Registration for SLF 2014 is now open at www.scottishlearningfestival.org.uk The theme of SLF 2014 is raising achievement and attainment for all with a focus on maximising educational outcomes through: • early intervention and prevention – for children, young people and adult learners in order to maximise educational outcomes; • health and wellbeing – ranging from physical education and sport to the full range of health and wellbeing subjects which are
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! have been producing a series of science debate kits for some years now. They contain a detailed lesson plans and online resources. They are simple and ready to use educational resources that are good for small groups or a whole class. Their latest free debate kit is on the topic of Electricity Distribution. It gets secondary students thinking about how electricity distribution is a major engineering and technical challenge. Teachers
Nesta are running a one day digital creativity CPD event for primary school teachers. Find out more about digital activities you can introduce into your own classroom. Choose from four workshops on website creation, animation, Scratch and Kodu. No previous experience is necessary. Date: Saturday 10th May Location: University of Glasgow To book go to onedaydigital.eventbrite.com One Day Digital Workshops Web development with CoderDojo CoderDojo is a global movement inspiring young people to
Special Seminar for Teachers – 3.30pm Friday 25th of April Royal Highland Centre Need a greater understanding of the automotive industry to pass onto your learners? Transport Scotland, the Energy Saving Trust and their partners will provide an insight into the developments within the automotive sector and how Scotland is helping shape the future, with specific focus on low emission transport including low-carbon, hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles. The seminar
Welcome to ‘Clean Energy from the Sea’ The Sustainable Learning Partnership, in association with our partners The Crown Estate, welcomes teachers, school leaders, educational professionals and learners to this progressive, interdisciplinary learning and teaching resource – the first in a planned series – founded upon the principles and practices of 21st Century Learning and designed to help young learners prepare for life and active participation in a global society that
There are still places available at Education Scotland’s Community Resilience Conversation and Networking Event on Monday 17th March. The day is aimed at members of the Scottish Government, emergency planning and civil contingencies teams from local councils, representatives from local education authorities, and members of other key organisations to consider community resilience as a rich and exciting context for teaching and learning. Conversation activities will provide delegates with opportunities to
Time: 09:30 (for 10:00 start) – 15:00 Venue: Glasgow Hilton Hotel, William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT Education Scotland is excited to be hosting its first community resilience conversation and networking event with a view to developing a shared, partnership approach to provide 3-18 resilience education opportunities. The day aims to bring together members of the Scottish Government, emergency planning and civil contingencies teams from local councils, representatives from local education
Last in the series! With just over 20 weeks to go before the biggest multi-sport and cultural event ever to come to Scotland, we invite practitioners to find out more on how the Commonwealth Games may provide a unique opportunities to create stimulating learning across the curriculum and beyond. What will be delivered? The event will showcase inspirational initiatives from schools across the spectrum and highlight a vast amount of
When? Wednesday, 18 November 2013 Where? Drumossie Hotel, Inverness With around 300 days before the biggest multi-sport and cultural event ever to come to Scotland, we invite practitioners to join us and find out more on how the Commonwealth Games may provide help you to create stimulating learning opportunities across the curriculum and beyond. It will showcase inspirational initiatives from schools across the board and highlight programmes available to teachers
The BBC, the British Council and the Commonwealth Secretariat have joined forces to bring you Commonwealth Class, an exciting new opportunity for schools. Commonwealth Class is a special initiative that provides teaching resources, online debates and interactive activities for schools to mark the run-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. It celebrates the values of the Commonwealth and connects schools and young people as they learn about how to be active,
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