR Sports and Recreation 9
Excursion Portfolio. Extreme Extreme Sports Presentation Practical Component: Matrix for practical sessions
9PTS Team Sports 9 Training Adaptations Concussion Behaviour Change
9SCI Science 9 Plate Tectonics Global Systems Homeostasis
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 10 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 10ART Art 10 Art Theory Drawing and Illustration
10ENA English (Advanced) 10
United Nations Presentations
Analysing Argument Text Analysis: Romeo & Juliet
10ENG English 10 United Nations Presentations
Analysing Argument Text Analysis: Romeo & Juliet
10FIN Money Smarts 10 Consumer and Financial Literacy
10HHD Health and Human Development 10
Diseases Health promotion Public/Community health
10HMX Humanities Extension 10
Geographies of Human Wellbeing
Economics Australia and WWII
10HUM Humanities Essentials 10
Civil Rights Australian Immigration
10IND Indonesian 10 Health
10JAP Japanese 10 Asking permission, asking someone to do something and asking reasons why
Directions, order of actions, joining sets of actions
10MAA Mathematics (Advanced) 10
Complete Linear equations assessment
Pythagoras & trigonometry Linear relationships & equations
10MAT Mathematics 10 Complete Linear equations assessment
Pythagoras & trigonometry Linear relationships & equations
10MEN Marvellous Menus 10
Australian Food Patterns Design Task
10MFS Medical Forensics 10
Case Study Entomology Poisons Crime Scene Investigation (tbc)
10OES Outdoor and Environmental Studies 10
Conservation in Australia Aboriginal Land Management and connection to the land
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 10 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 10PED Physical
Education 10 Energy systems Muscular system Skeletal system Cardiovascular system
10SAP Studio Arts (Photography) 10
Introduction to Pixlr software
Conceptual portrait using Pixlr
Use Studio Process to create conceptual artwork
10SCI Science Essentials 10
Evolution Genetics Ethics
10SCX Science Extension 10
Evolution Forces and Motion
10SED Sport Education 10
Sports Portfolio, Lesson Plans, Skills teaching
10SMS Marine Science 10
Marine Phylum Adaptations Marine Plants
10SMW Mind works 10 Memory Sports Psychology
10TFS Food Studies 10 Functional properties of food
Food security
10TID Innovative Design 10
Flatpack Research Identifying needs and data collection
Design Brief Designing and Planning
10VIS Visual Communication 10
Perspective drawing Communication & Product design
10VWR Pre-VCAL Work Related Skills 10
Employability skills Resume & CV writing Applying for jobs/ workplace ready
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 11 or Unit 1&2 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 11ACC Accounting 1/2 Cash Control Credit Transactions Reporting for a Service
Business
11ART Art 1/2 Surrealism 3D and sculpture Comparative analysis using Structural and Personal Frameworks
11BIO Biology 1/2 Adaptations and Homeostasis
Biodiversity Relationships
11BSM Business Management 1/2
External Environment
11CHE Chemistry 1/2 Covalent Lattices Organic Compounds Polymers
11ENG English 1/2 Analysing Argument Text Analysis of Macbeth Point of View Oral Presentations
11ESC Environmental Science 1/2
How is Earth a dynamic system - change over time
Practical Investigation (to be conducted at home)
11FAB Product Design & Tech: Fabrics 1/2
Folio Unit 1 Begin Unit 2
11FOO Food Studies 1/2 Indigenous Australian foods Australian food industries
11HHD Health & Human Development 1/2
Nutrition and youth health and wellbeing
Promoting youth health and wellbeing
Exploring mental disorders as a youth health and wellbeing issue
The human lifespan
11HIS History 1/2 Germany under Nazism United States under Democracy
The Cold War
11IND Indonesian 1/2 Traditional Jobs and the work in Indonesia
Travelling to Indonesia
11JAP Japanese 1/2 Festivals & Nature After Graduation & Travel
11LAN English Language 1/2
Child Language Acquisition Theories of Language Acquisition
English Across Time
11LGS Legal Studies 1/2 Criminal Offences Civil Liability Tort Law and other areas of Civil Law
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 11 or Unit 1&2 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 11LIT Literature 1/2 Ideas and Concerns in Texts Reading Practices: 'Much
Ado About Nothing' Passage Analysis/Literary Perspective
11MAG General Mathematics 1/2
Percentages & financial mathematics
Recurrence relationships including simple & compound interest situations
11MAM Mathematical Methods 1/2
Graphs and Functions Functions and Relations Language of Polynomials
11MSP Specialist Mathematics 1/2
Complex number Systems Differentiation and Rational Functions
11MUS Music Performance 1/2
Prac work: Performing pieces, 5-8 min performance online
Aural Training work from book and Music theory online with test
Music Analysis
11OES Outdoor and Environmental Studies 1/2
Media influences on personal responses to the outdoors
Code of Conduct Planning safe and sustainable interactions
