Group+04

Group 4 thoughts Important to be able to use technology - because students need to be able to use technology - because tools at some stuff - but needs to be fit for purpose - teachers need to be able to work out what 'fit for purpose' is and what students can use

Students may not have computers, may not know how to use tools email works really well - keep it simple

access, barriers issues students not allowed to access internet in work time, when they can access email

eg automotive - pace of change in technology, need higher skill level students selecting automotive than 10-20 years ago, eg need good communication skills, technology use capability, able to keep learning

Good teachers need to be able to keep learning.

eg paramedic - rely on technology, but had to go back to using cards because of a technical issue - need to use both to manage risk of infrastructure dying in emergency

Key words Both important - use of technology and other ways excellent teacher uses technology appropriate to their subject area and students

What is something we could do next? Modify the online training courses to make sure that attendees sent out with specific improvement to their course, using the tool they are learning about, to use straight afterwards. Talk to quals team to make sure they are monitoring trends and including ICT options within ITO courses, think about RPL processes to recognise those with existing ICT skills Think about being more creative online