June 16, 2020
by C. Gillespie
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On Monday 15 June, a week-long series of online workshops and activities begin. The 2020 STEM Academy is an innovative University and Industry led programme bringing together teachers of STEM subjects, their students and parents, academics and industry. The event … Continue reading
June 12, 2020
by C. Gillespie
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We’ve been updating the Science Planning resource to support teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Home learning links have been extracted from each planner and collated in one file, to make it easy for you to find what you need … Continue reading
June 2, 2020
by C. Gillespie
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The Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) network of Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) has developed a suite of resources, lesson ideas, professional learning events and tailored sessions to teachers during the lockdown period. Throughout the country, primary STEM leads … Continue reading
May 29, 2020
by C. Gillespie
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Education Scotland are supporting the Thank a Teacher campaign in Scotland to highlight the positive impact teaching staff have in our society. Education Scotland are working in partnership with the Pearson National Teaching Awards – the organisation behind the awards … Continue reading
May 27, 2020
by Janey Irving
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With the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, it continues to be a challenging time for everyone but we at Education Scotland are doing our very best to ensure teachers, local authorities and learners are supported during this difficult time. Our team … Continue reading
May 27, 2020
by Janey Irving
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Every Wednesday we will publish a few highlights from across Scotland of interesting STEM practice or resources on the STEM Blog. These will showcase cross sector, ELC, primary and secondary ideas we have seen on Twitter over the previous week. … Continue reading
May 25, 2020
by Janey Irving
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Starting on Wednesday 27th May; Inspire20 is a series of 20-minute online webinars presented by the OGTC (Oil & Gas Technology Centre) team. They have been created for young people aged 16 – 24 who might be missing out … Continue reading
May 20, 2020
by Janey Irving
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https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/sciencesplc The former Sciences GLOW Community has moved to become part of Education Scotland’s National Professional Learning Communities: https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/nationalplcs During this transition we have taken the opportunity to restructure and tidy the BGE – Early to Fourth Level and NQ … Continue reading
May 20, 2020
by Janey Irving
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University of Aberdeen has launched a new free CLPL online programme for Higher and Advanced Higher Biology. https://on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/biology-online-stem-training-for-teachers/ This work has been supported through the Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grants Programme and the Scottish Government STEM Education and Training … Continue reading
May 19, 2020
by C. Gillespie
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The STEM Ambassadors programme has been around a long time and is a way for teachers to access enthusiastic scientists, engineers, tech gurus and STEM professionals. A new “Offers” feature is now available where STEM Ambassadors can advertise an offer … Continue reading
