The senior pupils’ digital leader training event will take place in Inveraray Primary School on Friday 18th November 2016 from 10:00 till 15:30. The event is aimed at pupils from P5/6/7 and will include training for pupils on computational thinking, troubleshooting and introduction to computer programming using Drones and Sphero’s. There will also be a CPD session for staff. Continue reading Digital Leader Labs – 18th November 2016 (Reminder)
Category Archives: Learning Tech
3 new ipad training courses at Cardross in 2013.
iPads for Beginners
Date: Wednesday 23rd October 3:45pm-5pm Location: Cardross Primary
Places: 30
This course is designed for teachers interested in using an iPad within the classroom but are unsure where to start.
It will cover the very basics of iPad use, such as notes, safari and the camera. This course is not suitable for teachers that are already familiar with this device. Continue reading 3 new ipad training courses at Cardross in 2013.
ARGYLL AND BUTE iPADS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Argyll and Bute, in partnership with Apple and XMA, invite you to a day with Keynote Guests and hands on workshops to explore the potential of this technology to transform learning. Topics include:
Assessing with iPad: A hands on workshop exploring assessment using iPad in the classroom
Creating Content with iPad: A hands on workshop looking at how to use content creation tools on the iPad in the classroom.
Teaching with iPad: A hands on workshop focusing on how the iPad can transform learning and teaching in the classroom. Continue reading ARGYLL AND BUTE iPADS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Launch of new ‘Learning with Devices’ site.
Schools across Scotland are engaging with a range of tablet devices such as iPads, Windows 8 tablets, Android Tablets, Kindles and Chromebooks to help effect better outcomes for learners and to help enhance and enrich learning in Curriculum for Excellence. The purpose of the Learning with Devices site is to help share the developing narrative of the pedagogy that is being employed with tablets and devices in our schools with a wider audience so that we can continue to learn from and with each other.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/learningwithdevices/
Ideas for Tablets & Apps for the Classroom
Oxford University Press has launched a new Tablets and Apps Advice Centre for teachers as part of its Oxford School Improvement service.
You can download a free Tablets & Apps Report and watch a few video with example of best practice from a Primary School HERE
Graham Dickie
Head Teacher
Kilchrenan Primary
SMART Notebook 11 Service Pack 1 now available
This new update improves SMART Notebook 11 speed, responsiveness and usability. It features SMART Response software updates and a new version of SMART Ink providing improved integration with Microsoft software. This Service Pack update now adds support for Mac OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and limited Microsoft Windows 8 compatibility. If you have any questions please contact mailto:anne.forrest@steljes.co.uk
London Early Years Foundation conference report
Council staff highly praised at London Early Years Foundation Conference (LEYF)
A team from Argyll and Bute Council were invited to deliver workshops at the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) staff conference on the 2 November in Pimlico, London. Continue reading London Early Years Foundation conference report
