Why You Should Outsource Your School's Innovative Specialist Programs
Techxellent Training Solutions Provides:
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Incursions : robotics, mechanical systems, animation, claymation, computer applications
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Themed Projects
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Holiday Sessions
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Special Interest & extension programs
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Teachers Professional Development
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Course Writing
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LEGO® sales & consultancy
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Curriculum Consultancy
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Laptop & Web Cam Hire
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Promethean Whiteboard Training
For Victorian Schools & Organisations by an Experienced Teacher. I bring everything, including laptop computers
Overview
Incursion Sessions For Students
All sessions can be designed as:
1. Full day - single session ( one class) or broken up (2 or 3 classes) according to your timetable requirements
2. Half Day – 1 hr 30 min sessions –1 or 2 sessions per half day
3. Your choice, by negotiation
4. After School Session – 2 hours
6. Holiday Program – 10am to 5pm (day)
5. Term Project – half day, once fortnight – 10 half days
6. Major Term Project – Full day , once fortnight ( this could be with 1, 2 or 3 classes as required) 10 full days
In addition schools may select a theme, or use one of my themes for their session.
I am also prepared to design sessions specific to your requirements, please contact me to discuss your ideas.
Suitable For - years - 3 to 10 unless otherwise stated. RoboCup Soccer session suits years 9-10. Please refer to individual session details for more information.
Maximum Class size – 28 students
After School and Holiday sessions – 16 students
Special needs students must have an accompanying aid.
LEGO® Consultancy -
Purchase your LEGO® through me:
Where schools are considering purchasing LEGO® Education resources I am available for in-school appointments and staff meetings to discuss your equipment requirements and usage and formulate quotations for this equipment.
Due to my strategic alliance with Moore Educational I am able to provide this service free to schools within the Melbourne Metropolitan area.
My Moore Educational NXT robotics customers will receive a free copy of my "ROBOTOOLS" DVD on purchasing NXT sets via Moore Educational.
Has your school got plenty of older un-used LEGO® ?
I offer a refurbishment and revival service to get you using this valuable equipment again plus P.D. for your staff in usage
Curriculum Consultancy and Course Writing
I have authored a large amount of robotics course material all linked to V.E.L.S. I am available to assist with course development and supply content material specific to your school's needs. This service is supplied by negotiation, please contact me for more information.Curriculum Links
Click on the RESOURCES and LINKS bricks at left/ top pull-down menu for activities and ideas.
Sessions focus on V.E.L.S. Domains – Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Systems, Interpersonal Development and Personal Learning
Specific V.E.L.S outcomes will be available on this site soon and provided on the session day.
Student Incursion Sessions
Robot Challenge - FIRST® LEGO® League
Fun For Boys Robot Soccer Challenge
Smart Moves : Stop Motion Animation, Claymation
Datalogging Basics for the Middle Years
Teachers Professional Development
Your Digital Education Revolution for 2012
I am available for curriculum days, network meetings and staff meetings, this includes weekends.
By arrangement I can plan and run a complete weekend I.C.T experience for your staff either at your school or at a venue that offers accommodation and conference facilities. Phone me to discuss your ideas
I can also be engaged for curriculum consultancy and course writing
Teachers P.D. Sessions
These sessions are delivered by Sue Inness who has current, relevant experience teaching both students and teachers in these specialised areas
All sessions address the V.E.L.S. and the Standards For Professional Practice for Teachers using practical, understandable resources and teachers notes.
Teachers professional development sessions can be run either in-school or at your school or conference venue. After school, evening and weekend time slots available.
External venues are regularly scheduled for sessions marked ##
## Robotics as a Teaching Tool(Conducted at your venue or my external venue)
Datalogging Basics in the Math's and Science Classroom
Fun and Games - Using Game Making to Enhance Student Learning
Excel Essentials: Using Excel to enhance Math's and Science - Basic Skills
Excel Expanded: Using Excel to enhance Math's and Science - Improver Skills
Power Point Essentials - for animation and presentations, includes some of the "bells & whistles"
Software Gift Basket (useful freeware & shareware)
Computer Skills - Extension training
FIRST® LEGO® League (Robotics)
OFF SITE, regular sessions conducted at - LEGO® EDUCATION CENTER, 37 Hall St, Moonee Ponds.
Supplied Equipment
Computers
I supply 15 lap top computers (PC running Windows) with mice and all the relevant software loaded, power boards and extension leads (includes web cams for Claymation).
I also provide my own Data Projector and any challenge mats and items required for the incursion
For staff training sessions staff can use their own computers or my computers.
Software On My Lap-Top Computers / Available Software Applications
- Windows XP pro operating and service pack 2 system with:
- Microsoft Office Professional 2007
- Word
- Power Point
- Excel
- Paint
- Outlook
- Windows Movie Maker
- Internet Explorer
- LEGO® RoboLAB 2.9.3
- LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXTg Version 2 Education programming platform
- LEGO® Digital Designer
- Monkeyjam *
- Kidpix
- Tales Animator*
- AvaCam Image Capture*
- Photoshop Elements
- Full Adobe Creative Suite: Dreamweaver, Contribute, Fireworks, Flash
- Gamemaker*
- Thunderbird*
- Firefox*
- Corel Painter Essentials
- Paint.NET*
- Scratch*
- Evrsoft FIRST® Page*
Plus associated minor applications and computer management tools.
