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Computing Science Week 2024 WEEK 2 – What’s On

WEEK 2! Live Lessons and Professional Learning November 11th – 15th

CLPL Session Nov 11-15 – View Schedule

In Person Computing Science Conference – Sat 9th November

The annual computing conference is open to all early years practitioners, primary school teachers, and secondary school teachers who teach computing. You will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and to attend practical breakout sessions designed to empower you with innovative teaching methods for the classroom

The conference will be held on Saturday 9th November at 10am simultaneously at the following venues;

West College Scotland – Abercorn Building – Renfrew Road, Paisley PA3 4DR
West Lothian College – Almondvale Crescent, Livingston, EH54 7EP
University of Abertay – Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG

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