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The EDIT ServiceEDIT is working with schools as they become part of the "Super Highway" to provide training and IT support to raise pupil and adult attainment in ICT capability.
We are committed to improving teacher competence and confidence in the use of ICT and have established two significant opportunities for teachers:
All courses lead to a Bradford ICT Certificate Selected courses offer The Oxford Cambridge and RSA accreditation. EDIT is able to support schools in the design and implementation of ICT development plans and the managerial and organisational issues concerning the development of ICT across the curriculum. We include long/medium and short-term planning, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the ICT curriculum, developing an IT policy and subject handbook.
EDIT supports cross-curricular ICT developments as outlined in the National Curriculum and supports this with an extensive range of centrally developed materials, software and guidance.
EDIT is committed to delivering a high level of training in a stimulating environment using the latest equipment, reinforced by professionally produced materials.
EDIT provides appropriate software and multimedia materials to aid the delivery of the National Curriculum through ICT.
Bradford ICT Certificate
All centre-based courses now offer teachers the opportunity of gaining an ICT Certificate in recognition of their skills and understanding on successful completion of a submitted assignment.
Accreditation Courses
More advanced courses have been designed to offer teachers the opportunity to participate in short courses that will lead to an accredited Certificate in Information Technology. The courses are run in conjunction with OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations). They are of modular form and cover the major areas of IT, i.e. word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desk top publishing, graphics, multimedia etc.
Each module will follow a list of learning objectives covered during a one day course. There will then be a period of a few weeks in which assignments are undertaken. The course is completed by a final twilight meeting at which individual progress will be assessed in order to ensure validated professional standards.
EDIT is willing to consider applications from teachers who wish to take a 'fast-track' to accreditation. We are also willing to work with schools where a number of members of staff wish to undertake accreditation.
Support for the ICT Curriculum
In addition to centrally held courses and workshops, EDIT can offer bespoke training to suit your school's needs in our two fully equipped training suites on both Apple Macintosh and PC Windows systems. On-site support and training on an individual school basis is also available.
Consultancy and support for all in-school curriculum systems and software, including newly installed equipment under the National Grid for Learning.
EDIT specialises in training and support for :
Windows 95, Windows 3.1/3.11 and MacOS 7 and 8.
Internet applications and Web Page design
Major applications supported include:
- Claris Works
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.)
- Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe PageMaker
- Sensing and Control systems from Data Harvest, Economatics, Lego Dacta
Our Visitor Centre has up-to-date software, CD ROMs, Internet Links and a vast range of peripheral equipment, facilities include CD ROM production and slide scanning from your own materials.
Open Evenings on Thursday 4 pm to 6 pm when teachers can use the facilities and talk with IT advisers.
Hire service for digital cameras, control and sensing equipment.