* Indicates free application downloaded from the net.
Laptop Lab Hire
Note : This equipment is provided free with incursions and Teacher's P.D.
My 15 laptop computers are available for hire in the Melbourne Metropolitan area. Hire also includes all electrical leads and power boards and mice. Pre-loaded software is listed above; your software can be loaded by arrangement
| ITEM | Per Day Cost |
| Laptop Lab of 15 laptops, includes listed software , mice and power boards and extension leads | $250.00 +G.S.T |
| Lighting for claymation ( lamps) | $5.00 each +G.S.T |
| Coreflute claymation stages | $3.00 each per day +G.S.T |
| Web Cameras | $5.00 each +G.S.T |
Conditions apply
Robots and LEGO® Equipment
For Robotics sessions I supply 15 LEGO® NXT Robots. I can use your equipment if you would like to keep models built or have a focus on construction. I’m experienced using LEGO® MINDSTORMS RCX robots, and I can use your equipment if you have these sets in your school and would prefer to use your sets.
Claymation – Stop Motion Animation
In addition to the 15 Laptop Computers with AvaCam and Windows Movie Maker loaded. I also supply the modeling materials, basic scenery backdrops (plus art materials for students to make their own scenery) props and a “stage shells”, as well as 15 web cameras and lighting. In preparation students are encouraged to develop a story board and draw / paint their scenery. See preparation suggestions for this incursion in the incursion outline
Session Rates for Incursions
and Teacher's P.D (Your Venue)
All equipment supplied
Per day at your school**** |
$590.00 + G.S.T. |
Per Half Day (Only available if your location is within 80 min drive from Kyneton) |
$395.00 + G.S.T. |
2 hours after school – (if already in school)* |
$270.00 + G.S.T. |
2 hours after school - If not already in school |
$300.00 + G.S.T. |
10 half days, includes 2 hours after school session for teachers |
$3,950.00 + G.S.T. |
10 days , includes 2 hours after school session for teachers |
$5,900.00 + G.S.T. |
Staff- Computer benchmarking – per 4 staff concurrently- per 40 min session ** |
$79.00 + G.S.T. |
LEGO® stock-take – per hour *** |
$65.00 + G.S.T. |
Robotics As A Teaching Tool – per person at LEGO® Education Centre |
$130.00 + G.S.T. |
Download a printable .pdf brochure of the information on this page
My rates and sessions are flexible, please phone me to discuss your session requirements.
Please phone me to discuss weekend PD options and your venue requirements. This option will be quoted as required
* Reduced rate if this 2 hour after school session for staff / after school student program is conducted on the same day as the incursion / staff training i.e. I am already at your school
** Minimum 12 staff members
*** Must accompany a 2 hour Staff After School session
Maximum number of students per school session 28. Maximum number for after school/ holiday program is sixteen.
Incursions suit years - 3 to 10 unless otherwise stated.
Country sessions- Rates by negotiation, please contact me to discuss
Terms strictly 14 days from invoicing.
Bookings
Check My Availability - Dates
Online Calendar - view my available dates for 2012 or download a hard copy
What parts of Victoria do I service?
****For student incursions I work primarily in central and outer (northern) Melbourne suburbs, I can also travel as far as Geelong. As I am based in Kyneton, I also service outer areas such as Sunbury and Melton and parts of Central Northern Victoria such as Bendigo.
Outlying Areas
For other more remote rural areas such as Woodonga, Wangaratta etc. I am prepared to negotiate arrangements if we can organize several sessions in surrounding schools on following days. In these cases we may need to negotiate a travel and accommodation fee
Trainers Profile
Sue Inness
Sue Inness holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and is a former primary teacher who now holds a VIT Permission to teach CRT. After leaving full-time teaching, Sue has spent 30 years being involved in curriculum days, conferences, network meetings and professional development, in the areas of art, technology, information technology, mathematics and science. She has also authored educational books, literacy games and Robotics Teaching Tools CD’s.
Sue has worked with major teaching aids wholesalers- Educational Experience and Modern Teaching Aids, as an Education Consultant with a LEGO® Education focus. Sue currently works as a sub-contractor with Moore Educational , 
Australia's leading Educational LEGO® supplier. Sue's specialist areas are robotics and datalogging and mechanical systems in science, ICT (claymation and game making) and technology. She is also active on the Robocup Junior Australia, Victorian committee. Sue has been a mentor and teacher participating in eTrain , The Western Anamatronics Project in conjunction with Scienceworks and several Innovations and Excellence and ASISTM projects ( see photo’s in the Robot Gallery). Sue is currently running 2 units of Robotics for Methodist Ladies College Year 7 classes and is a regular presenter for G.A.T.E.W.A.Y.S ( Gifted and Talented).
Sue’s sessions always use practical teaching techniques that directly address the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. Her workshops are presented with realistic solutions, practical classroom approaches and a touch of humor. Her student sessions are highly motivating and interesting to students.
Notes - Working With Children and Police Checks have been done and these documents are available on request.
Diploma of Teaching, Certificate 4 in Workplace Training & Assessment. VIT Permission To Teach CRT
I carry public liability insurance and have completed an Anaphylaxis management course in 2009.
Contact Me
Mobile: 0414 184 033
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