ICT CPD 4 FREE

Naace is pleased to announce the launch of a new web site, sponsored by TDA, offering ICT teachers FREE on-line continuing professional development opportunities.

The materials are available on www.ictcpd4free.co.uk and they are totally free to use.

What are the courses?

The training modules, written by experts in their field, cover topics that have been identified by teachers as areas where additional training opportunities would be beneficial, including the following:

• Assessment of ICT in Primary Phase,
• Assessment of ICT in Secondary Phase,
  
• ICT knowledge within the QCA Primary Framework,
  
• Embedding e-safety in the Curriculum – Short Course
  
• Embedding e-safety in the Curriculum – Long Course
  
• Exploring Digital media
  Introduction to fin ding Digital Resources
  
• Developing higher-order thinking skills utilising ICT mind mapping and concept mapping interfaces
  
• High Interaction, Reflection and Peer Assessment through Educational Online Forums.

What’s in it for me?

• Study in your own time, at your leisure, without pressure and without charge.
  
• Use courses designed by teachers and practitioners that follow a familiar format and have many practical applications in the classroom.
  
• Receive recognition with a personalised certificate for every course completed and aggregate these awards over time to gain the Naace Online ICT Diploma.
  
•  Whilst doing so become part of an online community that grows and grows and supports its members.
  

Where can I do this?

At ictcpd4free! Register now at www.ictcpd4free.co.uk