1. Di Dawson, E-Guide Trainer
ITQ Learning & Skills
Di Dawson, E-Guide Trainer

2. This workshop aims to offer you….
An opportunity to hear about the ITQ Learning and Skills – a new qualification designed specifically for teaching staff
The chance to experience some of the activities relating to holistic assessment of this qualification
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3. Background to the ITQ L & S project
The ITQ for Learning and Skills project is a joint initiative between NIACE, e-skills UK and Becta
Aim to extend the E-Guides programme, raise the capacity to assess and verify the ITQ qualification and promote best practice in the delivery of ITQ.
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4. Timeline of development
In 2007, e-skills UK and the 5 English Awarding Bodies prepare Units within QCF
Spring 2008: Trials in 3 regions
Autumn 2008: e-skills UK review the National Occupational Standards
Summer 2009: Qualifications Credit Framework launch
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NIACE’s projects
May 2008 NIACE launches project with 13 organisations and 36 participating practitioners.
Aim to deliver Level 2 Certificate in Using IT (ITQ Learning and Skills) and to support the Centres in developing additional assessors and verifiers who will become familiar with qualification with their own staff.
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6. What’s in the ITQ Learning & Skills?
Improving productivity using IT
IT Systems Fundamentals
IT Communication Fundamentals
IT Software Fundamentals
Using Collaborative Technologies
Optional Units – eg Using Audio & Video, Office applications, Using Mobile technologies, Desktop Publishing
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Task centred
Think of a recent activity or task you have carried out in your job using IT
(have you perhaps …. prepared a report, a presentation, created teaching materials, researched a topic to deliver, worked with others using a wiki or blog?)
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Let’s map….
ITQ should be task-centred and learner focussed ideally using holistic assessment
The Mapping Document created for the project looks at typical task or activities and relates to the ITQ Learning & Skills criteria
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Developing IT skills
What skills and knowledge are needed for future tasks?
Skills Gaps – see the NIACE ITQ Learning and Skills Resource Area
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IT and non- IT skills
Using Collaborative Technologies – the Unit that ask practitioners to:
Identify software to use when working collaboratively
How to work safely, with trust and in a secure way
How to facilitate and support others online
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What skills do you use?
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So what next…? How do you find out more about ITQ Learning & Skills?
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