An ideal training course offers teachers the following experiences:

1. An introductory session sets out a vision of learning opportunities with ICT and gives explanations and demonstrations of course activities
2. Teachers are provided with software, hardware and curriculum materials for performing activities
3. Teachers try the activities themselves and practise using them in real lessons with pupils
4. Teachers have an ongoing access to technical and tutorial support
5. Teachers report back and share experiences with other teachers

For an introductory session for an IT for US course, the following elements are recommended:

• An introduction to the 'added value' of ICT activities followed up with a discussion of learning gains
• A discussion of the relevance of the modules materials to the local curriculum
• A discussion of the operational skills and procedural skills required for a successful implementation of ICT activities
• An introduction to the software used in the module
• A demonstration of a student activity
• Workshop practice: teachers trying out a student activity
• Evaluation of activity

All these elements are supported by the module materials, especially through the commentaries contained in the 'Didactical approach' sections of the module booklets.