Tag Archives: CPD

Early years, primary, secondary

Apple RTC iPad events

teachers, here’s upcoming Apple iPad twilight events , everything from beginners iPad to Green Screen

Apple Regional Training Centres deliver courses to build the skills and confidence of educators to use Apple technology inside and outside the classroom. We are a community who share best practices and inspire excellence through teaching with Apple technology.

Computing Science, primary, secondary

Hello World! Computing Science Magazine for teachers

What’s inside Hello World issue 3?

Hello World is a fantastic and free magazine looking at all aspects of Computing Science from Primary onward.  In issue 3 of of Hello World magazine an international panel of experts discuss innovative approaches and technologies for assessing programming skills. Elsewhere there are essential tips to help independent learners, and much more…

Also in this issue:

  • Code Club age-range expands to teens
  • Open-source resources explored
  • Embracing the power of play
  • Build Pong in Scratch

And much, much more…

Hello World Issue 03

Previous Issues

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GLOW, primary, Professional Learning, secondary

Microsoft Scotland Education

Microsoft have launched a new Scottish Education page on their much lauded Education website which is full of the very best resources for educators. Learn how to develop your own skills in Office 365 and use the resources matched to the Scottish Curriculum.

You can add to your GTC update and CV using your badges and achievements in short online courses. More importantly, you’ll begin to see how the Office 365 tools in GLOW can transform your workflow, workload and develop meaningful and relevant skills for your pupils.

Go here to find out more https://education.microsoft.com/scotland

 

Digital Learning Week, GLOW, primary, Professional Learning, secondary

Learning Through Technology Conference

FREE for teachers this is the 6th Annual Conference held by Holyrood Magazine with a rich and engaging agenda

The Learning Through Technology event  features a key line-up of speakers who will demonstrate how we can best embed digital technology into school education and assessment, increase the confidence of educators and improve access to technology across Scotland.

Why you should attend:

  • Gain insights into innovative practice putting technology at the heart of teaching and learning
  • Discover new developments in classroom resources and assessment tools that you can use in your school to enhance digital learning
  • Explore the potential of digital teaching and learning to raise attainment

Find out more, including the full agenda and how to register, by clicking in the link here: Learning Through Technology 6th June

Computing Science, primary, Professional Learning, secondary

Mission to Mars – a unique iPad event

Spaces are available for this special event run by XMA, our iPad procurement partner, and iTeach, who deliver iPad training across Scotland.

This unique event will introduce you to using iPad creatively across subjects and acquaint you with drones,  sensors, 3D printers, coding and more.

The Mission to Mars runs in Edinburgh on 31st March 2017  at Dynamic Earth.

To find out more you can sign up below and select the Edinburgh event.

Mission to Mars Registration

Computing Science, GLOW, primary, Professional Learning, secondary

Computing Science on Technologies Professional Network

Computing Science is an incredibly exciting and inspiring area of the curriculum and it is essential that teachers and learners across Scotland benefit from the wealth of opportunities offered by the subject. The Glow Technologies Professional Learning Community provides teachers and learners with anytime, anywhere access to a wealth of contemporary, creative and engaging computing science online materials, resources and presentations. Continue reading Computing Science on Technologies Professional Network →