Category: Webinar Catch Up

16 May 11:00, Scratch Code Along with Barefoot – Planet Pledge #CSscot23

Live Code Along with Barefoot Computing to create a Planet Pledge using Scratch for first – 4th level learners.

Join Barefoot Computing for this Live Code Along using Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/. Learners from First to Fourth level will be guided through this sustainability themed session and will create their own Planet Pledge using blocks of code.

It is recommended that learners have an understanding of how to move the blocks within Scratch and their different functions.

Book a place for your class here!

15 May 11:00, MITCH RESNICK creator of Scratch, Live Assembly & Sustainability Challenge #CSscot23

Join Mitch Resnick, LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab, as he explores and shares how he develops new technologies to engage educators and learners in creative experiences.

His Lifelong Kindergarten research group developed the Scratch programming software and online community , used by millions of young people around the world. The group has also collaborated with the LEGO Company on the development of new educational ideas and products, including the LEGO robotics kits.

There will be an opportunity to ask Mitch questions at the end of his talk and learners across Scotland will be invited to take part in a national Scratch sustainability challenge. Projects developed will be showcased globally on the Scratch website!

This live assembly will be relevant for learners in the upper first level – senior phase.

Sign your class up here!

cyber security for ELC

Cyber security advice and guidance for Early Learning and Childcare providers.

All ELC providers want to create a safe and secure environment for the children in your care. As we become ever more reliant on digital technology it is increasingly important that you protect data (on children, staff and families), finances and also the integrity of any digital systems you use, including email, communication channels and databases.

There are a handful of steps you can take to minimise the potentially costly and disruptive effect of a cyber incident, and better safeguard the children in your care, as well as your business’s finances and reputation. This short seminar is for anyone working in childcare in Scotland. It is run by the National Cyber Security Centre (www.ncsc.gov.uk), and supported by the Scottish Government, Education Scotland and Care Inspectorate, as part of CyberScotland Week. It will provide you with advice and steps you can take to minimise the likelihood and impact of a cyber attack on your setting, and information about where to get help and advice if you need it.

Please click here to download e-pamphlet PDF Early Years practitioners: using cyber security to protect your settings. 

This is digital leaders CLPL

This is… Digital Leaders: skills to help you lead change in your school

This programme aims to support teachers develop their leadership, improvement and coaching skills in the context of digital skills. It will provide the skills and knowledge to develop a strategic plan based on the needs of your colleagues, learners and wider school community; develop your understanding of improvement methodology and support you undertake an enquiry-based approach to developing professional learning for teacher digital skills and the digital literacy curriculum planning for learners.

This CLPL will run throughout the academic year 2023/2024.

Register your interest: coming soon.

 
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Entry requirements

Teachers need to be digitally confident:

  • professional certifications, such as Apple Teacher, Google Educator Level 2 or Microsoft Expert are required to demonstrate this

Applicants will need time to be able to deliver training, develop curriculum planning and implement school improvement planning:

  • approval from their headteacher to join the programme

The programme requires an enquiry-based approach to learning:

  • applicants must take the time to read the literature, test change in their practice and reflect on their learning to complete a portfolio of learning

Programme content

Applicants will be provided with a list of recommended literature to ensure they have a deep and informed knowledge of digital skills and learning and teaching. This will underpin their development work in school.

There will be inputs from across Education Scotland to support the applicants’ development of skills and knowledge in:

  • leadership
  • improvement methodology
  • curriculum development
  • effective pedagogy

 

These sessions will provide the practitioner with the knowledge to evaluate their schools’ needs for:

  • teacher digital skills
  • the use of digital to enhance learning, teaching and assessment
  • learner digital literacy curriculum planning
  • engaging families in digital learning

 

This evaluation will be used to identify an area of inquiry to develop their thinking and practice over the course of the learning programme. This will be shared as a final summative assessment to pass the course while informing the Scottish education system of effective digital leadership and practice.

The applicant will need to be able to demonstrate how they took evaluated school needs, developed and delivered professional learning to colleagues, and developed the digital literacy curriculum for learners and engaged families with this. The particular aspects that the applicant identifies and develops will form the basis of their professional enquiry.

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microsoft teacher toolkit

Microsoft Teacher Toolkit – introduction to Microsoft OneDrive and Teams in Glow

Learn the essential skills and knowledge to use Microsoft OneDrive and Teams. These step-by-step training courses are aimed at teachers who are new or lack confidence in using Microsoft 365 in Glow.

The skills and knowledge are based on the Essential Teacher Digital Skills.

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Attendees are REQUIRED to be able to join in with the tutorial activities using their Glow account.

This session will explain how to:

  • login to Glow and find Teams and OneDrive apps
  • use OneDrive to create, store and share files
  • create and join classes on Teams

View the step-by-step video tutorials for each skill on the Essential Teacher Digital Skills page

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07 February 11:00 – 11:20, Safer Internet Day ‘Read Along’ with Hanni and the Magic Window Author

Join this interactive read along of ‘Hanni and the Magic Window’ performed by the author Ami Lockwood, Childnet.

Hanni and the Magic Window is brought to you by UK Safer Internet Centre and Childnet.

An online safety story without any technology!

This story is written for children aged 3 and up. It is a rhyming story all about speaking out and getting help.

Sign your early and first level learners up here

07 February 14:00 – 14:20, Safer Internet Day ‘Read Along’ with Hanni and the Magic Window Author

Join this interactive read along of ‘Hanni and the Magic Window’ performed by the author Ami Lockwood, Childnet.

Hanni and the Magic Window is brought to you by UK Safer Internet Centre and Childnet.

An online safety story without any technology!

This story is written for children aged 3 and up. It is a rhyming story all about speaking out and getting help.

Sign your early and first level learners up here

07 February 16:00 – 16:20, Safer Internet Day ‘Read Along’ with Hanni and the Magic Window Author

Join this interactive read along of ‘Hanni and the Magic Window’ performed by the author Ami Lockwood, Childnet.

Hanni and the Magic Window is brought to you by UK Safer Internet Centre and Childnet.

An online safety story without any technology!

This story is written for children aged 3 and up. It is a rhyming story all about speaking out and getting help.

Sign your early and first level learners up here

Accessibility Webinar Advert

20 February 16:00, Accessibility features to support learning & teaching

Having an accessibility need can be a daunting prospect for learners. Having an Additional Support Need that isn’t visible c`an impact pupil confidence and ability to take part in classroom activities. Accessiblity features on iPadOS can benefit all learners. Especially those with SEN/ASN.

  • What are some of the built in features that can support learner needs?
  • What are some of the ways these features can be used to enhance learning & teaching?
  • How can these be used?

Find out more on the Accessiblity: Apple Support

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06 February 16:00, Classroom Management with iPad

Classroom management can be difficult with or without technology. This session aims to give staff the tips and techniques that they can use to ensure that learning & teaching is enhanced rather than hindered. Learn how to use the Apple Classroom app to guide learning, share work, and manage student devices — all from the same app. Manage individual, group, and whole-class activities with just a few taps and discuss the methods for managing whole class deployments of shared iPad. How do you cope when multiple pupils have access to the same device? What strategies do you employ? What hasn’t worked?

Find out more on the Apple Education Community: Apple Teacher

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