Category: Upcoming Webinars

08 JULY, 16:30 – 17:15, Digital Skills and the Future of Work – NCCE Webinar

“No one knows what the future of work will be, but it’s going to involve a lot of interaction with a data-rich, massively-connected digital world.   How should education evolve?  And, how can employers creatively engage with education?”

– Prof Simon Peyton Jones, Microsoft Research, Chair of the NCCE 

  

The National Centre for Computing Education would like to invite you to join their exciting online event, exploring the Digital Skills and the Future of Work. 

4.30pm – 5.15pm Thursday 8th July 2021 

 

Speakers: 

  • Abigail Gilbert, Principal Researcher at the Institute for the Future of Work 
  • Chris Hillidge, Director of STEM, The Challenge Academy Trust 
  • Mavis Machirori, Senior Researcher at the Ada Lovelace Institute 

register here

If you have any access requirements please email: compatsch@bcs.uk 

 

17 August 2021, 16:15 – 17:15 Introduction to Google Workspace for Education in Glow

17th August 2021, 16:15 – 17:15 Return To School Series: Intro to Google Workspace for Education in Glow

This introductory session aims to familiarise participants with Google Workspace for Education tools available within Glow. The webinar will demonstrate how these tools can be used for learning and teaching and may be of particular interest to those practitioners who are new to using Google applications, returning to teaching or newly qualified practitioners.

The content of our session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your Launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally.
  • Calendar – support collaboration, identify key features including changing meeting settings, and create calendars to share resources.
  • Google Drive – a one stop shop to tools which can create, collaborate, and store resources.
  • Accessibility Features – reviewing some of the tools to support and benefit all Google Workspace for Education users, focusing on Docs.
  • Jamboard – this interactive tool can be used to support pedagogy across the curriculum and is suitable for use by all.
  • Keep – an online pocket to keep things handy when planning.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key Google Workspace for Education tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its Google for Workspace tools.

Please be aware these sessions are for practitioners across Scotland who have a Glow account. Some products may not be available in your Local Authority, please check in advance.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Google Workspace for Education Tools within Glow on 17th August.

This session will be repeated on the the 10th August 2021.

10 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Introduction to Google Workspace for Education in Glow

10th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Series: Intro to Google Workspace for Education in Glow

This introductory session aims to familiarise participants with Google Workspace for Education tools available within Glow. The webinar will demonstrate how these tools can be used for learning and teaching and may be of particular interest to those practitioners who are new to using Google applications, returning to teaching or newly qualified practitioners.

The content of our session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your Launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally.
  • Calendar – support collaboration, identify key features including changing meeting settings, and create calendars to share resources.
  • Google Drive – a one stop shop to tools which can create, collaborate, and store resources.
  • Accessibility Features – reviewing some of the tools to support and benefit all Google Workspace for Education users, focusing on Docs.
  • Jamboard – this interactive tool can be used to support pedagogy across the curriculum and is suitable for use by all.
  • Keep – an online pocket to keep things handy when planning.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key Google Workspace for Education tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its Google for Workspace tools.

Please be aware these sessions are for practitioners across Scotland who have a Glow account. Some products may not be available in your Local Authority, please check in advance.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Google Workspace for Education Tools within Glow on 10th August.

This session will be repeated on the the 17th August 2021.

25 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Out of the Box -Teaching & Learning with iPads

25th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Out of the Box -Teaching & Learning with iPads

This introductory session aims to familiarise participants with tools available on Apple iPads and demonstrate how they can be used for learning and teaching. The content of our session will include:

  • Camera – capture and edit learning experiences using a range of techniques including slow motion, live photos.
  • Mark Up – edit screenshots and photos to offer feedback, identify key features, add text and incorporate shapes.
  • Measure – using the built in AR features, the Measure tool will support learners in capturing the size of real world objects using the virtual tape measure.
  • Notes – draw, create stories, tables, lists and so much more with this multifaceted tool which is suitable for everyone.

This webinar aims to:

  • introduce key features of the iPad, and skills to use these effectively;
  • explore how these tools can be used to develop the cross curricular skills for teaching and learning both in the classroom & beyond;
  • discuss opportunities for further professional development with Apple Teacher and programs from Apple to support creativity & coding in the classroom.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Out of the Box -Teaching & Learning with iPads on 25th August.

This session will be repeated on the 18th August 2021.

