DATTA (WA) Inc. presents -
Training for the Future - TODAY
‘best practice in D&T education’
Annual State Conference
Friday 23rd November 2012
Registrations Close: Friday 9th November 2012
Limited to 100 participants – FILLING NOW!
Workshop (Event) description attached.
Registration Link - https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=7006
Programme of Events
8.45 AM Registration at various Workshops - as advised
9.00 – 12.00 Workshop duration - Morning Tea provided
12.00 – 12.45 Workshop windup and travel to State Tennis Centre (Burswood)
12.45 – 1.00 PM Registration on arrival
1.00 – 1.45 Lunch provided
1.45 – 2.00 Presentations – DATTA Teacher and Educator Awards
2.00 – 2.15 Annual AGM
2.15 – 3.00 Professional Learning – Presenter/Presentation
3.00 – 3.15 Door prize giveaways – power tools/vouchers etc.
3.30 Departure
TIG WELDING
Where: TBA depending on participants and registration of schools for best location.
Dom the trainer spends about 45mins – 1hr looking at the setup of the machines, possible - likely problems experienced, demonstrates welding on different materials and the associated methods.
After the show and tell, which seems to go very fast, it is hoped that you will have a go at welding with an experienced person giving you tips on how to improve. It is hoped you could bring your own machine along with expendable items and something to weld upon. Stainless, aluminium, and steel are typical examples. I have found them to be very different to weld. Part of the reason for using your own machine is so you become familiar with it and learn how to adjust settings and operate your equipment. This is not essential but past participants found it advantageous.
What you need to bring along:
· Own TIG machine (schools) - only if possible.
· Welding mask and PPE (Auto mask preferable – shade 13/14 for alum and stainless)
· Welding materials (to weld upon) -- Stainless, Aluminium, Steel
· TIG Rods
· TIG Tips
Please note the group will be small to cater for limited facilities and sharing of equipment if required. So get your application in fast.
This is some feedback we had from one of our past sessions:
Dear Roland,
Many thanks for your assistance in this course, and for the use of your workshop. This was one of the most enjoyable PD days I have had in 36 years of D&T teaching. There were several reasons for this, including Dom's efforts, and your own input, especially the use of your impressive workshop. My summation of this course: "This is literally the only PD I have attended where there were more answers than questions!!"
Thanks again
Regards
Phil Farley
Central Midlands SHS
Please note I have kept the group small (Max 8 teachers) to cater for limited facilities and sharing of equipment if required.
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING IN SCHOOLS
Who: Geoff McGillivray Head of Department, Design and Technology
Where: Christ Church Grammar School
(Cnr. Stirling Highway and Queenslea Drive Claremont, closest building to the corner)
Geoff will demonstrate how the staff at CCGS teach CAM use 3D Modeling Software using Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA); a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite to manufacture an item using the CNC Router. Manufacture a different item using the 3D Printer (again using CATIA) and then manufacture an item on the Laser Cutter (using Quickcam 2D).
Each attendee could make something on the Laser Cutter to use as a demonstration.
As well as the above demonstrations, Geoff will take participants on a tour of his newly built facility.
WHAT’S NEW FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN PHOTOSHOP S6 (3hr SEMINAR)
Getting to Know the New Photoshop GUI & Preferences
· Getting familiar with and customizing the dark interface
· Arranging photos and choosing Screen Mode options
· Selecting a workspace Introducing Auto-Save and Background Save
Improvements in Bridge and Mini Bridge
· Creating a contact sheet in Bridge or Photoshop Working with Mini Bridge
Adobe Camera Raw Improvements
· Introducing the new basic tone controls Learning about the basic controls
· Enhancing and correcting your images with more power
· Updating the processed version of legacy files
· Adding mid-tone contrast with a better Clarity control
· Utilizing the new Adjustment Brush features
· Painting away moiré patterns
· Making precise adjustments with the Point Tone Curve panel
· Using lens corrections to remove colour fringing
Increased Flexibility with the Layers Panel
· Applying layer style effects to a group Working with groups and filtering
· Blending and renaming layers
· Free transforming a layer with the Bicubic Automatic interpolation option
· Filtering and finding layers
· Using a shortcut to change the fill and opacity of a layer
Working with the Blur Gallery
· Adding Field Blur Working with Iris Blur
· Enhancing photographs with the Tilt-Shift Blur tool
Using the New Content- Aware Tools
· Making content-aware corrections with the Patch tool
· Using the Content-Aware Move tool
· Making effective selections for Content-Aware
· Move Finishing the project and extending the canvas
Making General Image Adjustments
· Using the Properties panel
· Making automatic adjustments Cropping redefined
· Using perspective cropping Adding a light source with Lighting Effects
· Working with Liquify in real time
· Making adjustments with the Adaptive Wide Angle filter Using Face-aware
· Mask Generation Sizing images with the Bicubic Automatic interpolation option
· Changing brush characteristics and making paths
Editing Video in Photoshop
· Getting started with video in Photoshop
· Adding typography and audio to a video project
· Working with multiple clips
· Adding audio and transitions and exporting the final project
· Thinking creatively about working with video.
