2603, 2015

Primary Science: Watch Again Glow Meets and Power point Presentations

Peter Murray
March 26, 2015
Assessment, Early Learning and Childcare, Glow TV, Health and wellbeing, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills, Social studies
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Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged which included: support with the initial planning for learning and teaching in the sciences guidance in and exemplification for assessment in the sciences support for the delivery of topical science

2403, 2015

Enter ‘Our Environment Competition’ and win £1000!

Peter Murray
March 24, 2015
CfE, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Social studies, Technologies
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There’s still time to get your competition entries in for the Our Environment Competition! It’s easy to enter and you can win £1000! Identify an environmental issues in your local area/school grounds. Collect data about the issue (these easy-to-use surveys might help you!) Young people can present their ideas for solving the problem (via presentation, leaflet, poster, video, photostory – or something else!) You

1903, 2015

Stirling :Topical Science and Partnerships twilight event

Peter Murray
March 19, 2015
Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills
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180

Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days, where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged, which included: “In the primary sector and at the early stages of secondary school, there is generally less emphasis in the key area of Topical Science than on the other

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

1703, 2015

5 must-see apps for science outdoors!

Peter Murray
March 17, 2015
Digital Learning, Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Sciences, 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 OPAL Tree

1103, 2015

Digital Learning Day on Glow TV

Peter Murray
March 11, 2015
Glow TV, Primary, Senior Phase, Skills, Social studies, Technologies
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200

The 50 places for the Social Studies Dgitial Learning Day in Stirling were snapped up in a day. But you can take part in the presentations and conversations by registering for the event on Glow TV. Saturday 21st March 10:00 – 12:15 Register here: http://bit.ly/digidayglowTV You can also share ideas on the Wiki for the event. Log on with your Glow details. https://digitalsocialstudies.wikis.glowscotland.org.uk/ A full programme for the day can

0603, 2015

Topical Science and Partnerships : twilight professional learning events begin Wednesday 11th March

Peter Murray
March 6, 2015
Glow TV, Health and wellbeing, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills, Social studies
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187

1702, 2015

Social Studies Digital Learning Day

Peter Murray
February 17, 2015
Primary, Skills, Social studies, Technologies
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204

Date and time: Saturday 21st March, 2015 9:30 – 15:00 Where: Stirling Management Centre, Stirling Court Hotel Organised and funded by Education Scotland, the day aims to engage practitioners in lively professional dialogue about the success and challenges of using digital learning in the Social Studies classroom. Download the full programme here: http://bit.ly/Ddayprogramme There are 50 places available on a first come, first served basis and the day is open

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