Register on the eCPD Online Learning Space (OLS)
Click here to become a member of the growing community of practice, comprising representatives from the whole learning and skills sector. Practitioners create groups, contribute to forums and share their successful approaches and useful resources.
Managers with responsibility for CPD will find this site an invaluable resource for promoting e-learning. You will find:
- an eCPD framework which provides a nationally recognised structure for professional development;
- an interactive CPD planning tool which has been designed to mirror and align with the structure of the Institute for Learning's (IfL's) REfLECT tool;
- lively discussion forums where you can share comments and ideas, and conduct peer-to-peer review of activities and experiences; and
- resources and case studies generated by PDAs, E-Guides and practitioners across the sector to support development of effective practice.
Professional Development Advisers (PDAs) and Advanced PDAs eCPD
PDAs eCPD is for staff who, working strategically with senior and operational managers, ensure that organisational approaches to the effective use of technology are made sustained.
An online multimedia version of the PDAs eCPD programme for supported self-study will be available shortly in the Courses area on the OLS. Featuring a wealth of stimulating activities and resources, users can enrol on the programme and undertake a series of guided tasks, on completion, will demonstrate their achievement of their PDA status.
Cascade training: if a colleague in your organisation or partner organisation has already received PDA or Advanced PDA training, part of their role is to cascade training within their organisation. To find out who the PDA or Advanced PDA is to arrange in-house training and support, please enquire internally or post a question via the OLS Forum area.
E-Guides and Advanced E-Guides eCPD
E-Guides eCPD is for those who are trained to teach and support colleagues to use e-learning and technologies within their practice, covering what every teacher, tutor, trainer needs to know about using e-learning and technology.
An online version of the E-Guides eCPD programme for supported-self study will soon be available. Click here for further information.
Cascade training: if a colleague in your organisation or partner organisation has already received E-Guides or Advanced E-Guides training, part of their role is to cascade training within their organisation. To find out who the E-Guide or Advanced E-Guide is to arrange in-house training and support, please enquire internally or post a question via the OLS Forum area.