ECDL for Educators, BETT 2004

BETT 2004 PREVIEW RELEASE

STAND NUMBER Z110, OLYMPIA, LONDON

ECDL FOR EDUCATORS COURSEWARE LAUNCHES ITS PREFERRED TRAINING PROVIDER NETWORK PROGRAMME AT BETT 2004

 Following increased demand, the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) for Educators Courseware is launching its Preferred Training Provider Network programme at BETT 2004.  The Preferred Training Providers (PTPs) are accredited by Aston Swann to deliver the ECDL for Educators Courseware to schools and colleges across the UK - a comprehensive seven-module IT skills training programme from Aston Swann designed exclusively to help Teachers, Support Staff, School Managers and Administrators develop practical computing skills for teaching and learning in the classroom.

 The Preferred Training Providers (PTPs) are independent training organisations already specialising for ICT in the education sector.  They are licensed to use the sector-specific ECDL for Educators Courseware which enables candidates to acquire practical IT skills that can immediately be put to use in school, such as creating lesson plans and worksheets and managing classroom data using a spreadsheet.  PTPs are courseware accredited trainers that will implement, manage and monitor the learning programme, resulting in candidates acquiring skills to the recognised ECDL qualification standard whilst promoting best practice in the use of ICT in schools.

 Aston Swann has over ten years’ experience delivering computer training to the education sector.  The ECDL for Educators Courseware is a tailored learning programme that helps candidates work towards the established ECDL qualification, recognised by employers in the business world throughout Europe as an illustration of employee competence in computing.  The British Computer Society manages the implementation of ECDL in the UK.

 The ECDL for Educators Courseware consists of seven modules with a specific focus on classroom use.  These include:

·         Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

·         Using the Computer and Managing Files

·         Word Processing - manage classroom tasks, activities and lesson plans

·         Spreadsheets - organise and manage classroom data

·         Database - for create and monitor classroom lists, forms and reports

·         Presentation - a visual interactive learning tool

·         Information and Communication - search for online classroom resources and communicate by e-mail.

 Licenses for LEAs, Teacher Training Colleges, Schools and Professional Training Organisations are available on request.  Aston Swann is offering a pricing structure to facilitate varying budgets and the different levels of training required.  The initial registration fee is £595 per site plus £30 for each delegate using the ECDL for Educators product.  This is a one off payment covering the seven ECDL for Educators Courseware modules. 

 Further information can be obtained from:

 Head office:  Wendy Swann, Aston Swann, Coach House, Highfield, Hampton Bishop, Hereford HR1 4JN, UK, Tel: +44 (0) 1432 341344  Fax: +44 (0) 1432 272806   Website: www.educatorsecdl.com  Email: ws@educatorsecdl.com 

 Issued: 05.09.03                  Ends                                         Ref: as041-PR-BETT04preview

 For further press information or electronic versions of this release please contact Sarah Scott, Livewire Public Relations, 32 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6HX  Tel: 020 8339 7440  Fax: 020 8339 7441 email: sarah.scott@livewirepr.com

 COLOUR SEPARATION CHARGES: Please FAX your completed colour separation booking forms to Cécile Jasseron on 020 8399 7440.  Please ensure that the full title of this press release is included.  We have a £70 ceiling on these charges.