The teacher training framework, introduced in September 2007, requires all teachers in the post-16 sector to possess knowledge, understanding and personal skills to at least level 2 in the minimum core for ICT. Coverage and assessment of the minimum core have to be embedded in all Certificate and Diploma courses leading to QTLS and ATLS status. This book is a practical guide to ICT for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It enables trainee teachers to identify and develop their own ICT skills and to support their students in ICT.

IntroductionYour professional developmentDifferent factors affecting the acquisition and development of ICT skillsImportance of ICT in enabling users to participate in public life, society and the modern economyMain learning disabilities and difficulties relating to ICT learning and skill developmentPotential barriers that inhibit ICT skills developmentCommunicating about ICTPersonal ICT Skills CommunicationPersonal ICT Skills ProcessesAppendix 1: Qualified Teacher Learning and SkillsAppendix 2: Minimum CoreAppendix 3: Skills audit and action planAppendix 4: DevelopmentAppendix 5: ICT minimum core checklist