Factors that affect access
11PED Physical Education 1/2
Relationships between physical activity, sport, health and society
Contemporary issues associated with physical activity and sport
11PHI Philosophy 1/2 On the existence of God On Objectivity
11PHY Physics 1/2 Electrical Physics – safety What is matter and how it is formed? - origin of atoms
11PSY Psychology 1/2 Social Cognition Social Influences Student Directed Practical Investigation
11SAP Studio Arts: Photography 1/2
Folio development /Studio Process
Knowledge of artists
11SYE Systems Engineering 1/2
Fusion 360 Fusion and bearings Designing dragster wheels Mechanical advantage and steering
11VIS Visual Communication 1/2
Design elements & Principles
Historical and cultural practices
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 11 or Unit 1&2 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 11WOO Product Design &
Tech: Wood 1/2 Designing and refining the product
Production planning and risk assessment
Prototyping Evaluation
11VLT Intermediate VCAL Literacy Skills 11
Reading comprehension- short stories
Journal writing Hunger Games
11VNU Intermediate VCAL Numeracy Skills 11
Intro to Remote Learning Financial Literacy - Transport Financial Literacy - Moving out of Home
Financial Literacy - Budgeting
11VPD Intermediate VCAL Personal Development Skills 11
Random Acts of Kindness Project
Who Am I? Self-Identity Project
What Makes a Great Leader? Leadership Project
11VWR Intermediate VCAL Work- Related Skills 11
Introduction to the 8 Employability skills
Personal Assistant Project (Employability Skills)
Working from Home as a Project Coordinator
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 12 or Unit 3&4 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 12ART Art 3/4 Installation and Movement
in Film Contemporary Art Comparative Analysis using
all frameworks
12BIO Biology 3/4 Pathogens and Disease The Immune Response Immunity types Changes in genetic makeup of populations
12BSM Business Management 3/4
Motivational Theories Financial/Non- Financial Motivational Strategies
Human Resource Management
12CHE Chemistry 3/4 Rates of Reactions Equilibrium Electrolysis and rechargeable batteries
12ENG English 3/4 Analysing Argument Text Analysis of 'Rear Window'
Presenting Argument
12ESC Environmental Science 3/4
Is maintaining biodiversity worth a sustained effort?
Is development sustainable? What is a sustainable mix of energy sources?
Is climate predictable?
12FAB Product Design & Tech: Fabrics 3/4
Folio Unit 3 SAC 1 week 2
12FOO Food Studies 3/4 Factors affecting food choice Food systems, health and wellbeing
12GEO Geography 3/4 Melting Ice Sheets and Glaciers
Deforestation Desertification
12HHD Health & Human Development 3/4
Changes in Australia's Health Status; Australia’s health system
Targets of health promotion Comparing Health Status and burden of disease across countries
Sustainability and Human Development
12HRV History Revolutions 3/4
Consequences of the Russian Revolution
Causes of the French Revolution
12IND Indonesian 3/4 Kartini - History & Change Indonesian & Australian Relations
12JAP Japanese 3/4 Festivals & Nature After Graduation & Travel
12LAN English Language 3/4
Formal Language Language Variation in Australian Society
Individual and Group Identities
12LGS Legal Studies 3/4 Reforming The Criminal Justice System
Resolving a Civil Dispute Reforming The Civil Justice System
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 12 or Unit 3&4 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4 12LIT Literature 3/4 Creative Responses to Texts Literary Perspectives Close Analysis
12MAF Further Mathematics 3/4
Recursion & financial modelling
Mensuration including circular geometry & earth geometry
12MAM Mathematical Methods 3/4
Exponentials and Logarithms Circular Functions Differentiation
12MDA Media 3/4 Narrative and Ideology in Get Out
Narrative and Ideology in American Beauty
Production Design Plan
12MSP Specialist Mathematics 3/4
Complex number Systems Differentiation and Rational Functions
12OES Outdoor and Environmental Studies 3/4
Societal relationships Factors influencing societal relationships
Social and political debates Overview of environmental politics in Australia
12PED Physical Education 3/4
Characteristics of skills and stages of learning
Skill acquisition and Quantitative and Qualitative game analysis
Direct and constant based coaching; Biomechanics: Kinetic and Kinematic
Fitness Components and testing
12PHY Physics 3/4 Outcome 1 "How do fields explain motion and electricity"
Outcome 2 " How are fields used to move electrical energy"
12PSY Psychology 3/4 Process and Reliability of Memory
States of Consciousness
12SAP Studio Arts: Photography 3/4
Folio Unit 3 Research 2 well known artists
12SYE Systems Engineering 3/4
Complete design ideas Design ideas conclusion Research of individual components
Gantt chart; Prototyping
12VIS Visual Communication 3/4
The design brief Research & Inspiration Generation of ideas
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Term 2 Remote Online Learning – Year 12 or Unit 3&4 Subjects
