Service Level Agreement for Curriculum and Content Services.
2005-2006
EMU provides support to schools to assist them in the development of all aspects of the ICT curriculum.
Services can be purchased in two ways:
- A single annual subscription of £800 for two days of support in addition to on going support through the website, email and telephone.
- Support packages tailored to your school's needs based on our standard charge rate of £450 per day.
Activities undertaken in support of your school's development can include:
Pupil projects
Pupil projects cover any area of the ICT curriculum. Control projects have been particularly beneficial with Primary schools as have website creation and digital video projects with Secondary schools.
Classroom support
EMU's team has many years experience of introducing new ideas, technologies and practices into classrooms. Changing pedagogies put added pressure onto busy teachers, whether it is a new piece of software or some new equipment such as an Interactive Whiteboard, a new computer suite or a Digital Video camera. We can help your school to successfully implement ICT in the classroom.
Professional development days
Our experienced team can assist your school to plan and implement a successful ICT development day. In addition to whole days we can contribute to thematic sessions that address e-learning in other curriculum areas.
Assistance in planning and delivering the ICT curriculum
EMU's team has wide experience of many software titles used in education and most hardware systems. This depth of knowledge and experience together with familiarity of Sandwell's schools provide a unique and coherent perspective to assist the planning and delivery of your schools ICT curriculum. EMU is proud to provide independent advice to ensure best value and future proofing of planning decisions.
Piloting new developments
EMU will initiate and support new hardware and software developments in the curriculum within individual schools or across a number of schools. This can often be in partnership with other Sandwell agencies and commercial partners.
ICT co-ordinator support
EMU hosts ICT coordinator events providing opportunities for co-ordinators to meet, discuss current issues, share experiences and view a range of software and hardware. An annual visit to the BETT exhibition held in London is organised in January each year. On going support for coordinators is available by telephone and email.
Educational software evaluation, implementation and support
As an active support centre for major educational software suppliers, EMU is well placed to provide high quality advice to schools on a wide range of products and their use in the classroom. These include most software titles from Clicker, Black Cat, Granada Learning, Inclusive Technology, Logotron, Resource, Semerc, Sherston, Topologika, Widgit, Microsoft and RM. To assist schools we also maintain a library of their current software, which can be viewed by arrangement.
EMU will endeavour to support all Sandwell schools who seek assistance by telephone or email with educational software issues. However, should a visit prove necessary, non-subscribing schools will incur a charge based on our standard rate.
Centre-based courses
Courses are provided to support the identified needs of Sandwell schools for the delivery of the ICT curriculum. Course places are charged at a rate of £25 per session for subscribing schools or £50 per session for non-subscribing schools.
Digital video creation and editing
We can film school events and create edited digital video files for use as educational content which may be presented as a DVD or be hosted on the web. A similar service can be provided for a school's existing video. The charges for this service are negotiable.
If you require any further information on EMU's Curriculum and Content Services for 2004-5 then please contact Chris Howles by email, chris.howles@emu.org.uk or telephone 0121 544 2001.
