EPICT Wins prestigious 'World of Learning' Award
Against stiff competition, we have won Educational & Learning Export Product of the Year (sponsorsed by UKTI).
www.learnevents.com/award-finalists-2008.php
Coming Soon, new EPICT Licence module in e-safety awareness....
EPICT UK are currently developing this module with Durham County Council under
guidance from TDA. This new optional module will be available in the Autumn.
"One of the strongest messages I have received during my Review was
about the role that schools and other services for children and families have
to play in equipping children and their parents to stay safe online."
Dr Tanya Byron
EPICT UK Meet Us @
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Annual Conference
26th and 27th November, Birmingham ICC - Stand E25
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week 17 — 21 November. Visit the Anti-Bullying Alliance website
IWF Awareness Day 24th October
EPICT UK Present
EPICT are delighted to have been invited to speak at the following events:-
Handheld Learning - London, 14 & 15 October 2008
EPICT UK in the News
EPICT Licence and Clyebank College showcased in latest SCQF news
Scotland's Colleges Enhancement Feature
ICT funding 2008 to 2011: Harnessing Technology Grant
The DCSF, DIUS and Becta have launched the Harnessing Technology: Next Generation
Learning strategy. It emphasises the need to ensure that every school, college,
university or training provider is 'technology confident', and calls for greater
attention to be given to learners, parents and the professional development
of teachers and trainers. Grant
Guidance
Teacher in Poole or Northumberland?
A small number of spaces are available on a funded EPICT programme managed by the Local Education Authorities. For more information contact us
BECTA Harnessing Technology Review
Progress and impact of technology in education - "Technology-related training remains a priority in both primary and secondary schools, and particularly the former (Kitchen et al.,2007). Although there is increasing access to technology, in terms of the maturity of the workforce in adopting these technologies, training remains an issue"....Download Full Report
TDA - Why Sit Still in Your Career?
Professional Standards for Teachers. The professional standards will help guide teachers' professional development and career choices. More information
Epict Licence and the ECPD Framework
EPICT UK are currently undertaking a mapping exercise between the licence and the newly available eCPD Framework devised by the LSDA/LSN (Learning and Skills Network) and corresponding to the new ELearning Standards for educators.
Research
The Impact of ICT in Schools
This landscape review found that evidence of impact is inconsistent across schools, subjects and technologies. The greatest impact is found where the use of ICT is embedded in everyday classroom experience, has clear educational goals, and is seen as purposeful by pupils.
