Developing e-Learning in your School (Primary)
Overview
This highly interactive online course contains videos, practical examples, templates and resources to assist in the development of a school’s e-Learning Plan, with a particular focus on literacy. Participants are supported by NCTE e-tutors, all primary teachers with excellent ICT skills and experience of ICT integration in their own schools.
Course Description
Enrolment:
Enrolment for this course is now CLOSED.
The current instance of this online course will remain accessible from 9am on Monday, 20th February, 2012 to 5pm on Friday 23rd March, 2012. e-Tutor support will be available to you between these dates. You are advised to complete the course during this period.
You can access you course by clicking here
(when the course commences)
Information about all further NCTE online CPD opportunities that may arise during the school year will be available at www.ncte.ie/onlinecourses, on NCTE learning online and in the NCTE newsletter.
| Duration | 15 hours (at times of your own choosing) |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Sector | Primary |
| Target Audience | All primary principals, ICT co-ordinating teachers, and teachers who are interested in planning for the integration of ICT in their class and school. |
| Prerequisites | Participants should have intermediate level ICT skills and experience of using the Internet. A good broadband Internet connection is required, as is a Teaching Council Registration Number. |
Course Objectives
This course should enable participants to:
- Understand the concept of e-Learning in schools
- Understand the e-Learning planning process
- Learn how to identify their school’s current e-Learning status
- Learn how to identify priorities for e-Learning in their school
- Understand the key roles played by all members of staff in the development of e-Learning in a school
- Identify ways to encourage and continue the development of e-Learning in their school
- Address all of the above with a particular focus on literacy development in the primary school.
Course Content
The course consists of a course introduction which introduces participants to the course itself, the e-Learning environment and the other e-Learners. It is then followed by 5 modules with associated discussion and activity forums, to which participants are required to contribute:
- Module 1: Introducing e-Learning in a School
- Module 2: Reviewing e-Learning in your school
- Module 3: Developing an e-Learning Plan
- Module 4: Applying a whole school approach to e-Learning
- Module 5: e-Learning in action in your school
Course Schedule:
Available from 20th February - 23rd March, 2012.
Full e-Tutor support will be available throughout.
Some comments from those who’ve already completed the course:
“A very well structured course where the course material was presented in a very comprehensive and thorough fashion. I thought it was excellent.”
“I got a lot from the course. I didn't realise what a great wealth of resources and support are available from the NCTE and I will be making use of them much more in the future.”
“The tutors were very willing to help and were easily contactable.”
“A fantastic course, very enjoyable and comprehensive!”
