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ict course guide
General information
National
Opportunities Fund
General information on the funding of ICT courses for
teachers, and a list of training providers.
Email - education@nof.org.uk
Tel - 0845 0000121
Teacher
Training Agency
Information on the NOF initiative and ICT needs identification
materials.
teaching@ttainfo.co.uk
0845 6000 991 National ICT Course Providers
The
Learning Network and the Special Needs Learning
Network
Training for
primary and secondary teachers, through classroom activity, self-study and online
conferencing sessions. Programmes are run over 15 school weeks in three five-week
modules. info@learning.network.co.uk
The Learning Network runs courses across the country in partnership
with the education departments of Cambridge and Nottingham universities, and many
schools and LEAs. Click here to find your local partnership.
Carter-Small
partnership
National flexible distance learning ICT courses
for school librarians. Out of hours email support and discussion groups.
carolyn@c-carter.demon.co.uk
01963 440076
Centre
for Information on Language Teaching and Research,
Staffordshire University
NOF ICT training solely and specifically for modern language teachers, throughout
England and Wales. Face-to-face contact days at the beginning and end of each
eight-week course, with self-study, email support and online materials in between.
Check site for local dates and venues.
info@cilt-ict.org.uk
0207379 5101
Inclusive
Technology,
ICT for Special Needs Teachers The Inclusive Consultancy
and Training Network provides NOF training for special schools and units, focuses
on severe and complex special needs and provides training through the UK. Two
days with a visiting expert, regional networking days, and distance learning from
a choice of 12 units with support.
inclusive@inclusive.net
01457 819790
Joint
Examining Board
Programmes leading to JEB qualifications are offered
as taught courses by schools and colleges, flexible learning schemes and distance
learning programmes. These include: Certificate in Teaching and Training with
the Internet; Certificate of Competence in the Educational Use of IT; ICTESA Certificate
in Use of ICT in Educational Support and Administration. Qualifications are at
present under consideration by QCA for accreditation into the National Framework.
jeb@jeb.co.uk
01285 641747
Learning
Schools Programme
Developed by the OU to meet the different needs of each teacher/school
librarian, a supported self-study programme combines curriculum and professional
development resources with face-to-face and online adviser support. A school-wide,
school-based approach, allowing trainees to study with great flexibility.
01235 826908
CILIP
(Chartered Institute of Library and Information
Professionals)
In the autumn CILIP will launch four new workshops
in "The
Effective School Librarian" series.
training@cilip.org.uk
020 7255 0560
Canterbury
Christ Church College
NOF training for teachers of RE. One day orientation
at a regional venue of choice, followed by monitored study over 30 weeks, individually
tailored and supported by resources and web-based material, including activities
to use with pupils in class.
ejm10@cant.ac.uk
01727 782802
Science
Consortium
Training specifically for secondary science departments. Based
on the projects Schools On-Line Science and the Multimedia Chemistry School. Ideally
for whole departments. After initial briefing, trainees work towards six lessons
using IT, in the course of a year. Free software, a consolidation session, and
web-based and tutorial support. In-school training can be provided according to
circumstances.
info@scienceconsortium.co.uk
0800 169 8822
Teacherlinc:
Teachers Learning In Linked Communities
NOF training. Mainly flexible
self-study in modules, supported by face-to-face sessions, focussing on classroom
needs for Maths, English and Science. Option for LEAs to licence a managed learning
environment solution with full online and email support.
01223 425558
teacherlinc@logo.com
Technology
Colleges Trust/Centre for British Teachers
NOF training in two courses,
for primary and secondary. Five tutor led modules at TCT and CfBT training centres,
followed by distance learning, online material and support from subject-specific
and phase-specific mentors. Flexible packages, in total from 10 to 40 hours contact
over a 20-week year. Site includes a map listing regional and local training centres.
sdidi@cbft-hq.org.uk
0118 952 3900
Training
in ICT for Special Education
A range of NOF training for special needs
teachers.
KITSch@cant.ac.uk
0208
898 4878 Local ICT Course Providers
Anglia
Multimedia
NOF Funded ICT training in face-to-face sessions with groups
of no more than 12. Good frequently asked questions introduction on website.
AMPD
Norwich
NR1 3YZ
0800 783 1473
Cambridge
Consortium
NOF: A range of options, including assessment of a whole school's
training needs, and different programmes for in-school mentors and classroom teachers,
resources for subject specific teachers.
ict@cea.co.uk
01223 578500
City
of Sunderland Training Consortium
NOF ICT training for school librarians,
initial contact with a mentor followed by on-site work with email and internet
support.
Exeter
University Telematics Centre
Covering a range of skills within the IT
curriculum, both in its teaching and technical support.
telematics@exeter.ac.uk
01392 264758
Historical
Association/Actis
NOF Training ICT for history teaching. Two-level course,
optional initial face-to-face day, followed by online and email training from
the HistoryOnline site.
Email contact form on site.
Institute
of Education, Institute Training Partnership:
ICT and Tools for Inclusion
Institute Training Partnership courses in ICT for secondary school teachers in
English, maths, science, history, geography, economics/business studies, modern
foreign languages, art, music, religious education. Flexible modular system at
three levels, beginning with a face to face day at one of the training schools
or at the Institute of Education in London.
