Connected Falkirk will\u00a0give\u00a0our children and young people the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced digital world.<\/a><\/h1>\n
\nConnected Falkirk will:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- provide\u00a0<\/span>a digital device for all Primary 6 to Secondary 6 pupils.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- provide\u00a0a number of<\/span>\u00a0devices\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>Primary 1 to Primary 5\u00a0<\/span>cla<\/span>s<\/span>ses<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- p<\/span>rovide<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a digital device<\/span>\u00a0to all teachers<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>upport<\/span>ed by an<\/span>\u00a0accredited Professional Learning Programme<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- ensure\u00a0<\/span>fast, reliable internet connectivity in\u00a0all of\u00a0our schools.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- provide\u00a0<\/span>families with an opportunity to be digitally connected.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By increasing<\/span>\u00a0access to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>devices\u00a0<\/span>with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a suite of powerful\u00a0<\/span>digital tools we will bring learning benefits to everyone. Th<\/span>is transformational project<\/span>\u00a0will support learning anywhere, anytime and with anyone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>We want to\u00a0<\/span>enrich learning and teaching<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0encourage creativity<\/span>;\u00a0<\/span>and unlock the potential of every\u00a0<\/span>pupil and teacher<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
What does\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Connected Falkirk<\/span><\/b>\u00a0mean for\u00a0<\/span><\/b>p<\/span><\/b>upils?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- For P6-S6 pupils, y<\/span>ou\u2019ll get\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>\u00a0digital device<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>re<\/span>placed\u00a0<\/span>every 4 years<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0which is\u00a0<\/span>your\u00a0<\/span><\/i>device for learning<\/span>. You\u2019ll be able to take it home and use it anytime or anywhere to support your work in or out of school.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- For P1-P5 pupils, your class will have access to devices to support your digital learning in school<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Your device will\u00a0<\/span>provide you with n<\/span>ew opportunities for\u00a0<\/span>c<\/span>ollaborat<\/span>ive learning\u00a0<\/span>with\u00a0<\/span>peers<\/span>, family and educators\u00a0<\/span>in a secure online learning\u00a0<\/span>environment<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll get i<\/span>nspiring<\/span>\u00a0and personalised learning\u00a0<\/span>experiences\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>new\u00a0<\/span>ways to show\u00a0<\/span>what you’ve learned<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll get a<\/span>ccess to a palette of digital tools to uncover and exhibit your creativity<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll d<\/span>evelop rea<\/span>l-world skills and be confident in using them and sharing them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll gain digital skills essential for employment now and in future as, globally, jobs continue their digital evol<\/span>ution.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll have access to tools that help overcome any barriers you\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0learning<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What does\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Connected Falkirk<\/span><\/b>\u00a0mean for\u00a0<\/span><\/b>f<\/span><\/b>amilies<\/span><\/b>?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Connected Falkirk\u00a0<\/span>will offer you a \u2018<\/span>window<\/span>\u2019<\/span>\u00a0into learning<\/span>\u00a0and allo<\/span>w you<\/span>\u00a0to feel informed about\u00a0<\/span>pupils\u2019<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>experiences and progress<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Increasing access to the use of\u00a0<\/span>virtual<\/span>\u00a0learning\u00a0<\/span>environments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>enhances opportunities to learn together and for your child to become a leader in teaching new digital skills to their family.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat does\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Connected Falkirk<\/span><\/b>\u00a0mean for\u00a0<\/span><\/b>e<\/span><\/b>ducators?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- You\u2019ll have access to a<\/span>\u00a0package of training and support to\u00a0<\/span>enable<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201ca critical understanding of digital technologies and how these can be used to support learning.\u201d GTC<\/span>\u00a0Scotland.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The tools and skills delivered though Connected Falkirk will provide you with f<\/span>lexibility in delivering\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>curriculum, assessment and feedback.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll further develop your skillset<\/span>\u00a0to e<\/span>nhance<\/span>\u00a0practice\u00a0<\/span>and support\u00a0<\/span>innovative p<\/span>edagogy<\/span>\u00a0with technology<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll build your c<\/span>onfiden<\/span>ce in<\/span>\u00a0utilis<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0digital technology\u00a0<\/span>to support those children with an Additional Support Need or those with English as an additional language.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll receive accreditation through learning programmes<\/span>\u00a0for the major technology providers- Apple, Google and Microsoft<\/span>, with flexible pathways<\/span>\u00a0to further professional learning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll have\u00a0<\/span>new\u00a0<\/span>opportunities<\/span>\u00a0to access and share resources with colleagues<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Appendices\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nConnected Falkirk FAQ <\/span>www.falkirk.gov.uk\/con<\/span>nectedfalkirk<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEnhancing Learning and Teaching Through Use of Digital Technology \u2013 Scottish Government<\/span>,<\/span>
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