[elearning] Staff ICT skills

[Michael Torsello (Mr)]

A couple of years ago, management agreed to let me provide 4 45-minute
workshops to all teachers. These were made compulsory for teachers so by
now most  of them have completed all 4 (there are always some sticks in
the mud). The workshops are held on student-free days or after school.
The topics are:

 

*       Effective File Management using a notebook in a network
environment

*       Email use

*       Effective use of the Internet

*       How to use our Intranet

 

My VP in particular was good enough to hassle those who were slow in
completing the workshops, even sent some a stern letter!

Each year I re-run the workshops for new staff or for those who want a
refresher.

 

I also run other workshops on demand - recently have done one on  Vista,
one on tablets and plan one on effective backing up.

 

Fair to say it has worked, teachers are more independent with the skills
and are doing the "right thing".

 

PS I am happy to share my checklist with anyone who is interested. 

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With thanks

Michael Torsello

Director of Computing

St Margaret's School, Berwick

Ph: (03) 9703 8111

 

From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of ARNOTT Suz
Sent: Thursday, 24 July 2008 10:43 AM
To: elearning Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [elearning] Staff ICT skills

 

This is a really good discussion point....

I am trying to inspire my staff to explore new tools.... It's a hard
slog...

We have not used any of the formalised training, only because there was
not much interest.

We did, several years ago, have some self paced CD training in a range
of, I think it was Office 97 then, programs, but the take up was not
good. We run a range of PD session, and they range in attendance. I am
an ICT peer coach, but even that has not inspired many to take that
innovative leap. They seem pretty confident with the office basics....it
is the newer ideas and tools I am keen to get them using

 

I am working on developing a treasure hunt, to increase awareness of web
2.0 tools...(I saw something similar a couple of years ago while
involved with TPL) 

 

Cheers

Suz

 

 

Suzanne Arnott

ICT Staff Support

Photography and Multimedia Coordinator

Elisabeth Murdoch College

Langwarrin

 

"A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though,
awakens your own expectations."
- Patricia Nea

 

 

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From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Phillip Pike
Sent: Thursday, 24 July 2008 10:24 AM
To: elearning Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [elearning] Staff ICT skills

 

We are looking at how best to improve the ICT skills of our staff.  

Have other schools used formal qualifications such as ICT drivers
license or Cert II IT as a PD program for staff.

Any other suggestions would be most welcome.

 

Phil Pike

Director of ICT

Bacchus Marsh Grammar

P (03) 5366 4800

F (03) 53664850

 

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