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Naace has a key role in the development and delivery of the ICT Mark working with our partner, the awarding body, Becta. The ICT Mark is an accreditation for schools who have reached nationally agreed levels within the Becta self-review framework.

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.

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT's) can now join Naace for one year at the special price of £20.

The second programme of Naace Connect concentrates on Learning Platforms in Schools:

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Naace membership is open to any person who is able to contribute to the achievement of its primary aim: to advance education through the appropriate use of ICT. Applications are welcome from anyone who shares the aim of the Association.

Naace seeks to appoint a part-time ICT Mark Administrative Assistant on a fixed term contract until 30th June 2011 (2 days per week, Thursday & Friday). The ICT Mark Administrative Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that Naace project activities are administered accurately to the highest standard and to support the work of the Naace office. The post holder will support the ICT Mark Project Officer to ensure that Naace meets its contract deliverables to BECTA within the ICT Mark project.

In the first programme of Naace Connect we are treated to five episodes:

Mobile Phones supporting English

Rachel Johnson, an English teacher at Sandon High School in Stoke-on-Trent, shows how she harnesses students' mobile phones to improve learning outcomes in English.

Web 2.0 Applications in Modern Foreign Languages

Jose Picardo, Head of Modern Languages at Nottingham High School for Boys, describes how he harnesses web applications to improve learning outcomes for his students.

Barriers to adoption in Secondary Schools compared to Primaries

Professor Angela McFarlane outlines why it is often more difficult to develop innovative ICT-enabled approaches in secondary schools.

Bridging the Digital Divide: 1

Becta's Niel McLean describes the Home Access Project.

Bridging the Digital Divide: 2

Becta's Vanessa Pittard reports on early findings from the Home Access Project.

All you need to know about the ICT Mark from an assessor's perspective

The Classroom Quality Standards (CQS) provide a universal, classroom level, self-evaluation tool to support schools in improving provision for their more able, gifted and talented pupils. http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/LibraryResources.aspx?libraryId=12
Following this consultation, revised versions will be provided on CD-ROMs and made available free to all schools. Here is Naace's response.