Code Subject Name TOPIC 1 TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4
12VLT Senior VCAL Literacy Skills 12
Journal The Outsiders Text Review Instructional Video
12VNU Senior VCAL Numeracy Skills 12
Quest 7 Budgets Quest 6 Loans Quest 5 Weather Quest 8 Overnight Hiking Trip;
Measurement (including Quests)
12VPD Senior VCAL Personal Development Skills 12
Random Acts of Kindness Project
Who Am I? Self-Identity Project
What Makes a Great Leader? Leadership Project
12VWR Senior VCAL Work-Related Skills 12
Personal Assistant Project (Employability Skills)
Working from Home as a Project Coordinator
Applying for a Job - Job Interview Role Play Videos and Updates to Résumés
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Assessment During these unprecedented times, Mornington Secondary College is working to ensure we can still deliver a state of the art VCE and VCAL education system in line with government regulations. We are continually reviewing our process and adjustments may occur as new information emerges. Our process will ensure that our students have continued opportunity to learn and be assessed while learning remotely. Relevant department information relative to Year 12.
There will be no change to VCAL content or assessment, except in relation to the mandatory VET requirements.
The Year 12 Exams have been pushed back into December.
Unit 3 has been extended for two weeks, concluding on the last day of Term 2
The GAT has been postponed to October or November
Universities will be asked to delay the start of the 2021 university year to account for impacts of coronavirus on senior secondary students
Assessment while studying remotely Course and Class work In line with the current VCAA recommendations, coursework needs to be consistent and validated. Mornington Secondary College have strong methods in place to ensure this can continue. The use of online systems such as Compass, Edrolo and MS Teams allows our staff to validate students’ work as their own. We ask parents to support this process by ensuring their sons and daughters attend each online lesson and completes the set class, tutorial and homework pieces then uploads them to the relevant sites. SACs and SATs Mornington Secondary College has created a process where students may complete SAC/SATs at home. A new guide entitled VCE Assessment for Online Remote Learning has been distributed to all Year 11 and 12 staff, students and parents via email. In addition, ‘how to’ videos are being created to support students in recording, accessing and downloading their SAC material. During this time, we are placing a high level of trust in our students and we have confidence in their integrity and ability to rise to the challenges. VCAA have requested that all multiple subjects sit SAC at the same time. To allow this to occur some SACs will have to run outside of standard school times from 3:30pm. Some practical SACs will need to be conducted at school. Where possible staff have tried to avoid this type of assessment, however, in some instances this may not be feasible. If a practical SAC is conducted at school, students and staff will adhere to strict COVID-19 safety practices. Physical distancing and excellent hygiene practices is essential and will be enforced. In the instance of a SAC being run at school it will be expected that students wear full and correct school uniform, refrain from mobile phone use and show respect to themselves, other students and staff. Please note – attendance in Tutorial and Assessment classes has been suspended until school returns onsite. Your son and daughters tutorial mentors will continue to engage with them via a weekly conference call intended to check learning and wellbeing. Tutorial mentors can also help set up phone conferences with specialist staff if required (Pathways/Wellbeing/Year level coordinators). It is our recommendation that these Tutorial and Assessment times should be used productively by the student for independent study or the completion of any set tutorial work.
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LEARNING FROM HOME
ABOUT LEARNING FROM HOME When you start to think about helping your son/daughter to learn from home, remember that no one expects you to be a subject matter expert or teacher. The most important thing you can do is to continue to provide comfort, support and encouragement to your son/daughter. You can help your son/daughter to learn from home by working with their school and supporting your son/daughter as they undertake the activities provided.
HOW THE SCHOOL WILL SUPPORT YOUR SON/DAUGHTER Your son/daughter’s school will:
communicate with you and your son/daughter about teacher responsibilities and what you and your son/daughter need to do
communicate with you and provide learning activities for your son/daughter to do at home
use their normal communication tools such as their website, newsletters, emails and other online tools
provide technical support with devices, as needed.
