Category: Teacher Digital Literacy

skills and knowledge teachers require to enhance learning and teaching

The CPD Award in Computing Studies for Teachers (2023) at The University of the Highlands and Islands

The CPD award in Computing Studies for teachers was created for primary teachers and secondary teachers for 1st and 2nd year pupils to give the confidence and skills to teach computing to pupils. More than 50% of our current cohort are primary school teachers. The course is open to any teacher with the relevant entry qualifications (degree and existing teaching qualification) who have an interest in computing or cyber security.

There is normally a weekly lecture and support session that lasts for approx. an hour, or more if required, with further e mail support available. The sessions are certainly beneficial as they allow you to ask questions there and then.

However, the course is designed to be taught when is convenient for all the students and all lectures and tutorial session are recorded for viewing at your leisure.

There is only one module delivered each semester with no time off required during the school day. The lectures are recorded for students unable to attend in person. All activity is carried out online the majority of which happens asynchronously. The modules have a notional 200 hours per module over the semester. It would depend on your previous experience on whether you needed all that time. If you were able to set aside a day at the weekend or a couple of evenings for study, you would not be far off what is required for achieving the award.

The course will be starting either week beginning 23rd January 2023 or 4th September 2023 dependant on applications, with the next module being the Database and Computer Systems module which will be delivered over 14 weeks.

You can apply to join the course with this link or searching for the Computing Studies for Teachers CPD award at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/ under courses.

The price is £215 per module, and this can be paid on a module-by-module basis. As the modules are 20 credits each if you were to do two in an academic year you may be eligible for SAAS funding. It is suggested contacting SAAS directly if you are planning to start next semester and confirm whether you would be eligible for funding.

The course does not carry any GTCS accreditation.

The programme leader, Gordon Macpherson, can be contacted on email with this link: gordon.macpherson.ic@uhi.ac.uk

This is micro:bit 3 part course

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.  The new micro:bit, V2, with sound adds a built-in microphone and speaker, as well as an extra touch input button and a power button.

Join Micro:bit Educational Foundation in this 3 part course.

Workshop 1 – Getting started with the micro:bit

Workshop 2 – Discovering micro:bit Classroom

Workshop 3 – Embedding micro:bit across our curriculum – Examples from practitioners in primary and secondary. Ask the experts Q&A

Book via our webinars page 

Google For Education on Tour – Duncanrig Secondary School

Duncanrig Secondary

Join Google for Education at Duncanrig Secondary School in South Lanarkshire to see Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks in action. The day will open with a keynote from the team, followed by a choice of sessions – including the opportunity to spend time in the classroom and see how pupils use the tools.

Download the flyer for more information and registration details

Google Certification Programme

Google for Education Certification Programme: September – December 2022

Sign up here

Scotland’s Learn with Google Programme launched in May and had more than 250 educators complete their Google Certified Educator (GCE) training. The programme is back, with Level 1 sessions kicking off in September and Level 2 sessions in November.  

These are fully-funded and supported Google for Education learning pathways to achieve the Level 1 and 2 certifications.  The programme includes weekly live webinars with Google Certified Trainers, Coaches or Innovators and access to an online support hub for self-directed learning. The sessions are focussed around pedagogy and the Scottish Curriculum – so whether you are looking to develop collaboration or creativity with your learners, we’ve got you covered. 

Certification allows you to distinguish yourself as a digital leader and be recognised for the work you’ve done. Signing up for this programme does not mean you must rush to complete certification. When you are ready, you can request a free-of-cost exam voucher and sit an exam at your convenience, with up to 180 minutes to complete an exam. You will receive results straight to your inbox and can join the community to celebrate!

Find out more & sign up for the programme here: https://gfescot.co.uk/

Microsoft Accessibility Tools Quick Guide Posters for Learners by Viewforth High School

At Viewforth High School, we are on a digital journey to ensure all learners and educators are able to benefit from digital technology to raise attainment and improve outcomes for all.  

Most of our students are familiar with Microsoft Teams accessing via Glow and staff have been using it to set work and assignments during previous lockdowns and continue to do so now we are back in school.  

However, some pupils are faced with challenges when trying to access digital learning both in school and at home and to support our pupils in accessing their learning we identified areas where both the skills of staff and pupils needed to be developed. One of these key areas was the accessibility features (and knowledge of these) of digital tools for pupils and ensuring staff know how to use these tools with pupils.  

