Monthly Archives: May 2012

Social Studies

Reminder – Marks on the Landscape National challenge: Design a billboard for Scotland

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There is still time for learners to enter the Education Scotland challenge to design a double-sided billboard to be seen by people entering and leaving Scotland.

The design challenge is being run through the Marks on the Landscape website <http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/marksonthelandscape/index.asp> , an interdisciplinary learning resource focused on creativity skills, within the learning context of the land regeneration project Fife Earth. The challenge is aimed at those working within second, third and fourth curriculum levels.

The competition closing date is 21 June 2012.

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/marksonthelandscape/designchallenges/billboard/index.asp

Health and Wellbeing, Music, Technologies

Win the Gold – music and olympics – free online resource

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A new Olympics project, allowing pupils to create and work with music through an online tool from ABC Creative Music is now free to 6 local authorities, with a free trial available to all others.

The six local authorities include: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Dumfries & Galloway, East Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, and Western Isles.

Due to popular demand and a great response from P4 and 5 teachers who have seen the material we have created a seperate course so that teachers can use this resource from P4-7 (Year 3 – Year 6). Check out the fantastic Medal Ceremony Interactive!!

Here is a short movie about our Olympic project – WIN THE GOLD:

http://www.abcmusic.org.uk and then click on the SITE TOUR button.

On Youtube: http://youtu.be/gg7iN5XOxs0

On Screencast: http://www.screencast.com/t/69wG4wiOATD

WIN THE GOLD is a fun Olympic themed song and range of flexible projects for P4-7 (Year 3-6) that class teachers can use to add music to an Olympic project.

To sign up log into ABC Online at www.abcmusic.org.uk <http://www.abcmusic.org.uk>  and go to Staffroom>Request & Unlock Trial Course and choose WIN THE GOLD – OLYMPICS 2012.

Uncategorized

Secondary School inter-disciplinary learning – Example of Good Practice

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Education Scotland identified good practice – Aboyne Academy <http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/16/hmie-identified-good-practice-aboyne-academy/> , Tuesday 22 May, 11 am
http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/16/hmie-identified-good-practice-aboyne-academy/

The practice of inter-disciplinary learning in the Secondary context is one that is central to the underpinning ethos of Curriculum for Excellence.  Schools all over Scotland are looking at ways in which this can be made as purposeful and meaningful as possible for both pupils and teachers.

Aboyne Academy’s efforts in this area were given favourable comment during a recent inspection so much so that the inspection team recommended that this practice be celebrated and shared via Glow TV.

Find out more on the Glow Scotland blog <http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/16/hmie-identified-good-practice-aboyne-academy> .

Drama, Languages and Literacy

Royal Shakespeare Company webcast – Monday July 2nd

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On Monday 2 July at 10.30, a filmed version of I, Cinna (The Poet) will be streamed exclusively to schools around the UK. The film will be followed by a live question and answer session with the actor and writer.

This unique online event gives students aged 11 to 16 the chance to participate in a real-time nationwide project in which they can interact with thousands of other young people across the country. It will be a one click and play live broadcast, which teachers will be able to access on their computer and play through any projection device in the classroom, including a Whiteboard.

Written for ages 11+, I,Cinna (The Poet) is Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar told through the eyes of a jiggling fool.

Cinna asks the young audience to consider the relationship between words and actions, art and politics, self and society. During the performance he will ask students to write poems with him: small poems on big themes. These poems can be reworked after the performance and sent to the RSC, where a web archive of responses to the play will be created.

I,Cinna is the latest in a series of solo shows written and directed by Tim Crouch inspired by Shakespeare’s lesser characters, including I, Peaseblossom and I, Malvolio (RSC, 2011) and has been commissioned as part of the World Shakespeare Festival.

