Training teachers in ICT
Cyprus , 2005 to 2009
Compendium: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Background
Training teachers in two major programmes:
- ICT Skills (i.e. ECDL).
- Application of ICT in Curricula.
The motivation of the initiative
Not available.
Participants
Ministry of Education and Culture, Pedagogical Institute, teachers, University of Cyprus
Aims and targets
Objectives of the initiative
Training all teachers in using ICT for themselves and in the classroom.
Target group
All teachers at all levels of education: 13 000 (approximately).
Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and/or pedagogical)
Pedagogical: teacher training — cores.
Strategy and actions
Level of implementation
Nationally. All State schools.
Implementation
- A loan of €110m was obtained from the CEB and EIB. Additional funding of €20m from the European Social Fund.
- Every teacher completing the training received €600 (approximately).
- Certification of ICT skills for all teachers completing the training.
Monitoring and evaluation
Funding/Cost effectiveness
Budget
In €:
2005: €918 340.11
2006: €1 740 634.65
2007: €2 766 827.88
2008: €5 909 760.00Sustainability/Transferability
Outcomes/impacts
Achievements
Specific results
Improvement of teachers’ and students’ digital skills. A lot of teachers enrolled in the teaching programmes.
Success factors
Lessons learnt
The response will be good if the planning is good.
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