ICT for Teaching Assistants

<p>The role of ICT in enhancing both teaching and learning in classrooms continues to develop no more so than when in the hands of effective practitioners. This easy-to-use book outlines the many ways in which it can be used both as a subject and as a tool to support learning across the curriculum. </p><p>Now fully updated to take into account innovations in ICT and the revised National Occupational Standards <em>ICT for Teaching Assistants</em> looks at the impact of these changes and includes:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Practical examples of how ICT including web-based tools such as ‘blogs’ and ‘wikis’ can be used;</li> <p> </p> <li>Guidance to working competently and safely on the internet;</li> <p> </p> <li>Suggestions for activities with ideas for how these can be used in a variety of contexts;</li> <p> </p> <li>Advice on gathering evidence to help build assessment plans</li> <p> </p> <li>Information on health and safety and legal requirements.</li> </ul><p>With links throughout to the National Occupational Standards for Teaching Assistants at Levels 2 and 3 this accessible book is essential for teaching assistants who wish to develop their confidence in ICT.</p>