Digital Literacy

Schools need to use digital technologies as an integral component of their learning and teaching programs safely and responsibly. This will allow our children to thrive in modern society and the workplace.

Digital technology can make a substantial contribution to enriching education across all areas of Curriculum for Excellence. If used effectively and appropriately, digital technology can enhance learning and teaching, equip our children and young people with vital digital skills and crucially, it can lead to improved educational outcomes.

Glencoats Primary will work with Renfrewshire Council to achieve all four of the following essential and interrelated objectives that are central to successful digital learning, teaching and assessment from the National Strategy

• develop the skills and confidence of teachers
• improve access to digital technology for all learners
• ensure that digital technology is a central consideration in all areas of curriculum and assessment delivery
• empower leaders of change to drive innovation and investment in digital technology for learning and teaching

In all classes pupils use Promethean boards, Chromebooks and ipads to enhance their learning experiences. They are taught the skills needed to communicate in today’s technological world.

Classes are involved in coding using resources such as the Beebot, Codeapillar and Spheros.

Children are set challenges which allow them to think creatively and to develop and evaluate projects effectively.

Digital Learning Strategy Glencoats April 2023

ICT and Digital Learning Acceptable Use Policy 2021

Home Learning Acceptable Use Letter

Chromebook Home Learning Acceptable Use Policy

Food, Textile and Craft Technology

Practical activities in the technologies offer children and young people opportunities to develop:

• curiosity and problem-solving skills, a capacity to work with others and take initiative
• planning and organisational skills in a range of contexts
• skills in using tools, equipment, software and materials
• skills in collaborating, leading and interacting with others
• critical thinking through exploration and discovery within a range of learning contexts
• discussion and debate
• searching and retrieving information to inform thinking within diverse learning contexts
• making connections between specialist skills developed within learning and skills for work
• evaluating products, systems and services
• presentation skills.