About the programme
[Aim and Objectives]
[Training Programme]
[Benefits]
[Learning Outcomes]
[Who can be an E-Guide?]
[Booking Information]
[Accreditation]
[CPD]
[Contact]
Aim and Objectives
The programme aims to drive improvement in teaching and learning by increasing the effective use of e-learning in all areas of learning, by developing the skills and knowledge of E-Guides to support colleagues in their use of technology.
The programme objectives are to:
- Explore the role of E-Guides
- Develop skills in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Consider and plan models of cascade training, coaching and mentoring
- Provide E-Guides with resources for developing e-learning with their colleagues in their organisations.
Training programme
The training programme takes a blended approach and will consist of two face-to-face training sessions with a day of online activities in between.
Day 1 (face-to-face day)
- E-learning fundamentals
- Application of e-learning
- Assistive technology
- Content creation
- Introduction to the virtual classroom
Day 2 (delivered online)
- Putting it into practice
- Using and editing audio
- Web 2.0
- E-assessment
- Cascade activities
Day 3 (face-to-face day)
- Learning platforms
- Producing and editing audo/video files
- Role of the E-Guide and working with PDAs
- Auditing skills
- Action planning
Benefits of the programme?
- E-Guides learn new teaching approaches and perspectives to share with their subject colleagues
- The E-Guides e-learning skills can contribute to engaging learners more effectively: potentially leading to better retention, motivation, completion, attainment and achievement
- The programme enables ongoing networking, support from communities of practice, and access to further training events
- Support for the application is required from senior management, which ensures that the whole organisation benefits from E-Guides training
- The E-Guides eCPD is aligned to the revised eCPD framework and complements the PDAs eCPD
- Fulfil part of the Institute for Learning's (IfL) 30 hour (or pro rata) continuing professional development (CPD) requirement
- Optional accreditation through the EDI Level 3 certificate in Educational Use of ICT
- Capital funding is available for E-Guides. Please contact us for details
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the training, the participant 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
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.
Booking Information
A schedule of events and access to the online booking system can be found at http://www.niace.org.uk/eguides-ecpd.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Participation in the E-Guides events and E-Guides Plus events can contribute to your 30 hour CPD (or pro-rata) requirement, provided you:
- Critically reflect on what you have learnt
- Evidence how you have applied this to your practice
- Evidence how this has impacted on your learners’ experience and success
Participants on the programme receive a certificate of attendance.
Contact
For further information on the E-Guides training events or E-Guides Plus events, please contact
Raksha Kanani on 0116 2042811
or e-mail e-guides@niace.org.uk