CLPL opportunities

The key to using digital technologies in the classroom to effectively support and enhance learning and teaching is to have skilled teachers who are confident and competent in doing so. These teachers will be adept at seamlessly integrating the technology and recognising when it is appropriate to do so. They will not be afraid to try new things out and to evolve their practice over time.

We all come to the table with different skills and abilities but all have the same set of standards we have to meet in order to teach in Scotland. Within our GTCS Standards for Full Registration, digital literacy is key:

Professional Knowledge and Understanding 
2.1 Curriculum and Pedagogy 
2.1.1 Have a depth of knowledge and understanding of Pedagogical Theories and Professional Practice 
Professional Actions  As a registered teacher you are required to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding of: 

digital technologies to support learning 
2.1.3 Have a depth of knowledge and understanding of Curriculum Design 
Professional Actions  As a registered teacher you are required to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding of: 

  • the value of learning beyond curricular areas/subject boundaries and of cross curricular subjects, e.g. literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability and digital literacy 
  • the skills and competencies that comprise teacher digital literacy and know how to embed digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning 
Professional Skills and Abilities 
3.1 Curriculum and Pedagogy 
3.1.1 Plan effectively to meet learners’ needs 
Professional Actions  As a registered teacher to demonstrate your professional skills and abilities you are required to: communicate appropriately with every learner, modelling and promoting competence and confidence in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and digital literacy 
3.1.2 Effectively utilise pedagogical approaches and resources 
Professional Actions  As a registered teacher to demonstrate your professional skills and abilities you are required to: 

  • employ appropriate teaching strategies and resources, including digital approaches, to meet the needs and abilities of every learner; 
  • use a wide variety of questioning techniques and a wide range of digital and traditional approaches to enhance learning and teaching. 
3.2 The Learning Context 
3.2.1 Effectively organise and manage learning 
Professional Actions  As a registered teacher to demonstrate your professional skills and abilities you are required to:  

enable every learner to make full use of well-chosen resources, including digital technologies, to enhance learning, teaching and assessment, as appropriate; 

It can be scary and overwhelming if you feel you are not confident with technology but please don’t worry! This is where the LoveLearning Team come in. We are here to help, support and encourage you at whatever stage of the journey you are on. We recognise that the opportunity for professional learning is core in making a roll out of devices to every pupil and teacher a success.

Please take a look at what we have on offer this session. Our twilight sessions are in short bite-sized chunks at the end of the day as we know how tiring it is to have taught a full day in front of the class, do your marking and prep, and then try to learn something new. We also have in-service events which will give you ideas and hints and tips to help you get started and let you try out something new, little by little. And if you have a spare minute or want to learn at your own pace, have a look through this site and see which videos and links catch your eye. There’s something on here for everyone.