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Naace is the professional association for those concerned with advancing education through the appropriate use of information and communications technology (ICT). Naace was established in 1984 and has become the key influential professional association for those working in ICT in education.
Find out about joining Naace...Information and application forms What's new?Latest additions to the website Paul Springford in the Naace hot-seatIn this month's Sharing Success, Naace's Professional Officer, responded to your questions. Members can still post questions and comments now that the live sessions are complete. To join the discussion, just go to: http://www.naace.co.uk/793 **Naace Annual Strategic Conference 2009: Into the Next Generation**Booking for this event is now live!!! Places are genuinely limited so book as soon as you can. To book your place go to www.naace.co.uk/conference2009 Paul Heinrich's Inaugural SpeechTo view Paul's speech click here. All Members Conference 08 - Blog now availableThe official All Members' Conference 2008 blog is now available to members and can be found at: Naace Think Tank and Position Paper on ICT Dimensions of BSFFind out what happened at the lively event in Coventry on 18th July. In the Naace CPD area you can see the presentations from some of the leaders in the field and follow and join in the ensuing discussions. And now in the Consultations area you can read or download the Naace position paper which was developed after the Think Tank. Ideas for Gifted and Talented StudentsThe latest wiki item in the Naace Knowledge area summarises ideas submitted by Naace members for an SSAT resource which will support secondary schools in their provision for gifted and talented students. e-skills Consultation - Naace responsee-skills UK is a critically influential body and has been consulting on its strategic plan for England. Their strategic objectives include: "Inspire greater numbers of talented men and women to enter the sector by improving understanding of the diverse range of IT and Telecoms careers" and "Ensure technology-related education in schools, colleges and universities supports the future needs of the UK in the global economy". Naace's response has been sent to e-skills and can be read in the Consultations section of the website. Illuminating Professional Development!Naace is delighted to announce that the Annual Strategic Conference will be held in Blackpool from midday 3rd March to midday 5th March 2009 at the Blackpool Hilton. There will be a dedicated Exhibition, a Members night, traditional Gala Dinner, eminent speakers, excellent CPD events and invaluable networking opportunities. Save the date now! For more information contact michelle.cank@naace.co.uk |
Featured articleQCA consultation on revised assessment criteria for GCSE ICTQCA has published proposed assessment criteria and regulations for controlled assessment for the revised GCSE in ICT, for first teaching in 2010. You can contribute to Naace's response to QCA by visiting the wiki in Naace Knowledge and adding your comments to the questions there. Featured articleRose Review of the Primary CurriculumSir Jim Rose is leading an independent review of the primary curriculum. His initial focus was Curriculum Design and Content, including a key issue for Naace members: What should be the position of ICT within the primary curriculum? Here is Naace's response. Featured articleNaace response to DCSF consultation on Home AccessNaace Members have contributed to the DCSF consultation on the proposed Home Access programme. The DCSF sought views on a number of questions during Spring 2008 and the Naace response is published here. Featured articleParliamentary Committee Inquiry into the National Curriculum: 2008In February 2008, Parliament announced its intention to undertake an Inquiry into the National Curriculum and invited submissions of written evidence. Featured articleNaacemark for Service Providers 2.0Naace has completely revised its quality assurance scheme for service providers to make it consistent with established principles of self-review. Details of this new '2.0' scheme may be found here. |