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 * __Professional Learning Activities__

VSL State Conference 2008 for language educators** Thurs 4th December Melbourne For Program and Registration Form click here: __****__

Log! Blog! What next? Is it possible to engage Generation X, Y and Z without technology?**
 * AGTV/GI Weekend State Conference: //Log on: Passwort Deutsch// -

Technology and the Internet provide teachers with a rich source of resources and tools to engage their students as well as creative opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate their learning.

Presentations range from the Medieval Europe to Web 2.0 and research into the bilingual brain, and include practising teachers showcasing the effective use of ICT and other strategies to promote language learning. Two Keynote Speakers: This conference is consistently rated as excellent by an overwhelming majority of teachers attending who all enjoy the excellent and varied program as well as the opportunity to informally network with colleagues in a relaxed and salubrious setting. The conference will take place at Lancemore Hill in Kilmore. Travel grants & subsidies expect to be available for teachers from country networks as well as heavily subsidised registrations for Training Teachers. For Draft Program [|CLICK HERE] Register now! http://www.goethe.de/ins/au/lp/lhr/aus/fia_vic/en3345498v.htm
 * Dr. Wolfgang Malik is currently based in Sweden & is sponsored by the Austrian Ministry for Education, Art and Culture (BM:UKK). His keynote will cover how young people in Austria - Generation Web 2.0 - use ICT in their daily lives.
 * Prof. Dr. Claudia Riehl from the University of Cologne in Germany has completed research into the bilingual brain which has implications for the development of effective learning programs.

Applications close June 6. Further information attached:
 * Endeavour Language Teaching Fellowships**

PD addresses setting and marking of SACs. Presenters: Pat Ritter, Warren Pratt, Liz Ray, Brigitte Ankenbrand & Susanne Haring Further Details attached
 * Middle Years & VCE Buffet: May 17, 2008**