18 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Out of the Box -Teaching & Learning with iPads

18th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Out of the Box -Teaching & Learning with iPads

This introductory session aims to familiarise participants with tools available on Apple iPads and demonstrate how they can be used for learning and teaching. The content of our session will include:

  • Camera – capture and edit learning experiences using a range of techniques including slow motion, live photos.
  • Mark Up – edit screenshots and photos to offer feedback, identify key features, add text and incorporate shapes.
  • Measure – using the built in AR features, the Measure tool will support learners in capturing the size of real world objects using the virtual tape measure.
  • Notes – draw, create stories, tables, lists and so much more with this multifaceted tool which is suitable for everyone.

This webinar aims to:

  • introduce key features of the iPad, and skills to use these effectively;
  • explore how these tools can be used to develop the cross curricular skills for teaching and learning both in the classroom & beyond;
  • discuss opportunities for further professional development with Apple Teacher and programs from Apple to support creativity & coding in the classroom.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Out of the Box -Teaching & Learning with iPads on 18th August.

This session will be repeated on the 25th August 2021.

19 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Introducing Microsoft Teams and OneNote within Glow for Learning and Collaboration

11th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Introducing Microsoft Teams and OneNote within Glow for Learning and Collaboration

This introductory webinar will cover Microsoft’s Teams and OneNote products which are available to every Glow user. The content of this session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally;
  • Teams – create and join Teams with learners or colleagues in order to communicate, collaborate and issue assignments with built-in insights can support;
  • OneNote – an online notebook with an array of useful tools and features which are available to learners and practitioners.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key features of Microsoft tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its O365 tools.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Microsoft Teams and OneNote within Glow on 19th August.

This session will be repeated on the the 11th August 2021.

11 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Introducing Microsoft Teams and OneNote within Glow for Learning and Collaboration

11th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Introducing Microsoft Teams and OneNote within Glow for Learning and Collaboration

This introductory webinar will cover Microsoft’s Teams and OneNote products which are available to every Glow user. The content of this session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally;
  • Teams – create and join Teams with learners or colleagues in order to communicate, collaborate and issue assignments with built-in insights can support;
  • OneNote – an online notebook with an array of useful tools and features which are available to learners and practitioners.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key features of Microsoft tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its O365 tools.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Microsoft Teams and OneNote within Glow on 11th August.

This session will be repeated on the the 19th August 2021.

24 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow

24th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow

This introductory webinar will cover core tools which are available to every Glow user. The content of our session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally.
  • Outlook and Calendar – support collaboration , identify key features, and create calendars to share resources or develop numeracy.
  • OneDrive – a one stop shop to tools which can create, collaborate, and store resources.
  • Whiteboard – this multifaceted interactive tool can be used to support pedagogy across the curriculum and is suitable for everyone.
  • Immersive Reader – accessibility tools which benefit all O365 users.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key Microsoft tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its O365 tools.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow on 24th August.

This session will be repeated on the the 9th and 16th August 2021.

16 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow

16th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow

This introductory webinar will cover core tools which are available to every Glow user. The content of our session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally.
  • Outlook and Calendar – support collaboration , identify key features, and create calendars to share resources or develop numeracy.
  • OneDrive – a one stop shop to tools which can create, collaborate, and store resources.
  • Whiteboard – this multifaceted interactive tool can be used to support pedagogy across the curriculum and is suitable for everyone.
  • Immersive Reader – accessibility tools which benefit all O365 users.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key Microsoft tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its O365 tools.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow on 16th August.

This session will be repeated on the the 9th and 24th August 2021.

09 August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow

9th August 2021, 16:00 – 17:00 Return To School Webinar Series : Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow

This introductory webinar will cover core tools which are available to every Glow user. The content of our session will include:

  • Glow Launchpad – personalise your launchpad including how access resources available locally and nationally.
  • Outlook and Calendar – support collaboration , identify key features, and create calendars to share resources or develop numeracy.
  • OneDrive – a one stop shop to tools which can create, collaborate, and store resources.
  • Whiteboard – this multifaceted interactive tool can be used to support pedagogy across the curriculum and is suitable for everyone.
  • Immersive Reader – accessibility tools which benefit all O365 users.

This webinar aims to:

  • enable participants to gain awareness of key Microsoft tools within Glow;
  • allow practitioners to explore how these tools can support learning, teaching and collaboration with learners or colleagues; and
  • highlight further professional learning and materials which support the delivery of high quality learning experiences through Glow and its O365 tools.

Please note, a practitioner Glow login is required to join in the webinar.

Click here to book Introducing Microsoft Tools within Glow on 9th August.

This session will be repeated on the 16th and 24th August 2021.