Harnessing Technology Transforming Learning and Children’s Services

1. Harnessing Technology Transforming Learning and Children’s Services John Davies – DfES Post 16 e-learning policy

2. Post 16 e-learning Priorities Provide a good quality ICT training and support package for practitioners (Priority 4) Action : Enhance Practitioner e-learning pedagogical skills Milestone : Core, optional and elective units of training and development, based on LLUK’s e-learning sector standards, available by 2007-08 and embedded in Initial Teacher Training and CPD

3. Post 16 e-Learning Programme Outcomes • Enhance Practitioner e-learning pedagogical skillsBy 2008 • 85% of the Post 16 educational workforce is more confident and competent in using ICT and e-learning to deliver learning, teaching and support services • ICT and e-learning built into all Initial Teacher training

4. Equipping our Teachers for the Future Reform of Initial Teacher Training • Initial assessment, using APEL, individual learning plan and support • Level 3 passport to teaching • QTLS within 5 years, via qualification or CPD route • Professional development record, leading into lifelong CPD record • Registration with Institute for Learning

5. Preparation for Reforms • Up to 40 regional pilots in two phases covering: - individual learning plans - mentoring – subject specific and generic - teaching observation and practice • Regional Events “One Year On” • Consultation (led by LLUK) on drafts of the new professional standards for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers

6. Initial Teacher Training Transformation Projects • 9 action research projects integrating e-learning into ITT • Linked to the ITT reform pilots (Mentoring; Initial Assessment; Observation) • Case studies and resources produced

7. E-LEARNING TEACHER TRAINING Transformation Project Michelle Jennings LSDA

8. Context of project E-Learning and the reform of initial teacher training are now key priority areas for education policy, providing a unique opportunity to focus on new approaches to teaching and learning. This is reflected in the precedence given to e-learning as a pedagogical tool in recent government education policy.

9. Targeted areas • Observation • Assessment • Coaching • Course design • CPD • Mentoring • Classroom management • Online teaching and learning • Widening participation • Models of effective practice • Subject specific support • Reflective Practice

10. Title of project: The application of e-learning to support teaching observation and subject mentoring for trainees in the adult and community learning sector KINGSTON COLLEGE

11. http://stream.kingston-college.ac.uk/ Kingston video KINGSTON COLLEGE

12. Title of project: Teacher training in the future, ILT in the present WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

13. Title of project: The integration of e-learning into a PCET training programme BRADFORD COLLEGE

14. Title of project: The creation of an on-line e-learning skills development and support network BARNSLEY COLLEGE

15. Title of project: A Teacher Training Subject Gateway SOUTH BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE

16. Title of project: Embedding e-learning pedagogy in ITT TAMESIDE COLLEGE

17. Title of project: The production of professional development journals and development of reflective practice through blended e-learning COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA

18. Title of project: Transforming teaching and learning: Delivering initial teacher training via e-learning GREENWICH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

19. Title of project: ILT & e-learning unit for ITT SUNDERLAND CONSORTIUM

20. RESOURCE PACK