We aim to schedule up to three e-learning Forum meetings each academic year, The issues covered will include both those concerning staff development and the full ILT agenda. Details are publicised via our JISCmail Discussion lists and Events Database.
The eSkills for e-Learning Programme is a course comprising of 8 x 3 hour modules which cover the essential skills and knowledge which are needed by teaching practitioners to enable them to use technology for teaching & learning. To see an Excellence Gateway case study on eSkills in the Eastern Region please go tohttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=194464
Further Information regarding eSkills is available at http://eskillsrsceastern.jiscinvolve.org/
Supporting the use of technology in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) is an important part of the JISC Regional Support Centre (RSC) remit. As a tool to support RSC work with teacher educators, new teachers, mentors and relevant managers, RSC Advisors have developed a web-site to share expertise and knowledge. Though the focus is on the lifelong learning sector, the site could be useful to all educational sectors. http://initialteachertraining.jiscinvolve.org/
You don't need to start from scratch when planning training sessions as listed below are a selection of useful sites which contain training materials.
The Excellence Gateway, the complete online service for post-16 learning and skills providers and the new home for Learning and Skills Web and Excalibur. Here you will find examples of good practice from your peers, networks to support self-improvement, suppliers of improvement services plus tools and materials to support teaching and learning.
eCPD is two training programmes which integrate to form eCPD: