PDAs eCPD training is for staff with responsibility for driving the use of technology in teaching and learning across their organisation. It is aligned to the revised eCPD framework and has been designed to support effective use of technology in teaching and learning across the whole learning and skills sector.

The programme includes two days of face-to-face training, complemented by personalised mentoring and coaching support. It enables staff and their organisations to:

• develop their understanding of the pedagogy of e-learning;
• champion e-learning approaches across the whole organisation;
• engage learners and improve their employability;
• help fulfill part of the Institute for Learning’s (IfL’s) 30 hour (or pro rata) continuing professional development (CPD) requirement; and
  
• meet the new teaching standards and Ofsted inspection requirements.

Places for 2009/2010 courses have now been filled. However 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 and support 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.

An online multimedia resource version of the PDAs eCPD programme will also be available in 2010 for supported self study on the Online Learning Space. Further details will be available in due course.

Downloads

• PDA nomination form
• Training dates and locations.