Classroom Management

IT06 Using ICT in PSHE Lessons

Using computers to improve engagement with PSHE

This course will provide you with practical, realistic, effective ideas for making the most of computers to improve student engagement in PSHE:

  • Promote engagement with ideas and topics by using the internet, film and music easily and effectively
  • Stimulate thinking and discussion, encourage communication
  • Improve written and oral responses to learning
The 2008 dates and venues have yet to be finalised for this course. Please return to our Course Subjects page.

Objectives

  1. To demonstrate the most effective ideas for using ICT for improve engagement in PSHE
  2. To give you hands-on experience of lesson ideas and the confidence to deliver them
  3. To provide you with a wealth of materials to take away and use tomorrow

Who should attend

  1. PSHE Coordinators looking to embed ICT across the curriculum and to improve their department's teaching and learning
  2. All PSHE teachers who want to improve their students' engagement with the subject
  3. All PSHE teachers who are sure they could be using ICT more effectively in the classroom

To get the most from the course, all attendees should bring a laptop, preferably with Microsoft Office and a Wireless Card

Agenda

09.30 - 10.00
  • Arrival and registration
10.00 - 11.30 - Session 1:
  • Using ICT to improve engagement in PSHE - part 1
11.30 - 12.45 - Session 2:
  • Using ICT to improve engagement in PSHE - part 2
12.45 - 13.30
  • Lunch
13.30 - 14.45 - Session 3:
  • Lesson ideas to further improve engagement
14.45 - 15.00
  • feedback and further discussion
15.00 - 15.15
  • introduction to resources provided

Notes

The course CD Rom will provide you with a wealth of resources for you to take away and use immediately or modify for specific classes.