Classroom Displays Online Training
Announcing the Advanced Classroom Displays Course
If you are already comfortable with the basics of display and want to explore the topic in more depth you might be interested in the Advanced Classroom Displays Course. The course is due to start after the half term holidays, June 2013. More details available click here
The Classroom Displays Starter Course
Update: the next course starts after the half term holidays, June 2013.
Would you like to do basic classroom displays training without having to leave the comfort of your own home?
- How about an INSET where you control how long you spend on each aspect, taking only the bits you actually need?
What would this be worth to you?
This 4 week on-line course is available for just £20 (GBP). (Find out how much that is in other currencies from Google currency converter Contact me if you have problems using PayPal and I will arrange an alternative method.)
Your Online Classroom Displays Starter Course
The course will consist of:
- 4 weekly lessons presented in a password protected area of this site
- Associated videos and/or slide shows
- A practical task each week related to the topic
- Access to a private community area
- A Certificate of Completion for those who finish and share all the tasks
- A PDF file of your lessons for you to keep.
The course is ideal for people who want basic classroom displays training. See below if you are looking for a more advanced displays course.
Book Now for Only £20 (GBP)
The course is suitable for teaching assistants, school based librarians and recently qualified teachers, or any one else who has responsibility for making classroom displays. We use mostly UK primary and secondary school classroom displays as examples. However, the course has been used and enjoyed by over 200 people from all over the world including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UEA, Argentina, The Netherlands, India and the US.
I ran the first on line Classroom Displays training course in early 2010 for a small group. I’ve been running it several times a year since then, changing and updating the content as time went on. I have had very positive responses from students.
What you have to do
You are expected to read the course materials, it works best if you join in discussions on the site and complete the practical task each week.
You can share your completed tasks in the private section of the website. You might also want want to share your ideas on the Facebook page or via the Flickr Group, maybe even on Twitter. Sometimes people prefer to respond privately to the tasks by email & that’s fine too.
You keep your access to all the lessons on line for 6 weeks, with an extension if you need it to complete the tasks.
You also get a pdf file of the lessons that you can keep and work through at your own pace.
The course content for each week is:
Pre-course
- An introduction to the Classroom Displays Group on Flickr and other sites you might find useful.
- How to get the most from your online course
- Adding a Flickr image to your comments
Then:
Week 1 – why we have displays and starting to look at displays as learning objects. A video about why we make displays. The task involves looking at a display and working out the aims and objectives.
Week 2 – Some general design guidelines and related slide show. The task is to plan and share a display that follows some of the guidelines you have learned.
Week 3 – The use of colour in displays and mounting work for display, a slide show with examples of displays. The task is to print out, mount and share a provided piece of work.
Week 4 – Choosing lettering and fonts for displays, a slide show with examples of displays. The task is to plan and share a display using an appropriate kind of lettering.
The lessons will be here on the site in a password protected area where you can also leave comments, ask questions etc.
What you need
- Internet access
- An email account
Optional but nice to have:
- A printer
- A digital camera, your phone is fine!
What happens after the course
When you complete the course I send you a pdf certificate of achievement to print out and keep in your CPD folder. The main thing though is that you should be buzzing with new confidence in your displays ability and full of ideas. I hope that we’ll be able to keep in touch and I’m always glad to see display photos from course participants.
Book Now via PayPal (you do not need to have a Paypal account) The course costs just £20 GBP. Email me if you need to arrange another payment method :
The next course starts after the half term holidays, June 2013
Book Now for Only £20 (GBP)
Classroom Displays Course FAQ
Do I have to be in class at certain times?
No, there are no set times when you have to be in class. The lessons are posted to the private course blog and emailed to you on set days, but this is a self-paced course, so you can fit it in whenever is best for you. Expect to spend about an hour or two on the course each week.
The course fees are in British pounds – do you accept payment in dollars/euros?
Yes! Payment is made via Paypal, which automatically converts currency for you. To check the current exchange rate, visit this useful online currency converter. If you don’t have a Paypal account use can still pay using a credit card (Paypal will provide instructions when you check out).
What’s a Flickr account?
Flickr.com is an online photo-sharing website that’s free to join. With an account you can upload photos to your own galleries, share photos with other users or keep your photos private if you prefer. There’s a pre-course session that explains how and why to open a Flickr account .
Do I have to share photos of my displays or answers to the tasks?
No, it’s not compulsory to share your photos, though sharing as a group is a wonderful way to gain new insights into your display ideas. We’ll all be focussed on the same aim – to learn more about making effective displays– so the blog will be a safe place to share. If you don’t want to share in the group you can always email me your responses.
How is the Displays course run?
The class focuses on weekly assignments, backed up with a blog post and exercises. All content will be posted to the private course blog and also emailed to you direct as a pdf file. We will also have a private Facebook group where you can share your photos each week and take part in discussions.
If you want to know more email me and I’ll get back to you.
Hi Linda,
I am a TA in a primary school and am presently studying for a degree. For the module I am studying this semester, I am researching the effectiveness of display boards as teaching and learning tools. Could you confirm for me if your course has any reference to research, or if the weekly units can be sent out in less than 6 weeks?
Many thanks,
Val Sewell
I’ve emailed you a literature list that should help Val. The basic course does not cover research in the depth you need for the degree.
Please could you advise if there is a set time when you have to access the programme or can it be anytime in the week? I am very interested in your course.
You have access to the lessons any time you need them Carol. You will also have pdf files you can print out and keep. You can take as long as you need to complete the related tasks. I hope this helps you decide to join us. Do email me if you need any more help Linda.Hartley@classroomdisplays.org.uk
Hi Linda, I am interested in this course. I am a TA and think I need to give more ‘oomph’ to my displays. I would like to find ways to make most of them 3D or with elements in 3D. Would it be covered in the course? Am I too late for this April one?
Hi Marianne
The Starter course might be a bit basic for your needs if you have a fair bit of displays experience. Adding 3D elements to displays is covered in the Advanced Course. The next one starts after the half term break in June 2013. I will email you more details.