E-Guides eCPD

[Background] [About E-Guides eCPD] [What the programme consists of] [Programme] [Technical requirements for day 2] [Learning Outcomes] [What previous participants have said] [Who can be an E-Guide] [How much does it cost] [E-Guides training for numeracy teachers] [E-Guides for offender learning] [Advanced E-Guides] [Funding] [Contact] [Application Form]

Background

NIACE is pleased to announce a new series of training events as part of the E-Guides training programme.

The E-Guides training programme forms part of the eCPD programme funded by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) along with the Professional  Development Advisers (PDAs) eCPD programme.

"The PDAs and E-Guides and eCPD programmes are exciting opportunities for practitioners in the learning and skills sector to support and enhance through the effective use of technology. The programmes will help to support your IfL 30 hour or pro rata CPD requirements, engage and improve learning employability skills and deliver new demand-led narkets. The programme from a cornerstone in the delivery of 21st Century Skills outlined in Harnessing Technology for Next Generation Learning"

Markos Tiris (Programme Director, LSIS)

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About the E-Guides eCPD

The programme aims to:

• increase the confidence and competence of staff in using technology to deliver learning
• consider and plan models of cascade training, coaching and mentoring, and
• provide E-Guides with resources for developing e-learning with their colleagues in their organisations

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What the programme consists of

The E-Guides eCPD is a three-day blended training programme, which commences with a face-to-face day, followed by a day of online learning activities accessible through the eCPD Online Learning Space (OLS), and concluded with another face-to-face training day.

Day 1 is a face-to-face session which:

• introduces the role of the E-Guide
• enables participants to develop peer support
• provides time to develop skills and knowledge about the development and application of e-learning, and
• sets up action learning groups as part of the E-Guides eCPD

Day 2 is a day of online activities which:

• provides five sessions delivered using a virtual classroom or as self directed activities provided through the OLS
• includes the sessions Content creation, E-assessment, Web 2.0, Resources to support cascade activities, and Blended learning
• encourages participants to continuously review and reflect on their e-learning skills, especially on the application of their learning in their workplace

Access to the online sessions will be provided throughout the training programme as well as on completion of the event.

Day 3 is a face-to-face session which:

• introduces models of cascade training
• develops content creation skills
• asks delegates to share examples and experiences of the online sessions
• will include a session which addresses how the relationship between E-Guides and PDAs will work along with the development of an action plan which will integrate the organisation's e-strategy as part of the whole organisation's approach to e-learning
• will introduce the eCPD framework

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Programme

Day 1 (face-to-face)

• E-learning fundamentals
• Applications of e-learning
• Assistive technology
• Content creation
• Introduction to the virtual classroom

Days 2 (delivered online)

• Using and editing audio
• Web 2.0
• E-assessment
• Resources to support
• Cascade activities
• Blended learning

Day 3 (face-to-face)

• Learning platforms
• Producing and editing audio/video files
• Role of the E-Guide and working with PDAs
• Working with change
• Auditing skills
• Action Planning: cascade

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Technical requirements for day 2

Day 2 will be a day of online activities delivered through a virtual classroom. Please ensure you make arrangements for having access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and away from distractions (you might want to consider working from home). The computer you use for accessing day 2 activities will have to meet the following specifications:

• Intel Pentium 100 processor or above
• 1gb hard drive
• 64mb RAM
• reliable broadband connection
• Internet Explorer 5 or above or equivalent
• Windows 98 or above or equivalent operating system
• headphones/microphone/speakers (the speakers can be internal to the computer)
• email account - an online email account preferred
• word processor software
• presentation software
• up-to-date antivirus and firewall
• software to listen to audio/video files e.g. Real Player, Quicktime, Windows Media Player
• anti-spam software (useful)
• printer (useful)

Please also ensure that you are able to access InstantPresenter; and that you have registered with MyPodcast.com and downloaded the software for creating your own podcasts.

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Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending the training, the participants will be able to:

• enhance the effective use of e-learning across their organisations
• identify appropriate applications of e-learning throughout the learner journey
• produce interactive learning content and support colleagues to develop interactive e-resources
• coach and mentor colleagues in their application of e-learning to their practice

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What previous participants have said about the E-Guides training programme

"The course was very informative and interesting, I am leaving more knowledgeable and I believe a better trainer."
Maria E. O'Meara, Tutor, Care Training East Midlands Nottingham

"I feel very empowered by the programme, and am taking away a wealth of ideas that I can hopefully cascade across my organisation."
Jayne Morgan, ILT Development Manager, Paston College

"Very helpful facilitators with excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject."
Anita Collins, Advanced Practitioner, Leeds College of Technology

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Who can be an E-Guide?

The training is aimed at all staff, paid and unpaid, in the learning and skills sector who are involved with the delivery of learning across different subjects and areas of learning. This includes staff from Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funded learning providers in voluntary & community sector organisations, Workers' Education Association, staff in offender learning and skills, work-based learning organisations, local authorities and FE colleges.

E-Guides need to be confident in their use of ICT, enthusiastic about e-learning, willing to champion change and able to work well with colleagues. E-Guides are expected to cascade their e-learning skills and knowledge across their organisations by contributing to the development of their colleagues’ e-learning skills.

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How much does it cost?

The training is free so there is no cost to participate.

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E-Guides training for numeracy teachers

A three-day E-Guides eCPD training course has been developed specifically for Skills for Life (SfL) Numeracy teachers. The training is based on the E-Guides eCPD training programme, however it takes into consideration the specific needs of SfL learners. The three day training programme aims to support numeracy teachers in developing their e-learning skills to effectively engage and support learners through the use of digital technologies.  The training course will be delivered as three face-to-face training days in Birmingham on 25 /26 January and 25 February 2010.

Capital funding is available to E-Guides who complete the programme. Contact us for more details.

Please note that successful applicants need to be teaching numeracy for a LSC funded provider of the learning and skills sector.

In order to avoid delays to processing your application, please ensure full information which supports your eligibility is provided.

Apply here

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E-Guides for offender learning

A three-day E-Guides eCPD training course has been developed specifically for offender learning. The training is based on the E-Guides eCPD training programme, however it takes into consideration the specific needs of the offender learning sector. The three day training programme aims to support practitioners in developing their e-learning skills to effectively engage and support learners through the use of digital technologies.  The training course will be delivered as a three face-to-face training days in Birmingham on 16/17 February and 16 March 2010. 

Capital funding is available to E-Guides who complete the programme. Contact us for more details.

Please note that successful applicants need to be working for LSC funded offender learning providers.

In order to avoid delays to processing your application, please ensure full information which supports your eligibility is provided.

Apply here

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Advanced E-Guides

A training programme will be available for developing Advanced PDAs and Advanced E-Guides. Contact us for details. More information available here.

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Funding

Funding is available for PDAs E-Guides, Advanced PDAs and Advanced E-Guides. Contact us for further details.

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Contact

For enquiries about places on this training programme, please contact Raksha Kanani on 0116 204 2811 or email e-guides@niace.org.uk

Please note, returning an application form does not guarantee you a place on the programme.

If you are interested in the PDA training, please visit http://ecpd.bdplearning.com/

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Application Form