Essential Teacher Digital Skills

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This section outlines the essential digital skills required by teachers in Scotland in line with the UK Essential Digital Skills Framework. Select a page below to view short video tutorials for that set of skills.

Teachers using alternative platforms should seek support from their school or local authority digital lead.

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Visit the Barclays Digital Wings site to view tutorials and learning resources for fundamental digital skills. This requires a login with email, name and password.

Go to Barclays Digital Wings

How to use a computer – Beginner’s guide
Learn Microsoft Excel
Learn Microsoft OneDrive
Explore Google Workspace

learn my way

Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. Some aspects of this page may require a login.

go to Learn My Way site

device basics
communicate with colleaguesUse teams with learners
use classroom with learners