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**Module 2 : Understanding how ICT can support learning and teaching in Literacy and Numeracy**
The key aims are:**
 * This module is designed to show educators how to add something extra in teaching literacy and numeracy. It challenges the delegate to reflect on their role and use ICT confidently.
 * **to ensure all students understand the principal features of the national strategies for literacy and numeracy**
 * **to ensure all delegates are able to identify where ICT can be used to make a positive contribution to learning and teaching of literacy and numeracy in the classroom**
 * **to use this knowledge to develop resources to support in these areas**
 * **to help students become familiar with a range of software packages available to support literacy and numeracy.**

· Session 2:1 Literacy and ICT Session 2.2 Numeracy and ICT Session 2:3 Embedding ICT and new digital technologies** ·
 * The changing role of teaching assistants and the introduction of revised strategies/ frameworks in both primary and secondary schools have enhanced the value of this module.**
 * Attached below is the module syllabus and various key documents.**
 * Click for information on each session. Note there may be variations to the sessions according to progress.
 * __Portfolio requirements__**
 * **Coursework will focus on the main features of the national literacy and numeracy strategies in the context of the role of the teaching assistant and developing an index of suitable software (Numeracy, Literacy) for each key stage or context in which they work**
 * **A critical evaluation of one piece of software relating it to the national strategies in literacy or numeracy (indicative length 500 words)**
 * **Describe a literacy or numeracy lesson that was enhanced by the use of ICT and evaluate the role of the teaching assistant in the course of the lesson.**
 * **A learning log**