Dublin West Education Centre in conjunction with the NCTE will host a number of ICT courses as part of our Autumn Course programme.
Early booking is advisable as places are limited and operated on a first come first served basis. Further details and application form for all courses may be viewed and downloaded from our website: www.dwec.ie or contact ICT Office at 01 4528000.
All applications must be accompanied by a €10 booking deposit, which is refunded on completion of the course. For further information on the courses, please click on the course title.
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Introductory Course
Computers for the Terrified
Code: 10DW100
Dates: Tuesday 14th, 21st & 28th September, 5th, 12th & 19th October 2010
Times: 16.00 - 18.30
(Tuesdays - Tea/Coffee Sandwiches on from 3.30)
Tutor: Mary McGarry/Louise Harrington
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Aim of the course:
- To ensure that participants learn useful word processing skills
- To equip participants to use internet & email
- To develop confidence in using ICT in the classroom
Course Content
- Microsoft Word: learn word processing skills : copy paste, clipart, text wrapping, textboxes, word art , create tables & timetables, create notices and worksheets
- The Internet: learn to use the internet : internet safety issues, accessing websites, search engines, copy paste and printing from the internet , Become familiar with useful websites for teaching & learning, Email: using email and sending attachments
- Microsoft Powerpoint: create a presentation with clipart, animations and transitions, printing slides and handouts, insert sound and music onto presentation
- Using the digital camera: taking photos, downloading images and saving to folders
- File Management – creating folders, inserting files into folders
- Using the scanner - become familiar with scanning documents onto the computer
- Using Microsoft Paint: develop creativity and design skills using the paint programme
**** Suitable for Primary, Post Primary teachers and SNAs**** Book a Place on this Course |
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Project Maths Workshops
Code: 10DW101
Dates: Tuesday 14th, 21st & 28th September 2010
5th & 19th October 2010
Times: 18.30 - 21.00
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The Project Maths Development Team, in conjunction with the NCTE, is running a series of workshops to support the integration of ICT into the teaching of mathematics. These introductory modules focus on the use of software to teach geometry, trigonometry and statistics. They will also include a short introduction to using a laptop with a data projector.
Course duration
This course consists of 5 modules. Each module has been designed to be of 2.5 hours in duration.
Target Audience
These modules are aimed at Post Primary teachers of Mathematics who are interested in integrating ICT within their classroom.
Workshop 1
GeoGebra for Synthetic Geometry
This covers the use of GeoGebra in the teaching of theorems, constructions and transformation geometry for both Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. from Strand 2.
Workshop 2
GeoGebra for Co-ordinate Geometry:
This covers the use of GeoGebra in the teaching of co-ordinate geometry for both Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. from Strand 2.
Workshop 3
GeoGebra for Trigonometry plus participants sharing their resources:
This covers the use of GeoGebra in the teaching of trigonometry for both Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. from Strand 2.
Workshops 4 & 5
Excel for teaching Statistics:
This covers the use of Excel in the teaching of statistics. It will deal with the production of relevant graphs and formulae for both Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. from Strand 1.
Geogebra is a free software package which can be downloaded from the Internet. For a full course description go to:
www.ncte.ie/ictandmaths http://www.projectmaths.ie/news/
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Making Powerpoint Work for You
Code: 10DW102
Dates: Wednesday 15th, 22nd & 29th September,
6th & 13th October 2010
Times: 4.00 - 6.30pm
Tutor: Bridget Suttle
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Making PowerPoint Work for You (Using Office 2007)
This very popular practical hands-on course will give you the opportunity to design and produce a PowerPoint presentation for your class/subject.
This course will cover the following: |
- Designing a slide presentation on a topic of your choice
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- Animating text in a slide
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- Using a variety of slide designs to enhance your presentations
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- Inserting Clipart pictures
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- Linking your slides to web sites
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- Printing your slides and handouts
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Making Your Computer Work for You
Code: 10DW103
Dates: Thursday 16th, 23rd& 30th September,
7th & 14th October 2010
Times: 4.00 - 6.30pm
Tutor: Bridget Suttle
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Making Your Computer Work for You (Using Office 2007).
This very popular practical hands-on course will help you to learn how to complete tasks which will help you work with the computer both at school and at home.
This course will cover the following: |
- Creating, Saving and retrieving documents
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- Creating simple newsletters
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- Copying, cutting and pasting text
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- Working with tables to create and modify lists and records
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- Creating posters and notices using WordArt
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- Numbering and Bulleting lists
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- Inserting captions using text boxes
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ICT & Languages in the Primary Classroom
Code: 10DW104
Dates: Monday 4th & 11th October 2010
Times: 16.00 - 18.30
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Want to know how to use ICT for learning and teaching language in the classroom?
This short course is aimed at helping all primary teachers to gain skills and knowledge around using ICT for learning and teaching all languages, including English, Gaeilge, EAL and modern languages. It focuses on practical ideas for using ICT, software and websites in the language lesson and suits primary teachers with various levels of ICT skills.
Developed by the Modern Languages in Primary School Initiative (MLPSI) and the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE). Available through your local education centre. Fully funded by NCTE.
Course content includes:
- Using images in the language class
- Digital storytelling
- Presentation software
- Digital comics
- Creating classroom resources
- Recording and editing audio
- Podcasting for beginners
- Websites for interactive whiteboards
More info: www.ncte.ie/ictandlanguage
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Designing a Website using Website X5
Code: 10DW105
Dates: Thursday 23rd, 30th September & 7th, 14th October 2010
Time: 18.30 - 21.00
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Website X5 will enable you to create a professional-looking website for your school.
Features of Website X5 include the following:
- No knowledge of any programming language required
- Add podcasts
- Add digital photos and video clips to your website
- Edit photos within the programme
- Add great-looking slide shows
- Easy to update and upload
This course is suitable for both Primary and Post Primary teachers.
This software is particularly suitable for those with no previous experience of web design.
Basic ICT skills required (opening, editing, saving, closing files, etc).
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Starting your School’s e-Learning Plan
Code: 10DW112
Date: Thursday 21st October 2010
Time:
4.30-7.00pm
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This course is aimed at principals, ICT co-ordinating teachers and any teachers interested in the development of their school’s e-Learning Plan.
The aim of this 2.5 hour course is to help schools start the process of the development of their e-Learning Plan. The course explains key resources available and advice on how to use them effectively in your school.
Topics covered include:
- The e-Learning Planning Cycle
- Using the e-Learning Roadmap
- Introduction to the e-Learning Action Plan
- Other NCTE resources available to assist in the development of the Plan.
Participants should bring their school’s e-Learning Handbook to this session.
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Using Scoilnet and Online Encyclopaedias
Code: 10DW112
Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Time: 4.30-7.00pm
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This short 2.5 hour course provides the skills required to find and use educational resources on
*now available to all schools via Scoilnet and the NCTE’s School’s Broadband Network.
A hands on, practical course, participants will have the opportunity to explore these online resources and find out how they can be used to enhance teaching and learning.
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