Assist
ASSIST is a new CD-ROM based information service for Scottish schools. ASSIST will help those involved in education identify resources andinformation as and when they need them.ASSIST will be particularly valuable in the preparation andimplementation of schools development plans and delivery of thecurriculum.This is the first time such a system has been developed for Scottishschools and its main objective is to provide a thorough researchfacility which can only enhance the teachers ability to access relevantinformation quickly and easily with the minimum of effort.

Packaged Materials - Twice Per Year
For busy teachers, ASSIST provides a single source of reference givingthem access to relevant information as and when they need it. Twice a year, schools will receive a package of materials containing both CD-ROM and printed materials, with further information and assistanceavailable from SCET via a local call rate helpline.

Examples of the kinds of information contained on the CD-ROM are:
Information from Scottish CCC, SCET and SEB on resources for the 5-14curriculum in English, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education,Expressive Arts, Technology and Assessment.

Resources information for pupils with Special Educational Needs,including software, hardware and relevant publications.

Information about past and present Scottish educational researchprojects based on information from a range of organisations includingSCRE, SOEID, students and teachers.

Information on Health Education videos suitable for schools, furthereducation, parents and of general interest.

Materials for Staff Development collated through the Association forStaff Development in Scottish education.

The CD-ROM is available for both Macintosh and Windows platforms and isaccompanied by easy-to-follow guidelines.

Key Documents Digest
In addition to the CD-ROM subscribers will receive a Key DocumentsDigest of recent publications in print. This abstracting service,carried out in SCET, covers key issues relating to Scottish education. This service is ideal for keeping up to date, or for accessinginformation when it is needed and in a format that is easilyassimilated.

Only the most recently published materials will appear in the printedversion of the Key Documents Digest. This information is also on theCD-ROM together with additional abstracts from all relevant materialspublished since 1993

What a subscription would mean for you.
ASSIST will:
Give you a single source of information on topics relevant to your needs andsave time by identifying resources for specific strands and levels of the curriculum.

Cut down on paper work. Resource information can simply be printed off and attached to forward plans.

By working in collaboration with the Scottish CCC and other relevant bodies, SCET can guarantee that the information provided is in linewith the SOEID guidelines.

Give you abstracts of key documents in easy to read format forpersonal and staff development, allowing choice in the documents for indepth study.

Training and in-school guidance will be available.

Schools (subscription price)  ?150Other                         ?190

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