Connected Falkirk Vision
Connected Falkirk will give our children and young people the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced digital world.
Connected Falkirk will:
- provide a digital device for all Primary 6 to Secondary 6 pupils.
- provide a number of devices to Primary 1 to Primary 5 classes.
- provide a digital device to all teachers, supported by an accredited Professional Learning Programme.
- ensure fast, reliable internet connectivity in all of our schools.
- provide families with an opportunity to be digitally connected.
By increasing access to devices with a suite of powerful digital tools we will bring learning benefits to everyone. This transformational project will support learning anywhere, anytime and with anyone. We want to enrich learning and teaching; encourage creativity; and unlock the potential of every pupil and teacher.
What does Connected Falkirk mean for pupils?
- For P6-S6 pupils, you’ll get a digital device (replaced every 4 years) which is your device for learning. You’ll be able to take it home and use it anytime or anywhere to support your work in or out of school.
- For P1-P5 pupils, your class will have access to devices to support your digital learning in school.
- Your device will provide you with new opportunities for collaborative learning with peers, family and educators in a secure online learning environment.
- You’ll get inspiring and personalised learning experiences and new ways to show what you’ve learned.
- You’ll get access to a palette of digital tools to uncover and exhibit your creativity.
- You’ll develop real-world skills and be confident in using them and sharing them.
- You’ll gain digital skills essential for employment now and in future as, globally, jobs continue their digital evolution.
- You’ll have access to tools that help overcome any barriers you have to learning.
What does Connected Falkirk mean for families?
- Connected Falkirk will offer you a ‘window’ into learning and allow you to feel informed about pupils’ experiences and progress.
- Increasing access to the use of virtual learning environments enhances opportunities to learn together and for your child to become a leader in teaching new digital skills to their family.
What does Connected Falkirk mean for educators?
- You’ll have access to a package of training and support to enable “a critical understanding of digital technologies and how these can be used to support learning.” GTC Scotland.
- The tools and skills delivered though Connected Falkirk will provide you with flexibility in delivering the curriculum, assessment and feedback.
- You’ll further develop your skillset to enhance practice and support innovative pedagogy with technology.
- You’ll build your confidence in utilising digital technology to support those children with an Additional Support Need or those with English as an additional language.
- You’ll receive accreditation through learning programmes for the major technology providers- Apple, Google and Microsoft, with flexible pathways to further professional learning.
- You’ll have new opportunities to access and share resources with colleagues.
Appendices
Connected Falkirk FAQ www.falkirk.gov.uk/connectedfalkirk
Enhancing Learning and Teaching Through Use of Digital Technology – Scottish Government, Sep 2016
