We are looking for schools to collaborate and share Digital Storytelling via Glow.
Digital Storytelling Group Link
Twitter link #DigitalDifference
https://twitter.com/KirktonPS/status/861491693971009537
National Digital Learning Week is 15-19th May. This year the theme of the week is ‘Digital Difference’ and throughout the week you’re invited to share and celebrate the digital approaches which make a positive impact on your classroom practice.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney will be launching the week via a short video. Visit DigiLearnScot from Monday 15th May to hear Mr Swinney address teachers, pupils and parents about the benefits digital makes in education and officially launch the week.
https://videopress.com/v/RqpAnmSf
Share what’s happening in your school via the Aberdeenshire Learners’ Site.
Aberdeenshire Learners Site in Glow Link
S1 transition week is fast approaching some of our Academy Schools.
If your new S1s require a CC4 login then please contact the primary schools who should be able to pull up lists of P7 Glow Usernames.
Instructions on how to do this as follows,
Please get in touch if you encounter any issues, susan.sey@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
You will need to have registered for the Microsoft Educator Community (MED)with your Glow credentials and a link can be found via the purple MED tile on the Aberdeenshire Glow Launchpad.
Information about the programme can be found here and you can start your application here – all you have to do is to complete a short self-nomination form and include the URL to their profile on MEC and SWAY/Mix/Video (this part takes just 5 – 10 mins). I should flag that all nominees must have their Certified MIE badge before they can be selected as an MIE Expert.
Info re becoming an MIE can be found here You only need to earn 1000 points!
There are lots of benefits from joining the programme and opportunites to keep up to date with the latest developments with Microsoft applications, all of which are available to Glow Users.
Please let us know if you have any questions re the above and we will be happy to help.
Pinterest Link here
JOIN THE ADVENTURE WITH THE FAMOUS FIVE
2017 marks the 75th anniversary of The Famous Five, Enid Blyton’s best-loved and phenomenally successful book series.
To celebrate this landmark year, all 21 books in the Famous Five series are being re-released in May 2017 with brand new contemporary illustrations from rising star Laura Ellen Anderson.
We’re also inviting you to take part in our exciting competition below as a Literacy Project for your class or an after school club project. We can’t wait to see your stories!
The Literacy competition is open to Primary 5 pupils and they need to create a Sway.
Please click on the link below for more information,
https://education.microsoft.com/famousfivesway
Apple Teacher is a free professional learning programme designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. As an educator, you can build skills on iPad and Mac that directly apply to activities with your students, earn recognition for the new things you learn, and be rewarded for the great work you do every day.
http://www.apple.com/uk/education/apple-teacher/
I have just sent 3 twilights to the Aberdeenshire CPD Team to be advertised on Aberdeenshire Events.
These are beginner sessions and are suitable for staff who haven’t used Notebook software or just require a refresher.
These events will be live within the next couple of weeks so please keep the date free if you would like to register.
Glow and Office 365 twilights for April are now advertised on Aberdeenshire Events.
This will give users an overview of the Glow interface and all the fantastic tools available for Free in Office 365.
Sign up via the link below and remember to bring your Glow credentials.
Please click on the link below if you would like to access guidance notes re setting up a school Twitter account.
Setting up a school Twitter account
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