Over the past week Textpod has been out and about, networking, spruiking and negotiating the bizarre (deadly, actually) Melbourne weather. Jo Scanlan was invited to present at the Home Economics Victoria Annual Conference 2016 on 18 November about the new VCE Food Studies curriculum, which she wrote for the VCAA in collaboration with the review panel. Specifically, Jo's conference presentation waxed lyrical about the hot-off-the-(digital)-press Advice for Teachers, which she co-wrote (Units 1 & 4). The Advice is jam-packed with gazillions of suggested teaching and learning activities.
Next was our attendance at the Urban Agriculture Forum, held at Melbourne University Burnley Campus on November 20 & 21. What a wonderful, illuminating couple of days. Where to start with the power and importance of being able to grow and make our own food? Perhaps with Sustain: The Australian Food Network. Nick Rose and his team are doing great work, as are so many other organisations and individuals. Very inspiring. Textpod was excited and gave out lots of cards!
Now we have to put our heads down and get some actual writing and editing done. Deadlines :-/