Languages and Literacy

Short-listed Authors For The Angus Book Award Visit Schools

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In the run-up to the announcement of the winner of the 2012 Angus Book Award <http://www.angus.gov.uk/bookaward/default.htm> , the short-listed authors will have a full day of visits to the eight Angus secondary schools on Tuesday 22 May, to meet pupils who have taken part in the voting process.
The four novels in the running for this year’s award were read by around 400 Angus third year pupils before they voted for their favourite book in a secret ballot. The winner will be revealed at the award ceremony which this year is being held at Carnoustie High School.

http://www.angus.gov.uk/new/releases-archive/2012/2012-05-17b.html

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Fast Girls – Special Film Preview with Cast Q&A

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Wednesday 13 June 10.00am – 12.15pm

Dear Teachers

Next month GFT is proud to host an advance preview of Fast Girls for secondary schools, in association with Studio Canal, Film Education and representatives from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014.

Set to be the feel-good movie of the summer, Fast Girls tracks the roller-coaster journey of a British female sprint relay team and stars a trio of Britain’s brightest young stars: Lenora Crichlow (Being Human), Lily James (Wrath of the Titans) and Bradley James (Merlin). Perfect inspiration for young athletes and fans of Bend it Like Beckham.

This special screening on Wednesday 13 June will be followed by a Q&A with the cast and members of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 committee. They’ll discuss making the film, how the actors trained for their athletic roles and what Glasgow has got planned in the lead up to the Games in 2014.

The screening is FREE for ALL secondary schools to attend so make sure to book your places, as places will go fast! Click here to book places for your school via Film Education.

We’ve also included news about forthcoming opportunities for schools and teachers – read on for details.

Best wishes

Paul and Emily

Glasgow Film Learning

Click here for full GFT listings for schools

Community Learning and Development, Dance, Drama, Music

Eric Booth Masterclass – motivating arts learning experiences

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Activated environment – motivated participants
An Eric Booth Masterclass, for ArtWorks Scotland

19 June 2012, 10 am to 4pm, at the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh

Spend a day exploring the mechanics of motivation with a master ‘teaching artist’ and arts education consultant from the USA.

“Research shows that the single greatest influence on the quality of an arts learning experience is the motivation of the learner, and the second greatest influence is the social environment that impacts that individual’s motivation. Our workshop will explore the ways that teaching artists can better support the courage of participants to pour themselves into our learning opportunities, and the ways we create conducive environments—quickly.” Eric Booth

Places on this day long masterclass are limited to 30 and are open to artists across all artforms and levels of experience. As the ArtWorks team are keen to offer places to a cross section of artists, participants will be selected by a panel based on the criteria in the booking form.

To submit a request for a place on this masterclass request a booking form from Hilary Nicoll (ArtWorks Scotland project manager) viahilary.nicoll@creativescotland.com
Languages and Literacy

Tam O’Shanter reboot

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The poem Tam o’ Shanter was written by Robert Burns in 1790 and its 224 lines, tradition has it, were composed in a single afternoon.  A new challenge has been set to reboot Tam o’ Shanter, bringing it up to date in a new and original version that follows the structure of Burns’ poem but would be relevant in the twenty-first century.

Entries are being sought for Tam o’ Shanter Reboot, a poem about a night out and the return home after a wild and unpredicted experience – of whatever kind!  It should be written in Scots or English and be the original work of the author, unpublished and not accepted for publication elsewhere.  It should not be under consideration in other writing competitions and should not be a translation of another author’s work.

http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/newsindex.htm

Technologies

Tablet computer piloting in schools

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The potential for mobile devices, including tablet computers, to enhance learning in Scottish schools is to be explored by Education Scotland.

Ten local authorities, almost 20 schools and hundreds of pupils are already using a range of devices, including iPads at Sciennes Primary School in Edinburgh and Android technology at Morgan Academy in Dundee.

Education Scotland will be taking stock of how such schemes are working and will consider how they could be used on a wider scale.


http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/05/school-tablet-piloting16052012<http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/05/school-tablet-piloting16052012>