Our digital strategy planning page
Further information on the rationale for planning with this tool can be found on this page: Use Use this link for further information on how to plan a digital strategy
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National standards for educators
Digital Skills for Scottish Educators This guidance was developed to support the development of digital skills for all Scottish educators, including Early Learning and Childcare, school and Community Learning and Development sectors. It is based on the UK essential digital skills framework. View the Digital Skills for Scottish Educators guidance with this link View the UK essential digital skills framework with this link The Community Learning and Development (CLD)
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Assessing learners’ understanding
Challenge and Enjoyment Progression Depth Personalization and Choice A young person’s progress should be assessed in ways and at times appropriate to that person’s learning needs. Judgements made about this learning should be based on evidence from a broad range of sources, both in and out of school, and by reference to a learner’s progress over time, across a range of activities > choosing assessment methods that are fit for
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Managing the digital classroom
If you have the option, confidence or need to use a digital classroom app, such as Teams or Classroom in Glow, then it is worth knowing the features and functions that support management. Like the physical classroom, having a well-prepared space with easy-to-access resources makes it easier for learners to use. Assignments is the most effective way to create learning, attach files and organise distribution and collection from learners.
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Accessibility
About accessibility Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s long standing, national commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time, so that every child and young person can reach their full potential. The Scottish Government (SG)’s Statutory Guidance provides advice on how education authorities and schools can meet obligations to improve access to education required under the Equality
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Engaging and creative activities
Challenge and Enjoyment Personalization and Choice Relevance Enrichment of learning through exploration of different contexts may, in some circumstances, also be an effective way of meeting very able pupils’ needs at some points all are entitled to take part in activities which will engage and motivate them, nurturing their talents and enabling them to develop the skills they will need for life and for work. Planned learning should be
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Flipped learning
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Making resources for lessons
About making resources A well-crafted resource should be considered an important part of learning. Resources should clearly state the intended learning intentions and success criteria. Effective resources should be accessible and engaging, allowing most children and young people to process the information, supporting progression in learning and appropriate challenge and enjoyment. Presenting information When presenting new information or ideas, educators should keep it clear and concise to reduce cognitive
