3008, 2017

Equality & Inclusion: Good practice exemplars

The following four good practice exemplars have been published on the National Improvement Hub to highlight initiatives that help learners requiring additional support to develop skills and find employment. Exemplar 1: Enable Scotland’s ‘Stepping Up’ programme This innovative employability programme offers comprehensive support for young people aged 14 to 19 who have learning disabilities which takes participants from an initial investigation of the world of work, through a process of discovery and planning for their future,

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1601, 2017

National Digital Learning Week 2017: Connecting with the world of work

We’re delighted to announce that National Digital Learning Week 2017 (NDLW 17) will take place from 15-19 May 2017. This year the theme of the week will be ‘Digital Difference’ and throughout the week we’ll be asking you to share and celebrate the digital approaches which make a positive impact on classroom practice. The week will be packed with inspiring case studies from Early Learning and Childcare through to Senior

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1608, 2016

National Coding Week 19th September 2016

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

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1205, 2016

Digital Xtra Fund now open!

This new fund will support Scotland’s drive to attract more young people into digital careers by widening access to extracurricular and enrichment activities that bring technology to life. The new Digital Xtra fund will be dedicated to ensuring that every child across the country has the opportunity to benefit from exciting and challenging digital activities such as after school coding clubs, competitions and innovative classroom programmes. The £250,000 fund will

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0203, 2016

BBC Build It Scotland

The BBC Build It Scotland project is up and running and is a wonderful opportunity for Primary and Secondary schools to get involved with Technology and explore the Built envirnonment around them. The project is part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design and the Festival of Architecture. To find out more about the Project go to www.bbc.co.uk/builditscotland where you can sign up and browse through the resource area. They

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1103, 2015

Digital Learning Day on Glow TV

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

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1702, 2015

Social Studies Digital Learning Day

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

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