Explain the importance of using screening devices to prevent access to unsuitable material via the internet.

Activity 1 – Understand the policy and procedures for the use of ICT for teaching and learning
Links to learning outcome 1 (1.1, 1.3)

Produce a fact sheet:

Describing the settings policy for the use of ICT for teaching and learning

Outlining the legislation, regulations and guidance in relations to the use of ICT, eg software licencing

Activity 2
Links to learning outcome 1 (1.2, 1.4) and learning outcome 2 ( 2.2)

Produce a booklet for new staff identifying the ICT resources used for teaching and learning within the learning environment. This booklet should also identify the accessories, consumables and information needed to use ICT resources as well as describe the requirements and procedures for storage and security of the ICT resources.

Activity 3
Links to learning outcome 2 (2.1, 2.3)

Read the scenario before attempting the task:

Your school/college is taking part in National Safety Week and will be holding events for children, young people and adults on a variety of topics relating to keeping safe.

You are asked to deliver workshops to promote ICT safety.

Create a presentation or handout for the workshops that:

Describes the risks associated with ICT resources and how to minimise them

Explain the importance of using screening devices to prevent access to unsuitable material via the internet.

Activity 4
Within your placement provide an accurate list of ICT resources that may be accessed in a teaching and learning environment. Then discuss other resources that could be included and how they would benefit your placement (2.2)

Supervisory Observation
This unit requires you to be observed in your own setting. Your supervisor should observe you in practice, completing the following tasks as part of your day to day role.

Your supervisor will complete an observation form with commentary on your performance and competency in these specific tasks.

Following your observation, you should discuss with your supervisor any areas of development as part of a professional discussion. A professional discussion form should be completed/or a zoom recording of your professional discussion can be submitted.

Please ensure that your name units number and criteria identified in the observation is included. All records must be signed and dated before submitting your tutor.

Criteria covered:

Use ICT resources correctly and safely, when asked to do so (3.1)

Give clear guidance and instructions to others on the use of ICT resources (3.2)

Provide an appropriate level of assistance to enable learners to experience a sense of achievement, maintain self-confidence and encourage self-help skills in the use of ICT (3.3)

Reflective Records
Reflective Records are an opportunity for you to provide an account of your working practice with examples of how you meet each of the following criteria.

You should complete your reflective record using the Reflective Record sheet that we provide. After you have completed your Reflective Record, both you and your work-based supervisor must sign and date the reflective record.

You may include more than one criteria on one Reflective Record sheet. You must clearly state the Unit Number, Unit Name and Criteria Number(s) on your Reflective Record Sheet. Please note sheets are provided at the back on the course.

Complete a Reflective Record sheet to demonstrate how you meet each of the following criteria. You must provide specific examples of how you have done this in practice. It is not enough to just describe your responsibilities in each case specific examples of what you have done in your work place should make up your Reflective Records.

Criteria covered:

Describe the sorts of problems that might occur when supporting learners using ICT and how to deal with these (3.4)

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