Getting started with online CPD

Concentrating on teacher practice is the most effective way to make a difference to student achievement, as we can’t alter prior attainment. Getting started with online CPD Why CPD is important Sources of variance in student achievement (Hattie, 2003) Teacher effectiveness

Time spent on effective professional development not only improves student outcomes and teacher morale but also disproportionately benefits weaker students. It empowers teachers to do more to raise their own levels of skill. “The difference between a very effective teacher and a poorly performing teacher is very large. For example, during one year with a very effective maths and English teacher, pupils gain 40% more in their learning than they would with a poorly performing teacher.” The Sutton Trust, UK Getting started with online CPD Why CPD is important

Presentations from experts Group discussion in school Attending lectures/courses Keeping reflection journals Teachers training teachers Blogs and social media Webinars eLearning courses Getting started with online CPD What can CPD look like?

Effective CPD in schools is: part of the whole school improvement plan for school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants continuous, involving: learning practice reflection learning evaluated. Getting started with online CPD What is effective CPD?

Getting started with online CPD Why eLearning is effective Reflect and record Revisit moduleRecord – online journal Apply learning in class Apply and practiceShareReflect Short module study – one hour maximum Watch and listenRead and respond Interactive self-assessment Move to next module/stage

Getting started with online CPD Introducing Essential CPD

High-quality CPD for every member of staff Materials written by primary experts Practical CPD to apply straightaway Downloadable resources with every course Collaborative CPD – ideal for staff meetings Accessible one-hour modules, online sharing tools Flexible CPD at your own pace Individual logins to access and revisit courses Getting started with online CPD Essential CPD

Online CPD courses in one-hour modules. Full of interactive activities to aid learning. Downloadable resources to use straightaway. Stop and start courses whenever you need to. Add notes and comments during courses. Download a completion certificate at the end. Revisit courses and notes whenever you need to. Getting started with online CPD Essential CPD

Getting started with online CPD Essential CPD Watch our 90-second video about how it works (click ‘play’ on the home page video to start)

Getting started with online CPD Essential CPD courses EnglishMathematicsICT & ComputingClassroom & Curriculum Cracking Writing: Raising Attainment in Writing at Key Stage 2 Improving grammar, punctuation and spelling at Key Stage 2 Essential Maths for Teaching Assistants: Secrets for Success at Key Stage 2 Strategies for Raising Attainment in Mathematics at Key Stage 2 Supporting the More Able in Mathematics at Key Stage 2 Embedding ICT in the Primary Curriculum Using blogging to improve literacy at Key Stage 2 Getting to Grips with the New National Curriculum for Primary Schools Managing Behaviour in the Primary Classroom + one new course added each term

Get started by creating your own user login. 1. Visit 2. Register against your school. 3. Create your own username and password. 4. Get started – choose a course from your dashboard to start. Getting started with online CPD How to get started

Each course begins with a ‘Getting started’ guide about how to use the software, and an introduction from the course leader. Click through modules using the menu or the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrows. Getting started with online CPD Using Essential CPD Stop courses when you need to – when you log back in to continue, you will be taken to the point you last stopped.

Add a profile picture (if you want to!). Set your profile to share comments or keep them private. Add your own notes during learning. Share your own comments. Getting started with online CPD Using Essential CPD

Take interactive activities set within courses. Download resources to use straightaway. Download your completion certificate at the end of each course. Getting started with online CPD Using Essential CPD

Remember, you can revisit your courses, notes, comments and resources at any time. Get updates when a new course is added, as well as extra professional development tips and advice from our expert trainers. Call or us if you need any help Getting started with online CPD Using Essential CPD