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TA Digital Training - E-learning Modules
TA Digital Training - E-learning Modules
Click on the link below to start your e-learning TA digital module
Click on the link below to start your e-learning TA digital module
The modules below are self-directed e-learning modules aimed at Teaching Assistants who want to develop their basic skills around some of the software programmes that are used by staff and learners within our schools.
Intro document on Porfessional standards
TA Digital Training - Module 1 - Hwb/Teams/Word - Basics (Log in to Hwb first before opening the link)
TA Digital Training - Module 2 - Outlook/Excel online - Basics (Log in to Hwb first before opening the link)
Evaluation link - Please complete this evaluation if you have taken part in a TA digital training session
Extra Modules: Most of these extra modules are video recordings to show you how to use some of the tools available in Hwb. Watch around 5 minutes, pause the video and practice what you've seen on the relevant Hwb tool and then repeat that process as you go through the video.
Extra Module - Google Sites - How to build a mini website on Google sites on Hwb
Extra Module - Coding - Using logo in J2e
Extra Module: Using Spreadsheet skills with Year 5/6/7
Extra Module: Creating a Database using J2data in J2e
Extra Module: J2 Spell Blast - Create spelling practice lists for groups of learners in J2e
Extra Module: Jit animate on J2e - Suitable for Foundation Phase Learners
Extra Module: Creating a Podcast using Garageband
Extra Module: Adobe Text to image AI generator new feature
Extra Module: Adobe Animate to audio
Extra Module: Creating a podcast with Adobe Podcast
Extra Module - Advanced J2e - Creative drawing tools using J2e5
Extra Module - Accessibility tools in J2e to help ALN learners
Extra Module - Coding for beginners using Jit in J2e - Foundation phase TA's
Extra Module - J2e Quick bites - Scroll through the menu of training videos and choose one that is of interest to you and then practice some of the skills/features shown.
Extra Module - Advance Adobe Express - Short video tutorials on some advanced editing features using the Adobe tools. When you land on Dom Traynor's video channel, scroll down past the digital leaders videos and you will see a series of short videos (about 9-10 mins) on different tasks using the Adobe tools. Have a go at creating some of these after watching the video. You are looking for these videos (see image below):
Summer Term
Using AI to support learning and teaching – Session 2 - 18th June 2025 - EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS
Date & Time
Date & Time
18th June 2025 9:30-11:30 - English with bilingual elements
Delivery method
Delivery method
Online via Teams
Target Audience
Target Audience
School staff looking to use AI to support learning and teaching
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
English (some Welsh / bilingual elements)
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Using AI tools within Hwb / Office 365 to support learning and teaching:
Co-pilot, Reading and speaker progress within MS Teams, AI tools to prepare resources and reduce workload.
Meeting Link
Meeting Link
The meeting link will be shared closer to the event. To register: Complete this form For any queries, email: rob.walters@powys.gov.uk
Spring Term
Autumn Term
THE COURSES BELOW HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE
THE COURSES BELOW HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE
Once recordings and presentations have been processed, links and resources will be made available via the
Powys Resource Repository.
Once recordings and presentations have been processed, links and resources will be made available via the
Powys Resource Repository.
Digi-meet - South Powys - 3rd October 2024 - POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS
Date & Time
Date & Time
3rd October 2024 16.15-17.30 - DATE WILL BE MOVED TO SPRING TERM
Venue
Venue
Brecon High School
Target Audience
Target Audience
All practitioners
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
English with some bilingual elements
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Schools in the area will present in 15 minute sessions on a carousel format. Attendees can choose 3 out of the 5 presentations that will be running during the event. Presentations:
Using AI to reduce workload - Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan
Minecraft WRU Competition - Ysgol Maesydderwen
Using digital wizards and coding devices in the foundation learning phase - Ysgol Llangattock
Using accessibility tools with ALN on Chromebooks/ipads - Ysgol Penmaes
Cluster coding devices with learners - Powys CC
Registration Link
Registration Link
Digi-meet - North Powys - 10th October 2024 - POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS
Date & Time
Date & Time
10th October 2024 16.15-17.30 POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS
Venue
Venue
Newtown - Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd
Target Audience
Target Audience
All practitioners
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
English with some bilingual elements
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Schools in the area will present in 15 minute sessions on a carousel format. Attendees can choose 3 out of the 5 presentations that will be running during the event. Presentations:
Minecraft - Cystadleuaeth WRU Competition - Ysgol Arddleen
Developing coding at PS3 - St. Michaels primary
Using MS Teams effectively with your class - Carreghofa
Coding with Micro:bits - Ysgol Pennant
Using AI - Powys CC
Registration Link
Registration Link
Digi-meet - Mid Powys - 6th November 2024 - POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS
Date & Time
Date & Time
1th October 2024 16.15-17.30 - POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS
Delivery method
Delivery method
Llandrindod - Location to be confirmed
Target Audience
Target Audience
All practitioners
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
English with some bilingual elements
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Schools in the area will present in 15 minute sessions on a carousel format. Attendees can choose 4 out of the 6 presentations that will be running during the event. Schools presented yet to be finalised. Information on this will be updated soon
Registration Link
Registration Link
Registration link
Digital Leadership Programme – Session 1 - 9th October 2024 - Staff that haven't attended digital leadership sessions previously
Date & Time
Date & Time
9th October 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Delivery method
Delivery method
Online via Teams
Target Audience
Target Audience
Leaders and digital leads who haven't attended any previous digital leadership programme sessions or would like a refresh
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
Cymraeg & English
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Digital Leadership Programme - Year 3 - Session 1
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Meeting Link
Meeting Link
The meeting link will be in the MS Team 'Arweinyddiaeth Ddigidol - Digital Leadership' that you will be added to if you are not already a member. For any queries, email: rob.walters@powys.gov.uk
Using AI to enhance Teaching & Learning – Session 1 - 22nd October 2024
Date & Time
Date & Time
22nd October 2024 9:30-11:30
Delivery method
Delivery method
Online via Teams
Target Audience
Target Audience
Any school staff
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
English with some bilingual elements
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
This session will give an introduction to using AI to support teaching and learning. It will cover AI platforms that can support teachers to reduce workload and streamline current workflows by using packages such as Co-Pilot to create resources, lesson plans, unit plans, activity ideas etc
These sessions are available to support and develop staff skills and in particular TA digital skills. Therefore, teachers who attend these sessions are expected to run some basic follow up sessions with TA's at their school (covered by the additional funding provided on top of supply cover costs). There is no limit on the number of attendees per school.
Registration Link
Registration Link
If you would like to attend, please complete the registration link below:
Digital Leadership Programme – Session 2 - 19th March 2025
Date & Time
Date & Time
19th March 2025 9:30-11:30 - Cymraeg
13:00 - 15:00 - English
Delivery method
Delivery method
Online via Teams
Target Audience
Target Audience
Leaders and digital leads who didn’t attend the previous digital leadership programme
Language of Delivery
Language of Delivery
Cymraeg & English
Meeting Outline
Meeting Outline
Digital Leadership Programme - Key aspects of digital leadership covered along with a chance to collaborate and discuss digital learning with other leads.
Meeting Link
Meeting Link
The meeting link will be in the MS Team 'Arweinyddiaeth Ddigidol - Digital Leadership' (only available to digital leads). For any queries, email: rob.walters@powys.gov.uk
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