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Using ICT to support effective learning in Learning Resource Centres

The aims of the course: To develop an awareness and understanding of how librarians and learning resource assistants can help library users to find things out, to support effective learning and to support reader development To explore a range of world wide web (www) based resources and learning materials and assess their potential for supporting learning To develop a presentation which could be used to introduce the outcomes of the exploration of resources to students To plan a learning resource centre activity for learners that will enhance or improve their use of ICT in supporting their learning Please note that this is a premium course with a minimum group size of 12 and a maximum group size of 15. All delegates will be able to work independently on their own computer for the duration of the course.
Programme	-- Maximum Group Size : 15--
9.30 Registration and coffee 10.00 Setting the scene Current priorities for LRCs Using ICT to support effective learning Evaluation framework for www based resources and materials Comparison of experiences 11.00 Coffee 11.15 Content development An overview of PowerPoint 12.00 Workshop and practical session Development of a PowerPoint presentation	13.00 Lunch 14.00 Content planning Practical ideas for using ICT Evaluating the use of ICT 14.20 Workshop and practical session Each delegate will be able to plan a practical ICT-based activity. Delegates are encouraged to bring ideas and any draft materials with them. 15.00 Summary of the day Key learning points What I need to do next 15.45 Tea and depart

Reasons to attend. The course is designed to introduce participants to the potential for ICT to support effective learning. It will provide practical experience of evaluating www based resources and learning materials to support effective learning and plan for their use with learners. Participants will be introduced to PowerPoint and will prepare a computer based presentation for use with learners in the learning resource centre. The course is intended for all those who run and work in libraries and learning resource centres on FE and sixth form colleges and in adult education centres.

Cost and Reservation This course is offered on an in-house basis

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