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Launch of Diploma and Advanced Diploma: Applications of ICT in Libraries

December 2, 2005 - Bobby - 0

Today we launched the Diploma and Advanced Diploma: Applications of ICT in Libraries. The launch event [MP4] was held in the Menzies Hotel, Glasgow and was a great success. These awards are joint partnership between the Scottish Library Information Council (SLIC) and SQA, funded by the Big Lottery. Around 50 people attended and the presentations were well received. For more information on the online learning/teaching materials available, please visit http://www.ictl.org.uk/

NC Computing Review

December 1, 2005 - Bobby - 0

Today we received confirmation that Walter Patterson will lead the NC Computing Review. This initial scoping exercise will allow Walter to create a Qualification map, consult on options and produce a development plan. We will need a Qualification design team (QDT) set up by mid January. If you are interested in this development please subscribe to the online forum, more information will follow in the New Year.

E-Learning Qualification Support Team

November 29, 2005 - Bobby - 0

We held the first meeting of the Qualification Support Team (QST) for the E-Learning suite of awards this morning. QSTs are responsible for supporting and maintaining awards. A crucial part of the Team’s remit is to ensure that there are adequate support materials for the awards. We had a lively discussion about the support materials needed for the E-Learning suite of awards. The membership of the QST reflects its remit – mostly people involved in the delivery of the qualifications…

New Scottish education blog

November 28, 2005 - Bobby - 0

There is a new blog with news and links related to Scottish education. Both myself and Nick Morgan (of LT Scotland) contribute in a personal capacity. But we’re looking for more contributers.

NC review announced at Computing Network meeting

November 21, 2005 - Bobby - 6

SFEU organises regular Computing Network meetings which provide an opportunity for Computing lecturers to get together to discuss current developments. I attended a Network meeting today which was held in Cumbernauld. There was a full agenda with a particular focus on vendor links. I gave a short presentation on the National Certificate review which is about to commence. This was the first time that details about this new development have been made public and I think that the audience were…

Multimedia Assessment Exemplars

November 21, 2005 - Bobby - 0

Today I uploaded two Assessment Exemplar tracking proformas for the Multimedia Awards. Each proforma contains the proposed exemplars (mandatory units only). If you are interested in writing Exemplar material for this project please join the Multimedia on-line forum

NQ Units

November 21, 2005 - Bobby - 0

Today I uploaded five NQ units at levels Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2. The units are available to view at the NC online forum. Please note all units are in draft format and will be subject to minor change, the units are going for validation on 6th December 2005. The new NQ units are: Basic ICT Skills Int 1Internet Safety Int 2Social Software Int 2Computer Games Int 1Computer Games Int 2

Awarding Body Forum

November 17, 2005 - Bobby - 0

E-Skills Sector Skills Council regularly convenes meetings of all the awarding bodies which offer S/NVQs in IT to discuss national developments and debate issues. The meetings are held across the UK. There was an Awarding Body Forum this morning in Glasgow and hosted by SQA. Caroline and I attended on behalf of SQA and there were also representatives from City & Guilds, EdExel and BCS. A wide range of issues were discussed including changes to the qualification frameworks and the…

Unit writing online forum

November 15, 2005 - Bobby - 0

Some time ago, I created an online forum for people who were involved with writing units for SQA. The group is a public forum that anyone can join. The e-group includes a wide range of useful resources for unit writers – such as the latest guide to unit writing [PDF] and information on core skills. The forum is not just for Computing teachers and lecturers – the resources are generic and can be used by anyone for any subject (and…

Letter to centres re. HNC/D IT

November 14, 2005 - Bobby - 0

I wrote a letter to centres today regarding HNC/D IT developments. It should arrive in centres later this week. Please note the reference to the public e-group which is used to support this development. Contact Angela for more information.