The Application Period is still open during presentations to schools groups and the E-learning Conference on June 19th.

The European Pedagogical ICT Licence is a modular, flexible and effective training programme for teachers aimed at supporting the integration and embedding of e-learning (information, media and communication technologies) within their teaching.

Northumberland LA E-learning Support Team has been accredited to deliver the EPICT Licence. They have also won TDA funding to enable two cohorts of 20 teachers to undertake the EPICT training free of charge.

The training consists of 8 modules – 4 compulsory and 4 optional (for Module titles see EPICT Leaflet).

Delivery will be through face-to-face support, electronic communication and Northumberland’s Teaching and Learning Environment.

Training will begin with a half-day introductory session during June 2008. This will provide:

• Details about the concept and ideas behind the Pedagogical ICT Licence
• Course structure and expectations
• Assessment requirements
• The VLE system and access
• Support available

This could be of interest to either individuals or groups from schools. Please send applications to attend by e-mail containing: Name, School and current post to Julie Keenlyside (jkeenlyside@northumberland.gov.uk).

The training will be launched in June / July 2008 - confirmation of dates and venue will be based on applicants.