The first meeting of the Technologies Collaboration Group will take place online on 15th May 2025. This will be followed by a face to face meeting on 29th May 2025.
Information
Members of the Collaboration Group are asked to watch the following overview and provocation presentations prior to the 29th May meeting in order to maximise the time for discussion on the day.
- All participants should watch the Curriculum Improvement Cycle Overview videos. This will provide everyone with an overview of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle process and position.
- Provocation videos have been organised by subject area: Business Education, Computing Science and Craft, Design, Engineering and Graphics.
- Participants should also take time to explore the latest statistics around their subject area using our interactive dashboard. The data in this dashboard comes from SQA.
Carrying Out This Activity Locally
*THIS PERIOD OF CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED*
We cannot have everyone who wishes to contribute to the work in the Technologies collaboration group in the same place, however we would encourage departments, schools, local authority subject networks to engage with the process. As such, you can use the resources on this page and the feedback board links to add your thoughts.
If you do wish to carry out a local consultation, please do so before the end of June 2025.
We recommend that you play the short video introduction from Kirsty McFaul at the start of any event to set the scene. You may wish to print out the handouts to stimulate discussion and/or use/edit the slides from the day.
Local Consultation Resources
Video Introduction (6 minutes)
Kirsty McFaul
Senior Education Officer (Technologies)
Resources
Feedback Links
For Activities A and B
Bus Ed Feedback Board
CDEG Feedback Board
CS Feedback Board
For Activity C
Mixed Groups Feedback Board
Curriculum Improvement Cycle Overview videos
SESSION 1:
The Curriculum Improvement Cycle
SESSION 2:
Background and the case for change
SESSION 3:
Towards an evolved technical framework
Subject Specific Provocations
Please watch each provocation for your subject area prior to the face to face meeting on 29th May and check the box on each video to confirm.
Computing Science
Slides from presenters:
The Big Picture in Computing
Computing In Further Education
Craft, Design, Engineering & Graphics
Slides from presenters:
Explore Senior Phase Data
Take some time to explore the SQA data relating to the various Technologies related qualifications in the senior phase. Our interactive visualisations will illustrate entries and attainment over time for every National Qualification and National Progression Award. You are able to select qualifications by name, type, SCQF level and view the results broken down by presenting establishment type and gender.
Are there any emerging patterns that might influence / should be considered during the review process?
Meeting 1 – 29th May 2025 – Resources and Feedback
Agenda for 29th May
| 09:45 | Arrival and Registration | |
| 10:10 | – Welcome and Overview of today – Icebreaker Activity – Setting the Scene – Curriculum Improvement Cycle Process | |
| 10:40 | Activity A: Group Knowledge Capture – Subject Specific Groups 1. Where are we now? 2. How is your subject area contributing to the 4 capacities? 3. Why is your subject area unique / important? | Bus Ed Feedback Board CDEG Feedback Board CS Feedback Board |
| 11:30 | Comfort Break | |
| 11:45 | Activity B: Group Discussions – Subject Specific Groups – 3 Key Questions 1. What should be the ambitions for your subject be moving forward? 2. Looking ahead to 2030, what knowledge, skills and attributes will learners require to realise the ambitions of your subject area in education? 3. What are the challenges and opportunities for learners in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attributes you have identified? | Bus Ed Feedback Board CDEG Feedback Board CS Feedback Board |
| 13:00 | LUNCH | |
| 13:45 | Activity C: Group Discussion– Mixed Groups – Purpose: Identify common themes emerging from morning discussions – Recap on AM sessions 1. What are the common “whys”: the big ideas across the technologies? 2. What would these big ideas look like in your subject area? | Mixed Groups Feedback Board |
| 15:00 | Mixed Group Feedback and Next Steps Summary of afternoon discussions 1. What next? 2. How will we get there? 3. Exit pass activity | Plenary Feedback Board |
| 15:30 | Close |
