2909, 2016

New release: Work Placements Standard for Colleges

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This newly developed standard provides direction and exemplification across a range of sectors in order to build on and enhance work-based learning experiences for college students in Scotland. Realising the new standard will support the development of learners’ employability skills and subsequently improve the career prospects of all students studying in colleges across Scotland. The new document complements the Work Placements Standard for Schools released in September 2015 and articulates well with its key messages, allowing practitioners in

1608, 2016

National Coding Week 19th September 2016

Peter Murray
August 16, 2016
Adult Learning, Adult Literacies, Community Development, Creativity, Digital Learning, Family learning, Skills, Technologies, Uncategorised
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How to get involved with National Coding Week Children are part of a confident “Digital Generation” having grown up with the internet, smart phones and coding classes. However, many adults have missed out on the digital revolution and feel left behind. “The aim of National Coding Week is to give adults the opportunity to learn some digital skills”. Children can inspire adults Children are learning digital skills in school or

2302, 2016

PC Passport Course Update

Peter Murray
February 23, 2016
Digital Learning, National Qualifications, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Uncategorised
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The SQA has updated the NPA- PC Passport. Click on the link to see te full update and to get more information about the PC Passport and Digital Passport courses.

1402, 2016

CEITIDH – FIRST GAELIC COMPUTER VOICE

Peter Murray
February 14, 2016
Additional Support for Learning, Adult Literacies, Digital Learning, Early Learning and Childcare, Gaelic Learners, Health and wellbeing, Inclusion and Equality, Languages, Literacy, Literacy and Gàidhlig, Skills, Supporting Learners, Uncategorised
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Ceitidh Computer Voice Ceitidh is now available from CALL Scotland’s Scottish voice website alongside “Heather” and “Stuart”, the two Scottish computer voices. Heather and Stuart are also licenced for the entire Scottish Public Sector. The new Gaelic computer voice is licensed for the Scottish public sector, so it can be used by students in schools, colleges and universities, NHS patients, and employees in the public sector. CALL also has permission

0102, 2016

Live webcast: Equalities and Inclusion, New date/time: 4 Feb @ 1pm

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February 1, 2016
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When is it? Thursday, 4 February, 1 – 2 pm Who is this for? Teachers, employers, parents/carers and anyone one else interested or involved in the development of equalities and inclusion agenda, particularly around career education from 3 -18. Where? Live on Glow TV Sign up here: https://meet.glowscotland.org.uk/equalitiesandinclusion/event/registration.html About the Glow Meet: This interactive session will bring you key information about the latest developments of the area of Developing the Young Workforce. You will hear from

0212, 2015

‘Manifesto on Adult Learning in the 21st Century’

Peter Murray
December 2, 2015
Adult Learning, CLD, Inclusion and Equality, Learning for Sustainability, Professional Learning, Skills, Social studies, Uncategorised
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The European Association for the Education of Adults launched its publication which sets objectives for creating a Learning Europe: a Europe that is able to tackle the future positively and with all necessary skills, knowledge and competences. One page info graphic http://www.eaea.org/media/policy-advocacy/manifesto/manifesto1pagers_en.pdf More info here Manifesto

2611, 2015

Fly The Flag For Human Rights

Peter Murray
November 26, 2015
Additional Support for Learning, CLD, Early Learning and Childcare, Health and wellbeing, Inclusion and Equality, Learning for Sustainability, MCMC/16+LC, Primary, Professional Learning, Research, Responsibility of All, RME, Secondary, Skills, Supporting Learners, Uncategorised, Universal Support
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New campaign to promote the benefits of human rights. The Scottish Government’s #FlyTheFlag for human rights campaign is part of a contribution to the objectives of Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights, where evidence demonstrates that people are insufficiently aware of their rights and do not feel empowered to claim their rights. New research carried out by You Gov has shown that one in five Scots believe that human

1611, 2015

Webinar: Career Education 3 – 18; Thursday, 3 Dec @ 4pm

Register: When is it? Thursday, 3 December, 4 – 5 pm Where? Live on Glow TV (Glow login required). Register here Who is this for? Head teachers, teachers, employers, parents/carers and anyone one else interested/ involved in the development of career education from 3 -18. Presenters: Mairi Thomson, Development Officer, Skills 3 – 18 Team); Ken Edwards, Education Programme Lead, Skills Development Scotland; James Cook, Depute head teacher, Crown Primary School,

2509, 2015

Guidance on School/Employer partnerships, Career Education and Work Placements Standard available now!

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September 25, 2015
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The newly developed guidance materials for school/employer partnerships as well as the career education and work placements standards is now available for practitioners. These will support the implementation of the Developing the Young Workforce agenda for children and young people from 3 – 18. The suite of 3 documents include: Guidance on school employer partnerships – to support meaningful and productive school/employer partnerships in schools across Scotland. The guidance is published

2808, 2015

Trash Trek – The Ultimate STEM Challenge

Peter Murray
August 28, 2015
CfE, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Uncategorised
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We’re not talking trash – we’re cleaning it up! Announcing the 2015 FIRST LEGO League! Teams of children aged 9 to 16 are invited to explore the fascinating world of waste, from collection and sorting to smart production and reuse. Build and program a LEGO robot to tackle the Trash Trek missions, invent a solution to the world’s problem of waste, and present it at your regional tournament. It’s easy for