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University of Kent
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Barracuda

What is Barracuda?

Barracuda is an interactive CD, containing resources, links, examples, templates, ideas, information, and tips on using ILT which are relevant to staff working in post-16 educational either in a teaching or support role such as LRC staff.

How is it useful?

Barracuda is flexible enough to be useful at:

  • Induction level for new staff to introduce them to the range of resources and applications relating to ILT and e-learning.
  • Trainee teacher level - providing easy access to information and ideas relating to ILT and e-learning.
  • Organisational level to stimulate interest and encourage more effective use of ILT.
  • Managerial level as a reference resource for staff working to support the development of ILT.

What are some of the features of Barracuda?

  • Over 19 different subject specific sections containing useful websites and resources that can be used to develop teaching materials.
  • Source Mind Maps for ALL 19 Curriculum areas
  • Special Educational Needs resources and references.
  • Templates for lesson plans and schemes of work
  • Pedagogical list of lesson ideas which can be accomplished with ILT
  • Policy documents relating to ILT
  • Interactive learning materials courses for Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as ready made interactive templates that can be used by staff with little IT experience
  • Suggested ILT induction programmes

How much does it cost?

There are 3 options to select from when purchasing Barracuda:

Whole Organisation ILT Support Package

Included in the Pack

  • 200 Barracuda CDs (site licence)
  • Barracuda Guidance worksheet for Staff Development Coordinator*.
  • Site Visit from a member of the RSC SE team to provide guidance on a suitable Staff Development strategy to sustain the interest generated from the initial provision of the CDs to staff and to train the trainers on the features of the CD.


Cost: £399 P&P if not delivered as part of Site Visit

 
Group Package

Included in the Pack

  • 30 Barracuda CDs
  • Barracuda Guidance worksheet for Course Tutor*. (This guidance pack is written with ILT Induction training and Teacher Trainers in mind)


Cost: £99 P&P

 

Management Team Package

Included in the Pack


Cost: £50 P&P

 

Specialist College Package

Included in the Pack

  • 50 Barracuda CDs (site licence)
  • Site Visit from a member of the RSC SE team to provide guidance on a suitable Staff Development strategy to sustain the interest generated from the initial provision of the CDs to staff and to train the trainers on the features of the CD


Cost: £100 (no P&P payable if delivered as part of a site visit)

How do I order?

Complete and return an order form

Further questions?

Contact Adam Blackwood at A.Blackwood@kent.ac.uk

* The Reading telephone number quoted in the document is no longer active. Please call our helpdesk on 01227 827091 with any queries.