1405, 2015

Profeng Lecture – Considering a career in engineering?

Peter Murray
May 14, 2015
National Qualifications, Professional Learning, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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Engineering Video Games and Beyond Abertay University in Dundee is home to the UK’s first national Centre for Excellence in computer games education and houses the biggest Sony Playstation development lab in Europe. IESIS and partners are pleased to bring to school students this series of talks and illustrations about careers in software engineering and games development from three of the University’s leading experts. They will cover how games are

1703, 2015

Call for Proposals for the Computing Science Education Conference

Peter Murray
March 17, 2015
CfE, Early Learning and Childcare, Glow TV, National Qualifications, Primary, Research, Senior Phase, Skills, Teacher Education, Technologies
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Message from Kate Farrell the Co-Chair of Computing at Schools Scotland(CASS) I am delighted to announce the launch of our 2015 CS Education conference! This year we will be hosted by the School of Computing at the University of Dundee. The conference will be on Saturday 7th November 2015. After a ‘slimline’ conference last year we will be back to our multiple strands plus workshops model that has worked well in

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

0302, 2015

Kings College University : Aspires Project 2014

Peter Murray
February 3, 2015
Mathematics, National Qualifications, Primary, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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Many governments and organisations are concerned that not enough young people are choosing to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) after the age of 16. There is also widespread concern that the profile of those who do go on to study STEM subjects and pursue STEM careers is too narrow, with women, working-class and some minority ethnic groups remaining under-represented, especially in the physical sciences and engineering. Particular STEM

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

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,

0312, 2014

Game Masters: Teachers Preview Event

Peter Murray
December 3, 2014
CfE, Early Learning and Childcare, National Qualifications, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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Date: Tuesday 9 December Time: 16:30-18:30 Venue: Studio 1, Learning Centre, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Cost: Free Booking: Please book your FREE space by email schools@nms.ac.uk or phone 0131 247 4041. Tea/coffee and cake will be provided. Spaces are limited so please book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This session will introduce teachers to the Game Masters exhibition in preparation for visiting with a class.

0312, 2014

Inspiring workshops and presentations for all year groups

Peter Murray
December 3, 2014
CfE, National Qualifications, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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Presentations Our presentations are designed to be delivered to up to 150 people. We can happily deliver these to an entire year group. All presentations run from 40mins– 1 hour P7 – S3 Workshops Our workshops are intensive fully interactive sessions designed for groups of up to 30 pupils (unless otherwise stated). Workshops are 45mins—1 hour long to fit into a standard lesson. Careers & Parents’ Evenings We are happy

1609, 2014

Dance National Working Group

Peter Murray
September 16, 2014
CfE, Early Learning and Childcare, Expressive Arts, Health and wellbeing, National Qualifications, Senior Phase, Skills
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The Dance National Working Group (NWG) met for the third time on 2nd September at the Optima, Glasgow. Notes from the meeting are attached below. Dance National Working Group (NWG) Meeting Notes The Implemento document attached below summarises the ‘futures’ discussion we had in relation to dance education 3-18. From the process we have identified key areas for development and action. Comments and suggestions in relation to all the above