1302, 2015

Technologies Impact Review, “Building Society: young people’s experiences in the technologies”

Peter Murray
February 13, 2015
CfE, Early Learning and Childcare, National Qualifications, Primary, Professional Learning, Senior Phase, Skills, Teacher Education, Technologies, Uncategorised
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Education Scotland will publish the report of the Technologies Impact Review, “Building Society: young people’s experiences in the technologies”, on 9th March 2015. This report continues the series in which Education Scotland evaluates the quality of young people’s learning and achievements, in this case in the technologies. The report contributes to the overall picture of what it is like to be a learner in a Scottish early years centre or

1102, 2015

Last chance to enter the Scottish Education Awards 2015

Peter Murray
February 11, 2015
CfE, CLD, Early Learning and Childcare, Expressive Arts, Health and wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, National Qualifications, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Professional Learning, Responsibility of All, Sciences, Skills, Supporting Learners, Technologies
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We’ve received a fantastic number of entries for the Scottish Education Awards but times running out now. The awards showcase and celebrate the hard work and dedication across Scottish education. To be in with a chance of winning make sure you’re entries are in before midday on 16 February. A full list of categories and details on how to enter are on the Scottish Education Awards website. Get you’re entry

2601, 2015

Submit your seminar proposals for SLF 2015

SLF 2015 takes place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in Glasgow. SLF provides high quality continuing professional learning and is a rendezvous for educational professionals both nationally and internationally, providing a unique platform to engage with a diverse range of experts, colleagues and suppliers. We are now accepting seminar proposals for the 2015 conference programme which will feature around 100 seminars over the 2 days. Is there a

1401, 2015

5 must-see apps for primary #outdoorlearning

Peter Murray
January 14, 2015
Broad General Education, CfE, Digital Learning, Learning for Sustainability, Mathematics, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Sciences, Secondary, Skills, Social studies
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Check out these apps and websites to support your outdoor learning journey! UK Ladybird survey: get counting and finding out about different types of ladybirds. What do your findings tell you about the biodiversity of your school grounds/local area? http://www.ladybird-survey.org iRecord butterfly app: find out about butterflies in your area and why they are important. Record your findings on the app or website and become a citizen scientist! http://www.ladybird-survey.org/recording.aspx

1712, 2014

Sky Academy Skills Studios in Livingston

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December 17, 2014
CfE, Skills, Technologies
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Sky Academy Skills Studios in Livingston is inviting you and your class to be part of an unforgettable, exciting and interactive learning experience! Already hugely popular in London, Sky Academy Skills Studios opens in Livingston in March 2015. This free half day learning experience gives young people between the ages of 8-18 the opportunity to use cutting edge technology to make their very own TV report based on a subject

1712, 2014

Scottish Learning Festival 2015 – save the dates

We’re delighted to announce that SLF 2015 will take place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in the SECC, Glasgow. SLF is the largest education event in Scotland and will focus on raising achievement and attainment. Those interested in presenting a seminar at the festival can submit a proposal in January, when further information will be available on the SLF website. Registration for the SLF will open in May,

1212, 2014

Developing a rationale for the West Barns Curriculum 1- Back to basics

Peter Murray
December 12, 2014
CfE, Primary, Professional Learning, Skills
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Over the past year at West Barns we have been developing a clearer rationale for our curriculum. From the outset it was evident that in order to move this forward we needed to work closely with our pupils and their families, staff and the wider community to define what kind of school we wanted at West Barns. We felt it was important that the vision, value and aims reflected the

1012, 2014

Junior Saltire Competition 2015 – Marine Energy Challenge

Peter Murray
December 10, 2014
CfE, Mathematics, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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186

Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland encourage you to enter the Junior Saltire Competition 2015 Marine Energy Challenge. Finalists will be invited to test their devices at FloWave’s Ocean Energy Research Facility, which is the world’s most sophisticated ocean simulator. Prizes of up to £750 and unique Saltire medals are up for grabs! Read more in our newsletter http://eepurl.com/-Iaif #primaryscience

1012, 2014

Christmas Cyber Security public Lecture

Peter Murray
December 10, 2014
CfE, Research, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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190

The Christmas cyber security lectures, run in association with SICSA, are a series of lectures for school pupils that take place across Scotland in the week before the Christmas holidays. With up to 5 talks from leading industry figures, Police Scotland and University academics in one session the lectures provide a fun and varied introduction to the challenges facing all of us as we move towards the internet of things.

0912, 2014

Scottish Education STEM Award 2015

Peter Murray
December 9, 2014
CfE, Early Learning and Childcare, Mathematics, Primary, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms. This year a new award category for STEM, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, has been introduced. This category recognises establishments who are helping children and young people develop STEM skills