ICT for Teaching Assistants

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 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.This second edition has been fully updated to take into account the recent changes in the Primary and Secondary National Curricula, developments in ICT and the revised National Occupational Standards. It looks at the impact of these changes and includes:practical examples of how ICT, including web-based tools such as 'blogs' and 'wikis', is being usedsuggestions for activities with ideas for how these can be used in a variety of contextsadvice on gathering evidence to help build assessment plansinformation on health and safety and legal requirementsWith links throughout to the National Occupational Standards for Teaching Assistants at Levels 2 and 3, this accessible and easy-to-use book is essential for teaching assistants who wish to develop their confidence in ICT.