<P>The role of ICT in enhancing both teaching and learning in classrooms continues to develop, no more so than when in the hands of effective practitioners. This easy-to-use book outlines the many ways in which it can be used, both as a subject, and as a tool to support learning across the curriculum. </P><P>Now fully updated to take into account innovations in ICT and the revised National Occupational Standards, <EM>ICT for Teaching Assistants</EM> looks at the impact of these changes and includes:</P><UL><P><LI>Practical examples of how ICT, including web-based tools such as ¿blogs¿ and ¿wikis¿, can be used;</LI><P></P><P><LI>Guidance to working competently and safely on the internet;</LI><P></P><P><LI>Suggestions for activities with ideas for how these can be used in a variety of contexts;</LI><P></P><P><LI>Advice on gathering evidence to help build assessment plans</LI><P></P><P><LI>Information on health and safety and legal requirements.</LI></UL><P>With links throughout to the Na