ACCESS TO COMPUTER DEVICES AND INTERNET Your son/daughter's schools will contact you in the first week of Term 2 to determine if your son/daughter needs access to the internet, or if they need to borrow a laptop or tablet. This will include children from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds, and those who attend schools in bushfire-affected areas – these children will be given priority. The Department has partnered with Telstra to provide 1000 4G dongle devices with 4G internet access, and 4000 SIM cards that provide 4G internet access, for families who do not have access to the internet at home. These will be free of charge and will be provided for the next six months. You do not need to understand how to use tablets or laptops. Most children have been using them at school and are familiar with how to use them. If you do not have internet access at home, for example, if you live in an area without 4G reception, talk to your school about how your son/daughter may receive materials that do not require online access. These can be mailed to your son/daughter, or you could collect them. Completed tasks can be returned in the same way. The materials are aligned to the Victorian Curriculum F-10.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR SON/DAUGHTER You can support your son/daughter by:
having a routine and setting expectations
making sure your son/daughter has a space to work in
providing a level of supervision suitable to your son/daughter’s stage of development
monitoring communications from teachers
checking in with your son/daughter often to help them manage and pace their work
monitoring how much time your son/daughter is spending online.
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YOUR SON/DAUGHTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES DURING REMOTE LEARNING You should change these responsibilities according to the age and stage of your son/daughter. Your son/daughter's responsibilities include:
making themselves known to the teacher by indicating their presence in class by saying “Hi” in chat in MS Teams or by email
regularly monitor digital platforms for announcements and feedback from their teachers
do their best work by completing tasks with integrity and academic honesty
do their best to meet timelines and due dates
communicate openly with their teachers and tell them if they have any concerns or issues
collaborate and support their classmates
continue to abide by their school’s behaviour guidelines.
SETTING UP A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Every home is different but it’s important to provide a quiet and comfortable space in which to learn. Where possible, extended learning should take place in a space your family shares. For example, a lounge room or dining room. These spaces are preferable over a bedroom, where your son/daughter can feel isolated and supervision can be more challenging. It should be a place:
that can be quiet at times
that has a strong internet signal, if possible
where you or another adult is present as you would normally when your son/daughter is online, dependent on age
ESTABLISHING ROUTINES AND EXPECTATIONS Start and end each day with a check-in to help your son/daughter:
clarify and understand the instructions they get from their teachers
help them organise themselves and set priorities for their learning at home. A healthy daily routine is great for mental and physical health, as well as concentration and learning. Encourage regular exercise breaks. This might mean going for a walk, using exercise DVDs and apps, dancing, floor exercises or using home exercise equipment. Encourage healthy eating habits and make sure they drink enough water.
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COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR SON/DAUGHTER We encourage you to start and finish each day with a simple check-in. These check-ins can be a regular part of each day. Morning check ins
In the morning, ask:
What are you learning today?
What are your learning targets or goals?
How will you be spending your time?
What resources do you need?
What support do you need?
Afternoon check-ins
In the afternoon, ask:
What did you learn today?
What was challenging? You could come up with a way to deal with the same problem if it comes up again.
Consider three things that went well today. Why were they good?
Are you ok? Do you need to ask your teacher for something? Do you need help with something to make tomorrow more successful?
These questions allow your son/daughter to:
process the instructions they get from their teachers
help them organise themselves and set priorities. You could also check-in with your son/daughter throughout the day. This depends on your son/daughter’s needs.
MANAGING SCREEN TIME AND ONLINE SAFETY It’s important you keep a balanced approach to home learning. Time spent using digital devices for learning
should be broken up with physical exercise and offline learning tasks often.
It’s also important that during this time of remote learning we maintain safe and responsible use of information and communication technologies. This includes:
The appropriate use of digital platforms, privacy and information protection
Respectful online communication.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CHECK-IN Just as you set aside time for physical exercise, it is important to make time each day to check in on your son/daughter’s mental health and wellbeing. As your son/daughter adjusts to their new routine and not being able to see their friends in person, it is important to be understanding of their feelings of frustration, anxiousness and even anger – every child will react differently.
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To support your son/daughter, use these mental health and wellbeing check ins to:
Provide an opportunity to talk about how they feel and listen to what they say
Identify one or two things they could do to address what they are concerned or angry about
Ask how they are going, whether they are finding it easy or hard to learn remotely, and if there is anything they’d like your help with.
There is a risk that your son/daughter may be bullied online. If you think this happening to them, support is available on how to talk to your son/daughter and your school at: bully stoppers.
If you have any other concerns about the health and wellbeing of your son/daughter, contact your school directly, which will have access to resources that can help.
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