ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) for CPD

Do you want to learn more about how computers work? Do you use word-processors or presentation software to create resources for pupils? Do you want to be able to support pupils better when working in ICT lessons?

The DLC can offer the opportunity for staff in schools and colleges to further develop their skills in using computers, using Internet and email, and using Microsoft Office applications. Should you wish you can also prepare yourself for the European Computer Driving Licence qualification online, at a time and place to suit you.

The ECDL qualification tests a range of knowledge, skills and understanding in using a computer effectively, working with common office applications and using the Internet and e-mail. There are seven modules, each module requiring you to pass a test in order to achieve the full qualification. However, there is no requirement for you to take the qualification, and you could use the course materials to pick and choose those areas that you would like to develop for your own professional activities, working as and when you have time and at a pace to suit you.

Staff will need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection to log-on to our special website where all the learning materials are provided. The materials use Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP as a basis for gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for the ECDL exam. This online learning course is designed for people who already have a good familiarity with using computers in everyday life and do not require basic face-to-face support, but are looking to further their knowledge and possibly gain an industry-recognised qualification.

All the materials and activities are provided online. There is no face-to-face support, and tutor support will be given via email and online message boards. There is no limit on the amount of time you choose to study the materials or in what order. There are no deadlines to work towards, unless you wish to take the ECDL qualification. If you do wish to take the ECDL tests, then you will need to make arrangements with a local testing centre of your choice (the testing centre will make a charge for this). Further information on ECDL and what it covers can be found on the official ECDL website at http://www.ecdl.co.uk

The course is available for 30 weeks from the start date.

Cost is £120 per learner.

Internet Proficiency Broadcast for Upper KS2

This course shows children how to look after their personal information when using the Internet. Using fun activities and simulations we explore websites, chat rooms, using mobile phones and e-mail, whilst thinking about how to have fun online and stay safe at the same time. The lessons are broadcast to the whole class using an interactive whiteboard or screen with speakers.

Following each broadcast a number of activities are provided online that the class teacher can use with their class during the week. The course makes use of some of the materials from the BECTa Internet Proficiency Scheme for KS2 children. The seven lessons include: using technology to communicate, SMART thinking, personal information, using email safely, chatting with care, using mobile phones safely,and evaluating websites.

The session duration is 20 minutes for 7 weeks.

The cost of this course is £450.00. (£225 within the East Riding of Yorkshire)

Net Safety

Children are prepared for an online world and are shown how to take control of their own personal information. The lessons provide lots of helpful tips, advice and information on how to stay safe as well as having fun on the Internet. They will use instant messaging, create their own websites, use e-mail and chat rooms, research their school work and keep in touch with friends on their mobile phones.

We also provide a range of follow up activities for your class, enabling them to practise their skills in a safe online environment. 6 pre-recorded lessons for use with the whole class can be accessed at times to suit the teacher.

A comprehensive teacher’s guide and follow up activities are also provided to allow practice in a safe on line environment. Access is available for the full academic year.

The cost of this course is £1.00 per pupil.

Get Set For The Net for Year 2

This programme has been carefully created to provide a structured, relevant and age-appropriate introduction to Internet Safety for Y2 children. With children making use of the Internet and mobile phones in their everyday lives at an ever younger age, it is vitally important that Internet awareness training is not left until it is too late. Our unique programme is made up of a series of pre-recorded online lessons, accompanied with lesson notes.

These can be used with the whole class on an interactive whiteboard at any time. By watching the broadcasts, and engaging in discussion and activities with each other, children will be shown both the benefits and the dangers of the Internet. A comprehensive teacher’s guide is provided, and teachers have access to a range of follow up resources, links and worksheets to reinforce what pupils have learnt.

Access is available until the end of the current academic year.

The cost of this course is £1 per pupil.

Introduction to Spreadsheets for Y5 and Beyond

This course is also available as a broadcast.

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to spreadsheets as a modelling tool. Learners will be aware of how to enter numbers, labels and simple formulae into a spreadsheet and to use the data to calculate totals. They will be introduced to spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and will explore how changes in price and quantity can affect the total cost. The course is aimed at Year 5 children and matches the key knowledge, skills and understanding covered in the QCA ICT Unit 5d Introduction to Spreadsheets.

As an alternative, this course can be broadcast to the whole class on an Interactive whiteboard.

The session duration is 30 minutes lasting for 4 weeks.

The cost of this course is £32.00 per pupil (£16.00 within the East Riding). Alternatively a broadcast version is available at £260 per series of broadcasts (£130 in the East Riding of Yorkshire).

Who's in Control? for Year 5 and 6

This course is also available as a broadcast.

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to using sensors to control devices in everyday life. The course is designed for children who have already had experience of using Flowol© to control outputs with a control box, and builds on work done in the Who’s In Control course. The course aims to cover the basic taught requirements of the QCA ICT Unit 6C (Control and Monitoring), but schools should be aware that to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for ICT pupils should follow up this course with work done using control equipment in their own classrooms.

The course runs for 5 weeks, each session lasting 45 minutes.

Cost is £60.00 per pupil, £30.00 for pupils within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Due to the requirements of the originators of © Flowol software, schools will need to have a site licence for © Flowol software before they can take part in this course. © Flowol is copyright Keep IT Easy.

Can You Sense It? for Y5 and Y6

For pupils with previous experience of control.

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to using sensors to control devices in everyday life. The course is designed for children who have already had experience of using © Flowol to control outputs with a control box, and builds on work done in the "Who's In Control?" course.

The course aims to cover the basic taught requirements of the QCA ICT Unit 6C (Control & Monitoring), but schools should be aware that to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for ICT pupils should follow up this course with work done using control equipment in their own classrooms.

The course runs for 5 weeks, each session lasting 45 minutes.

Cost is £60 per pupil, £30 for pupils within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Due to the requirements of the originators of © Flowol software, schools will need to have a site licence for © Flowol software before they can take part in this course. © Flowol is copyright Keep IT Easy.

Amazing Animated Animal Antics for Y5 and Y6 Gifted & Talented

The course is an exciting blend of online teaching and independent ICT work for gifted and talented children in art. The children will have free access to the online 2D animation program Fluxtime Studio, which the children can access from home or school for up to two terms after the course finishes. The course will show them how to apply their artistic skills to create sophisticated animated worlds of their own making, working collaboratively with other children in the group.

The course runs for 6 weeks, each session lasting 45 minutes.

Cost is £73.00 per pupil. £37.00 for pupils within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The cost includes an additional £1.00 for the Fluxtime licence which is available for 1 year.

Island Adventures for KS1

This is an exciting, innovative course which is based on one of the 'Katie Morag' stories written by Mairi Hedderwick.

It links the curriculum areas of literacy, ICT, geography, art and PE and is principally designed to be taught to eight more able Year 2 children from one school or nearby schools.

The course runs for 4 weeks. There are 4 sessions of 45 minutes and a half-day final session based in your school.

There needs to be a minimum of 6 children for this either in the same school or where children can easily be transported for the final half-day session (possibly a network link).

Cost is £150.00 per pupil in the Hull area and £75.00 for pupils in the East Riding of Yorkshire.