DigiLearn

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

Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place later this year, Business Minister Richard Lochhead has announced today. Taking place from Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September, it will celebrate Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation while showcasing the country’s global leadership in pioneering the transformative technologies and industries of the future. The week will highlight events and roundtables happening all over the country, celebrating the very best Scotland’s technology ecosystem has to offer –… Read more

The Glasgow Independent Games Festival is officially set to take place on 9th August 2025 at the community revered Barras Art and Design (BAaD) Building. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of independent game development, featuring new game showcases, industry discussions, and games-related art performances even larger than last year’s historic appearance. Organised by the Glasgow Independent Games Group CIC (GIGG), the festival aims to highlight the creativity and innovation of independent game developers while fostering… Read more

Are you running, or interested in running, esports in your setting? Join Phase25 at Murrayfield stadium, and explore the dynamic intersection of academia and esports, emphasising the profound impact of integrating esports into educational curricula. This conference will highlight how esports can be leveraged as a powerful tool for cultivating essential transferable skills that are highly valued across various industries.     There will be a range of talks from people including: Nik Turner, Shoubna Naika-Taylor,… Read more