Making Picture-Perfect Prints
· Working with the new print dialogue.
WELCOME TO CREO
Creo (created by PTC and formally named Pro/Engineer) is state-of-the-art in 3D and 2D CAD programs, enabling the user to create and edit a complete 3D digital model of any product whether for engineering, manufacturing or architecture.
Creo is industry standard, used by 27,000 of the world's leading product design companies such as Boeing, Toyota, Audi, Hewitt Packard, Dell, Adidas, Black and Decker and Rolex.
Creo is continually being developed and has simplified its user-face and tools allowing students to learn faster, easier and become competent at any level.
The program is free for schools who participate in a 12 hour PD workshop via DATTA (WA) Inc. allowing multiple licenses to be used throughout the school's computer labs and for students to have a copy at home.
For more information email:
ENGINEERING STUDIES - Integrating theory into practical applications
Who: Presented by Eddie Cecins
Where: Hale School
Engineering studies is taught at Hale School using a mechatronics approach that is underpinned by the teaching and learning of electronics theory. Whenever possible, efforts are made to integrate theory with project work.
This workshop will allow participants to study and design a range of circuits that can interface with PICAXE microcontrollers (or similar). This will involve the creation and analysis of circuit diagrams using Yenka software, relating theory to predict the behaviour of these circuits and learning how to create a printed circuit board mask using Real PCB software.
Interfacing circuits include digital and analogue inputs, and various outputs that are driven directly and indirectly by a microcontroller.
CO2 Dragsters Workshop
Who: Presented by Peter Pooley
Where: St Mark's Anglican Community School.
Want to learn more about the teaching of the CO2 Dragster?
Learn the research techniques and orthographic skills required to enter this competition.
Construct a Dragster ready to race that day on the REA track.
Be ready to teach this project in 2013.
This is a HANDS-ON workshop.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SAFETY in Design and Technology
Who: Presented by Ruth Kempton from the Regional Technician Group
Where: Swan room, State Tennis Centre Burswood.
An overview on how to minimise the hazards and manage the risks for hazardous substances used and generated in D&T. The course covers the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals, the management of dusts, vapours and fumes and Worksafe’s paperwork requirements of Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets, risk assessments and labeling.
WOOD FINISHING
Who: Presented by David Howlett from Perth Wood School
Where: Perth Wood School premises @ 81 Abernethy Road Belmont
Completing student’s projects with a safe, quick and easy to apply finish can be an extremely frustrating experience in the classroom. Often teachers opt for the easiest finishing product rather than the most appropriate. Find out how to improve the quality of your finishing results as well as learn about options other than your current finishing system.
This workshop will be conducted by ex-D&T teacher David Howlett at Perth Wood School.
Topics will include:
· Staining
· Repair work and filling
· Spray finishes and spray setup
· Hand rubbed finishes
Getting Started with SKETCH UP
Who: Presented by Haig McGlashan
Where: Hale School
Trimble Sketch Up formerly Google Sketch Up.
This session is designed to provide the attendee with an overview of Sketch Up’s capabilities, limitations and its application potential in the D&T classroom. Attendees will spend time learning and developing basic skills in the use of Sketch Up and will walk away with resources for further skill development. Topics covered: 3D warehouse, what are Plugins, exporting3D models to CNC applications. Attendees need to bring their own laptop computer and are encouraged to download the free Sketch Up 8 program from the following site prior to the session; http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/download/gsu.html
LASER CUTTING TECHNOLOGY
Who: Presented by Bill Vos
Where: Woodvale Secondary College
Participants will be introduced to the amazing technology of Laser Cutting. All aspects of OHS, equipment, software, laser use/cutting, materials and student learning will be presented. It is recommended a USB or ext. HD be on hand.
JEWELLERY TECHNOLOGY
Who: Presented by Phil Christmas
Where: Woodvale Secondary College
Participants will be introduced to the creative and motivating opportunities students can experience with Jewellery manufacture.
Phil has many years background teaching experience in this field and has diversified with a range of various materials and manufacturing techniques.
Session format:
· Project examples – Lower / Upper school
· Application of technology – electronic delivery, Moodle and video evaluation
· Setting a Chenier
· Cert II Jewellery manufacture (auspice through Central TAFE)
· Manufacture a simple project
· Suppliers
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It is recommended a USB or ext HD is on hand.
CNC and PICAXE TECHNOLOGY
Who: Presented by Mark Robinson
Where: Atwell College
Participants will see the newly designed Mechatronic Lab built at Atwell this year, along side of the new D&T facilities. See how students use the CNC machines within the new workshop. As well as have the opportunity to go through the steps of drawing a design and exporting files to a CNC machine to rapid produce models. Participants will also have a hands on introduction to PICAXE (Microcontroller technology) which is used along with the CNC machines such as the Roland Mills and 3D Printers to design and produce automated buggies and robotic arms.