Supporting ICT

ICT as a subject is a core part of the National Curriculum and is increasingly becoming an essential set of skills required to survive and prosper in the world. If applied appropriately, ICT can also be a very effective learning tool across the curriculum. As the use of ICT in schools increases, it becomes progressively more important that all staff involved in pupil learning have a good understanding of when and how it should be applied and when other methods are more appropriate. These sessions will provide teaching assistants with a solid understanding of the role that they can play in supporting learning using ICT and also how to make good critical judgements about the appropriateness of particular ICT resources. However, further skills training may be required.