The eCPD programme is made up of two elements:
- Professional Development Advisers (PDAs) who, working strategically with senior and operational managers, ensure that organisational approaches to the effective use of technology are made and sustained; and
- E-Guides, who are trained to teach and support colleagues to use e-learning and technologies within their practice.
654 PDAs, 30 Advanced PDAs, 722 E-Guides and 30 Advanced E-Guides across the learning and skills sector have been trained to develop their understanding of e-learning and to champion e-learning approaches across their organisations.
Online multimedia versions of the PDA and E-Guides eCPD training are currently in development and will be available on the OLS soon for supported self-study. Featuring a wealth of stimulating activities and resources, users can enroll on the programme and undertake a series of guided tasks which, on completion, will demonstrate their achievement of either PDA or E-Guide status.
The eCPD programme also provides invaluable resources for existing PDAs, Advanced PDAs, E-Guides and Advanced E-Guides who are supporting the professional development of colleagues by cascading the training within their organisations.
The eCPD programme forms a cornerstone in the delivery of the 21st Century Skills outlined in "Harnessing Technology for Next Generation Learning".
To find out how the programme is helping a selection of PDAs and their colleagues to better embrace technology in teaching and learning, read the ICT Skills Briefing and The Guardian ‘Live and Learn’ supplement articles
To get involved in the eCPD programme click here
For further guidance on the eCPD programme, click here if you are a manager, or click here if you are a practitioner.
The eCPD programme also complements LSIS’s Leadership and e-learning programmes, which have been designed to help managers and leaders shape the technology needs of their organisation. For further information visit www.lsis.org.uk/eleadership, call 0870 060 3278 or email enquirieslondon@lsis.org.uk.