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ICT Targets ... now that's an interesting subject!

I had an enquiry from a Kent secondary school asking about current targets for ICT. It set me on a bit of a quest as 'deadlines' are often quoted and mentioned. I started by looking at data the government collects through the school census, as this is the only stuff they can actually check on...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-02-2009
Where are all the ICT Mark schools?

I've been preparing reports today and comparing Kent's ICT Mark schools with neighbouring Local Authorities. Interesting observation, the number of schools with the ICT Mark is not increasing (In Kent, currently 5 secondary schools if you exclude one Academy and 14 primary schools) ... but other...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-01-2009
Becta ICT Self Review - Ch- Ch- Ch- Changes?

I was in London with Becta / NAACE earlier this week to renew my ICT Mark Assessor status . We are required to attend an annual assessors conference, (although its not really a conference, more of a seminar / workshop), where we get down and dirty with the elements! John Taylor of Becta gave an interesting...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-27-2008
National Strategies website - something missing??

I notice there is a new National Strategies website in beta, and very comprehensive it is too! ... but ... shouldn't there be a mention of the national e-strategy, Harnessing Technology: Next Generation Learning ... Becta is a mere footnote ...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-10-2008
Becta: Next Generation Learning - bypassing schools, enlisting parents?

Becta's dedicated ' Next Generation Learning ' website marks a new approach. It is aimed at parents and employers, although most won't be aware of Becta, let alone find its website! It has a dedicated parents page , and one of the key features is the ability to find out whether your child's...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-09-2008
The Mark of e-Maturity (say what?!!)

Those who manage to keep up with the ebb and flow of excruciating terminology and policy will know that the Self Review Framework (which from a branding point of view doesn't really say whats in the tin!) is based on a concept called e-maturity, itself a derivative of a 'concept to maturity model'...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 09-23-2007
ICT register of best practice - now linked to ICT Self Review Framework

If you are considering using the Becta ICT Self Review Framework (SRF) in your school, (and you should be!), then you can find useful examples of effective practice on the ICT register . These have now been directly referenced to the strands.

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 03-29-2007
ICT Mark - Fast Track Assessment!

A "fast-track" route has been put in place to recognise those schools who are national leaders in the use of ICT who have not, as yet, been making full use of the self-review framework as a school development tool. This is in line with the ICT Mark representing a standard in the maturity of ICT use across...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 03-22-2007
Working Towards the ICT Mark in Kent

Thought you may be interested in some figures that show how many schools are working towards the Becta ICT Mark. 25% of Kent's Secondary Schools. 18% of Kent's Primary Schools. Have registered with the Becta online tool and are working towards e-confidence. To date the following Kent schools are recognised...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 02-26-2007

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