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ECDL for Educators, FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can my school become an ECDL test centre? Updated offer!
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I am a teacher, not a school - how can I buy the ECDL for Educators courseware?
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Are there other ECDL training programmes specifically for teachers?
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How do you track the numbers of learners per ECDL for Educators licence?
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How is the ECDL for Educators courseware different from other ECDL courseware?
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Can you summarise the costs and details again for me please?
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Is ECDL recognised within the National Qualification Framework?
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What is the difference between "ECDL for Educators" courseware and "ECDL for Education" courseware? New!
1. Who is the ECDL for Educators courseware for?
The ECDL for Educators courseware is suitable for educators of all ages and abilities.
The courseware is appropriate for teachers of all phases of education; classroom assistants and support staff; school managers and administrators; teacher returners and supply staff.
Updated! Additional Pupil Projects now assist teachers in delivering ECDL skills in context to the pupils. More information
2. What does registration entail?
It is our aim to make the ECDL
for Educators product affordable to everyone associated with ICT in the
classroom. We are therefore
offering a pricing structure to facilitate varying budgets and the level of
training required.
The registered partner is the “keeper” of the master CD containing all of the
printable courseware and is responsible for the implementation the ECDL for
Educators training materials.
Registration allows unlimited copying of the product for training purposes - it
does not allow reproduction of the CD. More
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3. What does registration cost?
It is our aim to make the ECDL
for Educators product affordable to everyone associated with ICT in the
classroom. We are therefore
offering a pricing structure to facilitate varying budgets and the level of
training required.
What other costs are involved please?
4. How can my school become an ECDL test centre? Updated!
By applying to the British Computer Society. More details
5. I am a teacher, not a school - how can I buy the ECDL for Educators courseware?
Have a look at our list of existing licence holders in our Preferred Training Provider network. More details
Alternatively, form a group of 25 colleagues who will commit to the ECDL for Educators programme and purchase the licence as a group.
In certain circumstances, individuals may purchase self study workbooks
direct from Aston Swann.
More details
6. Are there other ECDL training programmes specifically for teachers?
The ECDL for Educators suite of courseware is the first sector-specific training programme to be accredited by the ECDL Foundation Ltd. worldwide.
The ECDL for Educators courseware is the original ECDL teacher-training programme - beware of imitations!
7. Where can I find courseware to teach ECDL to my pupils?
Please refer to the British Computer Society list of accredited courseware providers. More details
8. Is the courseware paper-based or online?
ECDL for Educators is a paper-based training programme that fits within most
electronic Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE).
The ECDL for Educators programme has a partnership arrangement with Nisai
Education to run over their Virtual Learning Environment, LearnLinc. More
details
With five years experience of ICT skills training to educators, it is our belief that most teachers prefer to receive their own learning, as they deliver it - with books and in person.
The ECDL for Educators course books take you click-by-click though the steps
needed to create useful classroom documents. You create those documents on live
on your own computer.
We believe in "learn-by-doing".
9. Is the courseware trainer-led or self study?
The ECDL for Educators courseware is flexible. The courseware is learner driven and can be delivered either face-to-face, as self study, through work shops or as a combination - or over a Virtual Learning Environment, see FAQ. 8
The workbooks are written so that a learner with no prior knowledge of computers can work their way from the front to the back cover as self study. But with four years experience of ICT skills training to educators, it is our belief that most teachers prefer to receive their initial computer training in a face-to-face environment.
We suggest that you consider nominating a suitable trainer to deliver the initial workbook content as a "scripted" training session, then offer the learner the option to continue the workbook as self study.
10. How can I become an ECDL for Educators trainer?
Prospective trainers must provide evidence that they are competent in the
Microsoft Office suite to ECDL level or higher and have proven experience of
teacher training.
A central database of accredited ECDL for Educators trainers will be
held by Aston Swann in order to supply training to those licence holders who do
not have, or require additional trainers.
"Teacher Trainer -
Implementation and Support" training days may be held on site or at our head office in Hereford.
11. Is there funding to support my training?
In a lot of cases, yes! We have identified individual, local and national funding. More details
New! ECDL is now defined within National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and may enable you to access funding via your local Learning Skills Council More details
12. How do you track the numbers of learners coming though on the courses?
The ECDL for Educators programme is monitored in conjunction with the British Computer Society.
13. Where can I read the ECDL syllabus?
Copies of the ECDL syllabus are available from the ECDL Foundation Ltd. More details
14. How is the ECDL for Educators courseware different to other ECDL courseware?
ECDL for Educators is not an off-the-shelf business ECDL training package. It has been written specifically for educators.
The ECDL for Educators courseware uses exercises in context to teach educators ICT skills (that fulfill the ECDL syllabus). In so doing...
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it addresses the Professional Development requirements of educators using ICT as a tool for learning
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it ensures that skills learned can be used in the classroom the next day
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it gives teachers sufficient skills to deliver up to Key Stage 3 ICT
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it accredits your skills with an internationally recognised IT qualification - the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).
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it supports the Workforce Remodelling initiative
15. Can you summarise the costs and details again for me please?
ECDL for Educators courseware
cost More
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ECDL registration and assessment cost More
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Teacher Trainer - Implementation & Support cost (optional) More
details
16. How can I order?
Please request our Confirmation of Order form and either fax or post it to:
Fax: 01432 272 806
Post: Aston Swann, Coach House, Highfield, Hampton Bishop, Hereford HR1 4JN, UK
17. Where is my nearest ECDL for Educators training provider?
Please follow the link to a list of our current licence holders. More details
18. What is "ICDL"?
"ICDL" is the International Computer Driving Licence. The syllabus is the same as ECDL.
The ECDL for Educators courseware is accredited for both ECDL and ICDL and is known as "ICDL for Educators" in countries outside of Europe.
A separate business model is available for each individual ICDL country. More details
19. Where can I find sample courseware?
There is sample courseware online at www.educatorsicdl.com/home.htm or you can contact us for a sample CD
20. Is ECDL recognised within the National Qualification Framework? New!
Yes, it is approved by QCA as BCS ITUSER Certificate Level 1 and 2. More details
21. Are there minimum age restrictions for ECDL candidates? New!
There is no minimum age to take ECDL, however the British Computer Society recommends that candidates have basic literacy and numeracy skills before attempting the qualification.
22. Is there a "first steps", pre-ECDL qualification available? New!
Yes. the British Computer Society offer the equalskills certification covering four topics for users who are new to computers. More details
23. What are "Pupil Projects"? New!
The new ECDL for Education courseware has been written in Office XP and now includes additional Pupil Projects to facilitate the teaching of ECDL skills to pupils. The result is an ECDL experience that is totally in context for teachers and pupils alike. More details
24. What is the difference between "ECDL for Educators" courseware and "ECDL for Education" courseware? New!
ECDL for Educators is written for Microsoft Office 2000.
It meets ECDL syllabus version 3 and version 4
It now includes Pupil Projects to help teachers put ECDL skills in context
for pupils. More details
ECDL for Education is written for Microsoft XP.
It meets ECDL syllabus version 4
It includes Pupil Projects to help teachers put ECDL skills in context
for pupils. More details
25. What are "eLearning Credits" and "Curriculum Online"?
Schools in England can use
eLearning Credits provided by the government, to buy learning resources
approved by the Curriculum Online scheme.
You can use eLearning Credits to pay for ECDL for Education courseware directly
from Aston Swann. More details