DigiLearn

We were lucky that a parent of a child in our class works with Digital School House and they let us know about the event. There were spaces available and the children were really enthusiastic and keen to go. It would be great to let more schools know about the event – I am sure they would find it very worthwhile.   This event was especially engaging as the children worked in their co-operative learning… Read more

See below for a team competition that learners can participate in.   ACE Cyber Security Competition (S3-S6) Competition Sign up window is now open! Register Here Teams can include up to four students, with mixed ages and genders permitted. All team members must be aged 14–18 (S3-S6) and in full-time education. Each team must have a designated guardian aged 18 or over, appointed by the school/college. This person can oversee multiple teams and does not… Read more

Scottish Esports are the national body for gaming and esports in Scotland and are conducting a survey to assess the viability of a national esports competitions for Scotland’s schools and colleges. This initiative aims to provide a structured competitive framework that supports Curriculum for Excellence, develops learners’ meta-skills, enhances digital skills, and aligns with national qualifications including the NPA Esports and HNC Esports. Provide your feedback using this link: Scottish Esports Schools and Colleges Competition… Read more

Digital technology  Digital technology is used to store, process and share computer data about almost all aspects of our lives and society. This is underpinned by computer technology, including hardware, software and networks. It is essential that these systems and their data should be secured to protect them, and us, from cyber threats.      Essential digital skills  Being able to use digital technology increases opportunities to engage in society, including finding information, accessing essential… Read more

Welcome to the Ada Scotland Festival 29 September – 10 October 2025 The Ada Scotland Festival champions gender balance in tech and computing, providing inspiration for our young people and to build a stronger, fairer, more diverse work force of the future.   An innovative and representative workforce will develop systems for all genders as end users.  In Scotland, building a diverse talent pipeline is critical as female learners are underrepresented in Computing Science education at… Read more

Information literacy is a key skill for people who are trying to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape. To help empower people to understand the tools and tactics that they can use to make sense of information online, Google is partnering with CILIP to launch the Super Searcher training programme in the UK. Google have successfully rolled out this initiative in America with the American Library Association and in Europe with Public Libraries 2030. Under this partnership, librarians… Read more

Island Saver is a free-to-play game from NatWest. It is designed to develop children and young people’s understanding of finance, including saving and tax. It can be played on consoles or iPad. Find out more about the game here: Island Saver Wiki  Read more

This 4 part professional learning network is for ELC practitioners working in ELC settings in Scotland who aspire to become DSAS awarded settings with the new Digital Learning Through Play in ELC Award. You can join any or all four sessions. Guided by Education Scotland’s Digital Team and supported by ELC practitioners in Scotland, already awarded, you will work through the award framework to make quality improvements in digital learning in your ELC settings Collectively, the… Read more