In response to this, I have created several Quick Guides to support both staff and pupils in accessing and using the features of Microsoft Tools.  

 

I created guides for each of the following tools: 

  • Immersive Reader 
  • Live Captions 
  • Speech to Text  
  • Translate 
  • Office Lens 

These guides have been shared amongst staff and with colleagues in other schools across the country to support them to support their pupils.

Microsoft Accessibility Tools Quick Guide Posters for Learners by Viewforth High School

At Viewforth High School, we are on a digital journey to ensure all learners and educators are able to benefit from digital technology to raise attainment and improve outcomes for all.  

Most of our students are familiar with Microsoft Teams accessing via Glow and staff have been using it to set work and assignments during previous lockdowns and continue to do so now we are back in school.  

However, some pupils are faced with challenges when trying to access digital learning both in school and at home and to support our pupils in accessing their learning we identified areas where both the skills of staff and pupils needed to be developed. One of these key areas was the accessibility features (and knowledge of these) of digital tools for pupils and ensuring staff know how to use these tools with pupils.  

In response to this, I have created several Quick Guides to support both staff and pupils in accessing and using the features of Microsoft Tools.  

 

I created guides for each of the following tools: 

  • Immersive Reader 
  • Live Captions 
  • Speech to Text  
  • Translate 
  • Office Lens 

These guides have been shared amongst staff and with colleagues in other schools across the country to support them to support their pupils.

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What is Microsoft Forms?

What is Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms is a tool for creating surveys and quizzes

  • Microsoft Forms allows users the ability to create surveys and self marking quizzes.
  • Forms can be shared with Glow users and externally with parents and the community.
  • Forms automatically collates data which is displayed in interactive graphs.
  • All this data can then be exported into Excel for further analysis.

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Creating new forms, and adding headers and media

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Adding questions and sections to your form

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Creating quizzes

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Sharing forms, settings and accessibility features

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Managing your forms

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Using the file upload feature in forms

What is Microsoft Whiteboard?

Microsoft Whiteboard is an interactive tool which allows users to work independently or collaboratively.

  • Create your own content, share, collaborate and distribute activities or ideas to your learners or colleagues.
  • Whiteboard can be added to your Team or an existing O365 group.
  • Find out how you can make the most out of Microsoft Whiteboard Online within Glow or via the app by watching the videos below.

Using Core Whiteboard Tools

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Creating and Sharing a Whiteboard [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YlBp_tHvGU&w=560&h=315]

Incorporating a Whiteboard into a Microsoft team [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxvvZpkI2lI&w=560&h=315]

 

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What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is a Digital Hub for Collaboration.

  • Teams can be used for classroom content, to host a Professional Learning Community or simply to pull together information for members of a group.
  • Find out how you can make the most out of Microsoft Teams within Glow by watching the videos below.

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Overview of Microsoft Teams within Glow

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Accessing from your Glow Launchpad

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Joining a Teams Meeting and Trouble Shooting Issues

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Organising Breakout Rooms and Facilitators Before Meetings

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Joining and creating a Team

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Channels

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Navigation Panel

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Conversation Space and Meetings

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Using Tabs

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Files

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Searching within Teams

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Creating Assignments

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVx5HoFlFl4&w=560&h=315]

Assignment Insights

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Returned Assignments

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Student View of Teams Assignments

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Team settings in Glow

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Troubleshooting a Teams Meeting

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Upcoming O365 webinars

What is Microsoft Stream?

Microsoft Stream in Glow is a video sharing platform for learning and teaching.

  • Create your own content, share, collaborate and distribute work to your learners or colleagues.
  • Stream can be added to your Team or an existing O365 group.
  • Find out how you can make the most out of Microsoft Stream within Glow by watching the videos below.

What is Microsoft Stream?

An Introduction

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What is Microsoft Stream?

Linking with your Microsoft Team

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwLmQKize88]

What is Microsoft Stream?
Home Page Features

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What is Stream?
Content, Groups and Channels

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What is Microsoft Stream?
Creating Videos within Stream

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpgZRXMStdc&w=560&h=315]

What is Stream?
Uploading Content

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZinMoicWp5o]

What is Microsoft Stream?
Linking with your Microsoft Team

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What is Microsoft Stream?
Additional Addice and Support

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