Aims

•To explore the developing and potential impact of ICT on teaching and learning both in and beyond schools

•To consider how ICT can contribute to a more inclusive approach to education through motivating learners

•To consider the implications of ICT developments for the leadership and management of schools

Programme

Tuesday 9 January Participants arrive
18.30 Welcome and International fair

Wednesday 10 January
9.00 Course Introduction Ken Dyson
9.30 Groups – developments in participants’ countries/schools
10.30 Coffee
11.00 ICT developments in English schools- Ken Dyson
The roles of DfES and Becta - Philippa Lee (including e-strategy and SRF)
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Practical session
15.30 Tea
16.00 Beyond school – informal learning- Martin Blows
16.45 Briefing for school visits (Thursday)
19.00 Dinner

Thursday 11 January
9.00 – 17.00 School visits (East Midlands)
17.30 School visits – plenary discussion
Briefing for BETT visit
19.00 Dinner

Friday 12 January
Visit to BETT (London)
0700 Leave Nottingham
1030 Arrive Olympia
1530 Leave Olympia
19.00 (approx)Arrive Nottingham
20.00 Dinner

Saturday 13 January
9.30 BETT – discussions in groups
10.15 BETT – plenary
10.30 Coffee
11.00 ICT implications for school leadership
Workshop summary
12.00 Groups/pairs – agendas for action
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Leisure time
19.00 Dinner

Sunday 14 January
Participants travel home