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Getting started with online CPD. Why CPD is important. Concentrating on teacher practice is the most effective way to make a difference to student achievement, as we can’t alter prior attainment. Sources of variance in student achievement (Hattie, 2003). Teacher effectiveness.
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Why CPD is important • Concentrating on teacher practice is the most effective way to make a difference to student achievement, as we can’t alter prior attainment. Sources of variance in student achievement (Hattie, 2003) Teacher effectiveness Getting started with online CPD
Why CPD is important • 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
What can CPD look like? • 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 is effective CPD? • 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
Why eLearning is effective • Move to next module/stage Getting started with online CPD
Introducing Essential CPD Getting started with online CPD
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 • 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 + one new course added each term Getting started with online CPD
How to get started • Get started by creating your own user login. • 1. Visit www.essentialcpd.co.uk. • 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
Using Essential CPD • 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. Stop courses when you need to – when you log back in to continue, you will be taken to the point you last stopped. Getting started with online CPD
Using Essential CPD • 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 email updates when a new course is added, as well as extra professional development tips and advice from our expert trainers. • Call or email us if you need any help. • 01634 729809 • support@essentialcpd.co.uk Getting started with online CPD