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Podcasting & digital sound recording using 'Audacity
11 March 2012
Primary Short Courses:
5 March 2012:
Blogging for KS2
Email & Digital Communication KS1 & Lower KS2
19 March 2012:
Control ICT for KS1
Robotics & Systems
Turtles & Games
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School staff who have recently attended training by the ICT team have commented: |
Primary ICT
"Your expertise and input was just the impetus we needed and is much appreciated.”
“Thank you for a supportive and informative course. Certainly know where to come when there are difficulties." |
Secondary ICT
“I have never got so much out of a day’s INSET. I left feeling as though I have a clear vision for the department with regards to KS4 provision and a better understanding of how to use the LP and VLE effectively and confidently" |
ICT in Schools – meeting the needs of pupils in the 21st century
The ICT Team provides high quality up-to-date bespoke training, consultancy and guidance for schools to support them with their crucial role of school improvement and safeguarding. We offer a one-stop shop, bringing together a wide range of expert knowledge, skills and information to support all areas of ICT within schools. The team is able to provide a flexible, creative and innovative approach which meets the needs of individual schools, ensuring sustainability and value for money.
The Hertfordshire ICT Team is well recognised for providing an extensive range of support, training and guidance which includes:
- Strategic planning for Senior Leaders and governors
- eSafety guidance, incident management and training
- The application of new and emerging technologies in the classroom
- Monitoring, review and support of ICT across the school
- Innovative and creative use of ICT across the curriculum
- Effective development and use of learning platforms technologies, virtual learning environments, moodle VLEs and school website to engage pupils and raise standards.
- ICT curriculum review, planning and development
- Specialist support for the ICT subject leader
- ICT training on software for staff, governors, parents and carers
- Review of learning through lesson observations, monitoring of pupil work, moderating teachers planning and pupil voice
- Working with all members of the school community including governing bodies, support staff, pupils and parents.
The ICT Advisers are highly experienced, very knowledgeable and have a good understanding of the latest national and local ICT developments. They are well regarded across Hertfordshire and are recognised nationally. The Advisers are accredited ICT Mark Assessors and are also CEOP trained.
To discuss your needs and arrange support please contact:
Adam Woulds
Tel:
01438 843086 or
Email: adam.woulds@hertscc.gov.uk
School Based Support / CPD
All Key Stages
ICT development for your TAs & Support Staff
The ICT team has a tried and tested in-school programme for classroom support staff. We can support you in auditing their ICT skills and confidence and plan individual support sessions or a full programme to build their capability in this important area.
The training would take place in your school and could include such areas as:
- Basic software training
- Text and graphic processing including picture editing
- Sound and film capture and editing including stop animation
- Use of online spaces and resources, including the school learning platform
- Data handling including databases and datalogging
- Control and monitoring devices and software
- Interactive whiteboard training and development
- Safe use of ICT
TA Ambassadors for ICT
If you prefer we could run our popular “TA Ambassadors for ICT”course in your school or with a local cluster of schools. Read about the course here:
Primary
Primary ICT — getting
it right for your school
 Control ICT Packages - KS1 & KS2
Schools have highlighted the control strand of ICT as being the most challenging to embed within their classroom practice. The Hertfordshire ICT team offers a variety of packages to support schools with the teaching of control ICT. Our control activities support your school with meeting the requirements of the ICT curriculum and develop cross-curricular ICT.
Secondary
Secondary ICT Support & Guidance
The Secondary ICT team is an integral part of Standards and School Effectiveness and provides bespoke training, support and guidance tailored to suit the individual needs of schools. This support is for teachers, ICT Subject Leaders, ICT Strategic Leaders and Senior Leaders.
Bookings
Please contact Ann Layzell for your individual requirements:
Email: ann.layzell@hertscc.gov.uk
For bookings
contact the ICT Admin
Email: ictcurriculum@hertscc.gov.uk
Tel:
01438 843086
Training/Consultancy Sessions
Microsoft Live@Edu (Office 365)
Microsoft Live@Edu (Office 365) is one of the new exciting e-mail systems being used by many schools, children’s centres and extended schools across Hertfordshire.
Find out more about courses, venues and how to book:
Keynote Speaker Service
- Having an INSET or seminar event?
- Meeting with other schools / Headteachers and looking for inspiration?
- Is it time to be ignited with passion; provoked or just rethink your strategy in a small group or large meeting?
Our ICT service has a number of nationally acclaimed speakers, who are able to work in and around the UK, providing bespoke keynote and seminar packages for educators focussing on ICT.
Download our flyer to see how we could work with you to make your event entertaining, memorable and bursting with practical tips.
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iLearn Courses
 Flexible Learning with iLearn - Online Learning Solutions for Schools and Educational Settings
The Standards and School Effectiveness (SSE) range of iLearn modules offer a new and alternative way of online learning. Convenience is the key - you can access iLearn from work or home at a time to suit you. All iLearn courses are free unless marked in red text giving the cost.
- Which digital Camera for my school? - Lite Bite
This module explores the different types of camera technology, including the benefits and limitations.
- ICT Learning Pathways at KS4 - Lite Bite
Please be aware that you will be charged £20 for this course.
This module is designed to help schools find out about the range of KS4 ICT qualifications available and the key considerations when selecting a new qualification.
- e-Safety Essentials For Schools
The eLearning module will provide you with an overview of the eSafety issues, policies/ agreements, key expectations for schools, incident management and ways to promote the ‘Stay Safe Online message.
- What you should know about Facebook Places
Facebook Places is now available in the UK. This is a new function within Facebook which enables users to broadcast their exact location on a linked street map. While this new application has advantages, it also has safeguarding implications for children and for adults. This FREE module provides guidance fpor school on how to use Facebook Places safely.
- 30 ways to use a visualiser
Please be aware that you will be charged £25 for this course.
Visualisers are becoming more and more popular in the classroom and they have a wide range of potential uses, many of which are often overlooked. This module provides 30 ideas for using a visualiser in the primary classroom, to help teachers and support staff get the most from their device.
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