Work-based learning E-Guides Training Programme

NIACE is pleased to announce further Work-based learning E-Guides events between May and September 2007

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This programme was developed by NIACE in close partnership with the Association of Learning Providers (ALP), and the Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL) and is funded by The Learning and Skills Council (LSC). A first pilot phase was delivered between September 2006 and March 2007.

Background

The E-Guides training programme aims to support learning provider staff in the use of e-learning and in exploring how learning technologies can be used to improve the learner experience and increase motivation, retention and achievement. The programme aims to train E-Guides - e-learning champions who cascade their e-learning skills and knowledge to colleagues which will support e-learning activities across the whole organisation. E-Guides will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the training programme, which demonstrates their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) focusing on the use of e-learning.

E-learning is learning supported or enhanced by the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (E-learning Standards Lifelong Learning UK/Fento, LSDA 2005). E-learning builds on ICT skills and explores how these can be used to make learning opportunities more accessible and effective. E-learning applies across the occupational areas as identified by the LSC.

WBL provider staff will have the opportunity to book places on the training programme at events delivered between May and September 2007. There is no fee payable in attending the training, however learning providers will need to commit to releasing their staff for the three day off-site training, and to cascade their newly acquired e-learning skills and knowledge to their colleagues. NIACE recommends that each participating organisation nominates 2 members of their staff to train as E-Guides.

Learning providers that complete the Work-based learning E-Guides, and ConnecT training will be able to apply for a £2,000 grant for e-learning equipment. For more details please download Information sheet £2000 grant (word file).

These grants are limited and are available for a short period only and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To register your interest for completing both the Work-based learning E-Guides and the ConnecT training programme, please complete and return the form Declaration of intent: applying for the £2,000 grant (word file).

If you have not completed the ConnecT training programme yet, there are still places available at the following ConnecT events:
Thursday, 24 May 2007 Manchester
Thursday, 7 June 2007  Birmingham
Thursday, 14 June 2007 London
Tuesday, 3 July 2007 Leeds
Thursday, 19 July 2007 Manchester

(for information on how to book a place please contact Lydia McDowall on 020 7654 3325, email Lydia.McDowall@centreforexcellence.org.uk )

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Comments from participants of previous training programmes:

NIACE successfully rolled out the first pilot phase of the Work-based learning E-Guides training programme from September 2006 to March 2007. 93% of participants of the pilot programme rated the programme materials as excellent or good. What providers who attended this training said about the programme:

"One of the most informative and useful training events I have been on! Kept my attention the whole time"

"The materials provided were really good. They are very informative, especially the folders"

"Gone away buzzing, inspired to bring e-learning to our organisation"

"Very informative, useful tools to implement change within my organisation."

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Programme

Registration: 9:30 am
Close: 4:30 pm

Please note: This programme outline is indicative and subject to confirmation.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3 – Regional Workshop

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