This section outlines the essential digital skills required by teachers in Scotland. These skills are in line with the UK Essential Digital Skills Framework and also meet the SQA Digital Literacy Level 3 award, ensuring teachers can support learners to this minimum standard for leaving school.
There are short, step-by-step tutorials in PowerPoint, Slides and video playlists. This content can be used independently by teachers or to deliver training to colleagues.
Teachers using alternative platforms, should seek support from their school or local authority digital lead.
Use your device effectively and independently
These short videos explain how to open your browser, log in to Glow and use the launchpad.
This video explains some of the essential skills for effective web searches – find out more on our information literacy page with this link:
go to information literacy page
Accessibility features can make your devices and platforms easier to use but will vary depending on the device and platform but also your school or local authority settings. Start finding out what’s possible on these platforms:
- Windows 11 Accessibility Features (laptops)
- Accessibility – Apple
- Accessibility for People with Disabilities – Google Chromebooks
This video playlist ahs some hints and tips to get you started:
Instructions on how to access Wi-Fi controls on a range of platforms:
iPad – coming soon
Chromebook – coming soon
Communicate wtih colleagues
Find out more about Teams and how to communicate with colleagues using it:
Outlook content to come
Communicate with learners on Teams
