VCAL VIBES

Ms Julie Elkin

VCAL Teacher

Ms Elkin’s VCAL class spent some time on Corio Bay, learning about the importance of the Port to Geelong’s economy. They then went to the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC) where they were introduced to various career pathways involved with the operations of a busy port.

Biolab

Ms Elkin’s VCAL students ventured to Biolab to participate in the Human Machine activity. They gathered data to test the effectiveness of two popular heart rate monitoring devices. They analysed the data and found that the Fitbit device was not as reliable as a heart rate strap when it came to measuring the heart rate at high levels of exercise. As well as using technology to collect the data, students were involved in mathematical calculations to ascertain the reliability of the devices.