Wireless internet: how it works and how to get the best connection Wireless internet makes it possible to connect phones, computers, televisions and other devices to the internet without plugging each one into a network cable. It is now a familiar part of everyday life, used at home, at work and in public places. But what does “wireless internet” mean, […]
Religious Ethics: How Faith Shapes Ideas of Right and Wrong Religious ethics is the study and practice of ideas about right and wrong as they relate to religious beliefs and traditions. It asks questions such as: How should people treat one another? What makes an action just? What responsibilities do individuals have to their communities, the natural world and future […]
CPD Points for Teachers: What They Mean and How to Record Your Professional Development Continuing professional development (CPD) helps teachers keep their knowledge and practice up to date throughout their careers. Courses and training may be advertised as offering “CPD points” or “CPD credits”, but there is no single points system that applies to every teacher or education provider across […]
CPD Points for Engineers: A UK Guide Continuing professional development (CPD) helps engineers keep their knowledge and skills up to date throughout their careers. Training providers and employers sometimes describe CPD activities in terms of “points” or credits. However, there is no single points system that applies to every engineer in the UK. What counts, and how it should be […]
CPD and the APA: A Guide to Continuing Professional Development Continuing professional development (CPD) helps professionals maintain and develop the knowledge and skills needed for their work. If you have come across the term “CPD APA”, it may refer to professional learning associated with the American Psychological Association (APA). The exact meaning depends on the context, as “APA” can refer […]
ASA Annual Meeting 2021: Emancipatory Sociology and the Du Boisian Challenge The American Sociological Association’s 116th Annual Meeting took place online from 6 to 10 August 2021. Its theme, “Emancipatory Sociology: Rising to the Du Boisian Challenge”, invited sociologists to consider how their research and teaching could help expose and challenge inequality. A meeting shaped by its time Held during […]
IEA CPD Courses: A Guide for Education Professionals Continuing professional development (CPD) helps education professionals refresh their knowledge, strengthen their practice and respond to changes in their field. IEA CPD courses may offer a structured way to pursue that development, whether you are a teacher, lecturer, school leader or another professional working in education. As the abbreviation “IEA” is used […]
NMC CPD points: what nurses and midwives need to know If you are preparing for Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation, you may have heard people talk about “NMC CPD points”. However, the NMC does not operate a points-based system. Instead, it requires registered nurses and midwives to complete and record a set number of continuing professional development (CPD) hours […]
IEA CPD: Supporting Continuing Professional Development Continuing professional development (CPD) helps people build their knowledge, refresh their skills and respond to changes in their field. IEA CPD brings this idea together with the work and priorities of the IEA, offering a way for professionals to pursue ongoing learning relevant to their roles. What is CPD? CPD is the ongoing process […]
OT CPD Courses: A Guide for Occupational Therapists in the UK Continuing professional development (CPD) helps occupational therapists keep their knowledge and skills current throughout their careers. OT CPD courses can support day-to-day practice, prepare practitioners for new responsibilities and deepen expertise in a particular area of occupational therapy. Whether you work in the NHS, social care, education, private practice […]