The DLTV Maggie Iaquinto VCE Computing Educator of the Year Award recognises the importance of the work of a VCE teacher, which significantly contributes to computing at the senior secondary level.

The winner of the award will receive:

• An award presented at the next DLTV state conference, DigiCon.

• Individual membership to DLTV for one year.

• Recognition on the DLTV website.

Eligibility

Nominees must be based in a school and considered a member of the teaching staff of that school. Applicants must be either an individual member of DLTV or a staff member of a DLTV member school or learning institution.

The VCE award acknowledges the work of Victorian teachers who teach any of the following Senior Secondary School subjects:

• VCE Unit 1: IT in action, Unit 2: IT pathways Units 3 & 4: IT Applications, Units 3 & 4: Software Development

• VCE Algorithmics (HESS)

• VCE VET – Cisco, ICT, Integrated Technologies, Interactive Digital Media

Submission Process

Nomination should be supplied to the Chair of the selection committee (at office@dltv.vic.edu.au) by 31st May. Submissions for awards should be restricted to six pages only (or equivalent) of printable information with the exception of supporting evidence in other media. Application should include:

• Cover Letter

• Nomination Statement (including reference to criteria)

• Letters of Recommendation (minimum of two)

Criteria for Selection

This award recognises significant achievement, advocacy, support, passion and promotion of the distinguished work by a leading computing educator of senior students. This may include their work to enhance the overall quality of the course that they teach by:

• Teaching at least one of the above subjects for a period of at least 2 years.

• Networking with other VCE teachers who teach in similar areas.

• Providing professional learning opportunities for other teachers.

• Actively participating in relevant social networking engagements.

• Inspiring others to strive for excellence and innovation.

• Developing and disseminating resources for the wider education community.

• Contributing to curriculum, assessment and resources.