Scottish Government Have Released £1.3m Capital Spend for Computer Science Equipment in Scottish Schools

The Education Secretary has announced up to £1.3m for Computing Science education in Scottish schools. Schools will be able to use this money, which will go directly to them, to buy physical computing resources to support engagement with Computing Science in the BGE stages. They are able to access £2000, with additional £500 available for …

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Computing Science in Local Authority Secondary Schools

This paper provides an overview of Computing Science delivery in Local Authority secondary schools. Education Scotland carried out a survey of 356 schools between July 2021 and October 2021. The survey was promoted via local authority technologies leads, Computing Science teacher groups and Education Scotland officer contacts with local authorities and RICs. At the point …

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Learning with Google Workspace (This is Digital)

Google Workspace has a range of tools and apps that can be used to support teaching digitally. Google Workspace in Glow – DigiLearn (glowscotland.org.uk) Classroom Google Classroom Assignments are an effective way to share learning activities with learners – share learning intentions, activity instructions and assessment feedback in one place. Jamboard Jamboard allows your learners …

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Mixed Delivery

As we continue to protect ourselves and others from Covid19, there are times when learners and practitioners may find that they are asked to isolate at home, or find themselves at home for other reasons but are still able to support learners in school at a distance Using Glow and other digital tools, this page …

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Flipped Learning

Planning for flipped learning Plan Figure out which lesson, or series of lessons in particular you want to flip. Outline the key learning outcomes and concepts. Record Make a video. Try to ensure that the video content utilises techniques to reduce cognitive load such as dual coding, particularly if you are recording a presentation. Independent …

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