Also TFI (Tools for Inclusion)
Courses for training primary and secondary school teachers in the use of ICT for
learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
itpadmin@ioe.ac.uk
0207 612 6987
International
Curriculum and Assessment Agency
Open to all teachers regardless of sector,
phase of education or experience. Study with CD-rom, other materials and online
interactive systems. There is also a summer school programme, INSET sessions by
ICAA trainers and flexibility towards whole school and individual teacher requirements.
Also a Teacher Certificate and Diploma in ICT with the University of Southampton.
info@icaag.com
01962 735801
For more details: www.icttg.co.uk
IT
Learning Exchange, London University School of
Education
IT support service
for schools, including short (typically one or two days) courses at the centre
within the University in Holloway Road, London. ICT in schools in a variety of
contexts. At present these courses are not accredited.
Courses.itle@unl.ac.uk
020 7753 5092
Kent
IT Schools Partnership
The programme is based on six modules.
Initial face to face session, leading to school-based and supported self study
activities designed to fit comfortably into the next five weeks of the term. Supported
by paper and web based resources. Each module will contain resources to support
Key Stages 1 and 2, early years and SEN. Opportunities for individuals to focus
on their particular needs are offered through a choice of action research activities
in each module.
mailto:KITsch@cant.ac.uk
01227 782802
King
Alfred's College Winchester
NOF ICT Courses for the region, focussing
on primary teachers, with training sessions, networking and online support.
pam.maunders@wkac.ac.uk
Learning
Circuit: Oracle ICT Partnership
ICT for primary maths, primary English,
and primary science. Special modules to help schools plan their management and
implementation of an ICT strategy, together with the management of the training
provision itself. Video material and tools for adapting it.
0208 3923785
Leicestershire
Consortium, National Opportunities Fund
ICT training Available in the
region and neighbouring LEAs, for primary and secondary teachers and school librarians.
Individually priced modules. For serving teachers the training programme is divided
into seven modules. For school librarians, the programme offered is divided into
six. Online and face to face alternatives, and ICT facilities in local schools
and LEAs. The same modular system is employed by the Midlands South East Consortium.
leics.teach@lboro.ac.uk
London
Learning
NOF training for primary school teachers in Greater London. Group
sessions with email support and conferencing.
london.learning@unl.ac.uk
0207 753 5902
Merlin/University
of Hull
Online courses for all teachers at three levels, a forum for
developing personal plans and sharing good practice.
Midlands
South East Consortium
Available in the region and neighbouring LEAs,
for primary and secondary teachers and school librarians. Individually priced
modules. For serving teachers the training programme is divided into seven modules.
For school librarians, the programme offered is divided into six. Online and face
to face alternatives, and ICT facilities in local schools and LEAs. The same modular
system is employed by the Leicestershire Consortium.
midse.teach@dmu.ac.uk
01234 793240
Minerva
Centre, Dixon's City Technology College Bradford,
and Bradford Education Library Service
NOF training for school librarians. A range of whole day briefing
seminars, days can be tailored to school requirements. Followed by school-based
assignments and online support. A common programme, or concurrent sessions for
different subject or management disciplines can be offered.
info@minerva-centre.co.uk
01274 772121
mPowerNet
with Anglia Polytechnic University
NOF training in a phase-specific structure:
foundation, primary, middle, secondary, SEN/SCN across areas of learning. Initial
face to face training followed by self-study, flexible and spread over up to four
terms. For single schools or clusters. Free information CD available. Email and
telephone support and online community.
Email contact form on site.
01245 226930
Online
Literacy
Hands-on ICT training for primary teachers, through a four-day
off-site course, at the Centre for Language in Primary Education, London.
0207 401 3382
info@clpe.co.uk
Sift:
Staffordshire University/Staffordshire
LEA ICT for teachers of geography,
design and technology, history. Three levels. Initial face-to-face training followed
by online learning, developed through a "plan, teach, and review" structure.
sift@staffordshire.gov.uk
01785 353308
South
West Initiative for Training
NOF training for teachers and librarians
in LEAs throughout the South West. Assessment followed by 3-hour in-school training
sessions with up to 12 trainees. Classroom projects, email and phone support and
conferencing.
Email contact form on site.
Talent
Consortium, Lewisham LEA, Goldsmiths and Lewisham
College
NOF training
for teachers across subjects, by a short course, distance learning, online conferencing
and school-based classroom support. Opportunity to move on to Goldsmiths MA in
ICT.
Trafford
ICT Centre
NOF training in the Trafford area across subjects.
Email
contact form on site.
0161 912 3677
University
of the West of England
NOF training by CD-rom, workbook and the ICT Pathways
website. Primary: Core curriculum; Secondary: art, business education, design
and technology, English, geography, history, mathematics, MFL, music, PE, science.
ct@uwe.ac.uk
0117 973 2559 Additional
resources
Teach
ICT
Teach-ICT is a website to support the development of teaching using
information and communications technology: rapid ICT support for teachers and
basic ICT training for schools, supplementary to NOF funded courses.
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