1. Videoconferencing and Probationers Project Overview AuthorStephen McCrossan, Education Computer Centre, Caldervale High School, Towers Road, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Council Objectives Marratech Software Description A fortnightly meeting using videoconferencing has been organised to help support probationer teachers of Computing. The format of the meetings would be wide ranging, but the agenda would be dictated by the probationers themselves. Learning Areas Probationer Support Levels Teacher CPDVideoconferencing, CPD Keywords To support the development of professional knowledge and understanding of probationer teachers in Computing. To develop professional skills and abilities of probationer teachers in Computing. To develop professional values and personal commitment levels of probationer teachers in Computing.

2. Videoconferencing and Probationers Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Doc 1: Background: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project. Doc 2: Community of Practice Planning: The manner in which the project was planned and managed, with particular reference to the Community of Practice model. Documents

3. Videoconferencing and Probationers Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project : Doc 1: AifL Presentation Doc 2: AifL Commentary Doc 3: ‘Hotseat’ Meeting video clip Documents

4. Videoconferencing and Probationers Assessment and Standards This section is not applicable, as the self-assessment was of an informal nature. The content was merely planned to act as a support to the Probationer Teachers. However, I have added evaluations from some of the Probationer Teachers to assess their experiences. Doc 1: Probationer Teacher Evaluations Documents

5. Videoconferencing and Probationers Teacher and School Information BaseContact Learning and Leisure Computer CentreStephen McCrossan Towers Road(ICT Development Officer) Airdrie ML6 8PG (01236 763040)