Professional development (secondary)
What is it? An online search facility for finding, evaluating and buying multimedia resources linked to the National Curriculum.
How can it help? Provides teachers with details of thousands of education multimedia resources, many of which have independent evaluations and/or teacher reviews. All resources support the curriculum taught in schools in England from Foundation to Key Stage 4 and can be bought using eLCs. Many are free.
Embedding ICT @ Secondary: video case
studies
What is it? A pack of CDs supporting teachers' use of ICT in Key Stage 3 subjects. Includes video case studies, links to advice sites and lesson planning materials.
How can it help? They show how ICT skills can be applied and developed in different subjects.
To view or order, click here. Or call 0845 602 2260, or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com and quote ref. DCSF 0152 2004.
What is it? The Hands on Support (HoS) programme provides funding for schools to share and spread good practice in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning through a structured, locally driven programme.
How can it help? HoS focuses on facilitating networks of support by skilled peers and professionals who provide coaching and development for their fellow practitioners, directly relevant to the subject or phase being taught. Support is encouraged to be classroom based using the equipment that practitioners are familiar with. It provides teachers with the opportunity to share and spread good practice in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning across all subjects and key stages.
ICT Across the Curriculum (ICTAC)
The ICTAC pack is a set of materials designed to promote the effective use of ICT across all secondary subjects at Key Stage 3. It builds on the work of the Secondary National Strategy's ICT strand, and the ICT skills that pupils bring to their subject lessons from their ICT lessons.
You can view, download or order here. Or call 0845 602 2260, or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com and quote ref. DCSF 0171 2004G.
What is it? A register of over 200 schools around the country that can provide one-to-one support and advice on ICT.
How can it help? Get first-hand experience from fellow professionals who have already faced the issues your school may be facing.
What is it? The Practical Support Pack is an online collection of materials designed to help primary and Key Stage 3 secondary teachers develop their teaching practice using ICT.
The website — www.teachernet.gov.uk/supportpack — brings together video case studies, lesson content, lesson plans, multimedia resources and ICT support materials, all organised into easily searchable modules. A key feature is the evaluation and reflection materials which help teachers assess the impact the ICT element of the lesson has on their teaching, and their pupils' learning.
How can it help? The Practical Support Pack can help develop teaching practice using ICT by:
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developing teachers' confidence in using ICT as a teaching tool
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providing them with fresh approaches to teaching familiar topics
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helping them to assess the impact the ICT element of the lesson has on their teaching, and their pupils' learning.
Developing teachers' subject teaching can help raise standards in the classroom and teachers' professional development.
The website is here.
Strengthening pedagogy with ICT
What is it? A new interactive DVD from the Secondary National Strategy which
builds on the Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools
(TLSS) materials. This new material looks at the key question: how can
effective use of ICT support and enhance good pedagogical approaches in
classrooms?
How can it help? It gives teachers a staff-development framework to work within and develop their confidence in identifying where ICT could be used an an appropriate tool for learning and teaching. The focus is on how the use of ICT can 'enhance' rather than simply 'replace' current practice.
You can view, download or order here. Alternatively, call 0845 602 2260, or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com and quote ref. 0266-2006.
Subject packs
Each pack contains a range of subject-specific materials for a
particular Key Stage 3 subject. There is also a pack for Key Stage 4. Materials
include:
1 x ICTAC booklet
1 x Using Interactive Whiteboards booklet
1 x CD of up to 6 video case studies, including 1 x EAL
The Maths pack also includes materials produced by NAME (National Association
of Music Educators).
To view, download or order, follow the links below. Alternatively, call
0845 602 2260, or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com and quote the relevant reference
number.
Key Stage 4 pack — DCSF
0811-2004
Art & Design — DCSF
0810-2004
Citizenship — DCSF 0800-2004
Design & Technology — DCSF 0802-2004
Geography — DCSF 0809-2004
History — DCSF 0804-2004
MFL — sorry, no longer available
Music — DCSF 0803-2004
PE — DCSF 0801-2004
RE — DCSF 0799-2004
What is it? A database of ICT resources and activities, quality assured by subject specialists.
How can it help? From simple ideas and questions, to complete lesson plans or schemes of work, this site enables teachers to develop and share ideas for good practice with the use of ICT.
Use of Interactive Whiteboards in Subject Teaching
What is it? A series of booklets to help you take the first steps in using an interactive whiteboard to support your subject teaching. Each booklet focuses on a particular subject and is clear and easy to follow, with practical advice and information.
To view, download or order, follow the links below. Alternatively, call 0845 602 2260, or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com and quote the relevant reference number.
Design & Technology — sorry, no longer available, but you can view a pdf of the doc here
English — sorry, no longer available, but you can view a pdf of the doc here
Mathematics — sorry, no longer available, but you can view a pdf of the doc here
MFL — sorry, no longer available, but you can view a pdf of the doc here
PE - sorry, no longer available, but you can view a pdf of the doc here
RE - DCSF 1276-2005
Science — sorry, no longer available, but you can view a pdf of the doc here
You can also find out more about how interactive whiteboards can enhance your teaching by downloading this guide: Getting the most from your interactive whiteboard: A guide for secondary schools
Video case studies
What are they? Subject-specific video case studies showing different ways in which ICT has been used to enhance learning and teaching in a range of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 subjects. Hear teachers talking about their experiences of using ICT and see pupils using ICT in the classroom.
How can they help? They provide real-life examples to help you reflect on your own practice. Click on any of the subject links below (will take you to a new site):
- Applied Art and Design
- Applied Business
- Applied ICT
- Applied Science
- Art
- Citizenship
- Design and Technology
- Engineering
- English
- Geography
- Health and Social Care
- History
- Leisure and Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Maths
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science
ICT Across the Curriculum (ICTAC)
The ICTAC pack is a set of materials designed to promote the effective use of ICT across all secondary subjects at Key Stage 3. It builds on the work of the Secondary National Strategy's ICT strand, and the ICT skills that pupils bring to their subject lessons from their ICT lessons.
To order, call 0845 602 2260, or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com and quote ref. DCSF 0171 2004G.
SLICT (Strategic Leadership of ICT)
What is it? A professional leadership development programme, designed by head teachers for head teachers, that works with head teachers to review their leadership and the possibilities that ICT can bring to extend and enhance learning and teaching in school.
How can it help? Provides an opportunity to work with up to 40 headteachers to consider key strategic issues, evaluate solutions and unlock the potential of ICT.
Last updated: 08 July 2007
