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Professional Learning Term 2
AI Champion Educators
Didn’t sign up for our AI Educator Champions series? Don’t worry. Here’s a recording of the first session.
This is the feedback for the first two sessions as well – overwhelmingly positive 😊
Watch out for the session 2 recording coming soon!
GTCS Guidance
This is a useful reminder around the GTCS guidance on engaging online, with information on professional responsibilities.
Renfrewshire Social Media Guidance
In advance of our Professional Learning session on Social Media tonight, I thought it would be useful to share again the guidance given to us by Renfrewshire’s Comms Team.
Apps Process
We are always being asked how to get an app approved. This can be a piece of software, a browser based app or an app on the iPad. The process is the same for all and just as we have to follow an acceptable use policy for using a Council device, we have to undertake due diligence for any app that we are using either on a school device or with learners. This will ensure that we are GDPR and DP compliant, cyber have carried out the relevant checks to ensure no network compromises and legal agree the level of risk in using the app. As you can imagine, this can be a time-consuming process but it is essential that we do this to ensure that we are compliant. We are in the early stages of refining this process, but thought it would be helpful to remind you of the current procedure which can be found here:
ada.scot – Championing gender diversity in computing and tech
Ada Scotland Festival 2025 Schools Programme
It is that time of year again: the Ada Scotland Festival is back for a sixth year, running from 29 September to 10 October in locations and online across Scotland. Events go live this week and there is lots on offer for schools.
Key events are below and we are also very keen to receive nominations for Inspiring Educator of Year.
There are some exciting additions to the programme this year including a high schools hub event in Edinburgh to be held at the Dovecot Studios and supported by Rockstar. We are particularly keen to invite schools in SMID postcodes for this event.
For Teachers
Thursday 25 September 4:45 pm
Tech She Can hosts Teacher CPD Webinar
https://ada.scot/cpd-webinar-inspiring-the-next-generation-into-the-stem-careers-of-the-future/
Tuesday 7 October 4:00 pm
Raspberry Pi Foundation CPD Webinar – How do Digital Images work?
https://ada.scot/cpd-webinar-how-do-digital-images-work/For Primary Schools
Tuesday 30 September 9:00 am
Tech She Can hosts Tech for Sustainable AI Live Lesson for Primary Schools
https://ada.scot/live-lesson-tech-for-sustainable-ai/
Tuesday 7 October 9:15 am
My WoW Live: Live Lesson for Primary Schools – Games Design
https://ada.scot/live-lesson-games-design/
Wednesday 8 October 10:00 am
Barclays host Games Design Workshop for Primary Schools WAITLIST
https://ada.scot/games-design-workshops-for-primary-schools/
For High Schools
Tuesday 30 September
9:30 am Ada Scotland Launch Glasgow WAITLIST
https://ada.scot/ada-scotland-2025-launch/
Wednesday 1 October
9:30 am Schools Hub Event Dundee
https://ada.scot/dundee-schools-hub-event/
10:00 am S2 STEM Inspiration Day Edinburgh
https://ada.scot/s2-stem-inspiration-day/
2:00 pm Tech She Can hosts Space Tech Live Lesson for High Schools Online
https://ada.scot/live-lesson-space-tech-for-navigation-and-communication/
Thursday 2 October 5:30 pm
Career Compass: Navigating Early Careers Together
https://ada.scot/futures-in-tech-after-school-what-parents-carers-and-teachers-need-to-know/
Friday 3 October 11:00 am
Tech She Can hosts Tech for Learning Live Lesson for High Schools
https://ada.scot/live-lesson-tech-for-learning/
Saturday 4 October 10:00 am
Ada Scotland x Teach the Nation: Introduction to Web Development
https://ada.scot/ada-scotland-x-teach-the-nation-introduction-to-web-development/
Monday 6 October 10:00 am
RGU Hosts Aberdeen High Schools Hub Event WAITLIST
https://ada.scot/aberdeen-schools-hub-event/
Tuesday 7 October 9:30 am
Early Careers Assessments Workshop – Top Tips on how to Succeed
https://ada.scot/early-careers-assessment-process-workshop/
Thursday 9 October 10:00 am
Inverness Schools Hub Event WAITLIST
https://ada.scot/__inverness/
Full festival Programme
Contact the Team at hello@ada.scot
Aye Mind
The start of the session is a good time to remind everyone of the support available from Aye Mind to address online safety concerns from children and young people and promote positive digital wellbeing.
Find out more here: https://ayemind.com/
Innovation Week 2025
Education Scotland are delighted to be supporting Scottish Innovation Week with some industry led live lessons for P5 and up on Tuesday 23rd September
Explore innovation with your pupils!
3 lessons, 1 day – join one or all! Full details and registration in the link…..
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10am Design a Pet Supplies App – Register Here
In this interactive workshop, Mark Rodger from Telefonica Tech will work with students to understand some of the roles and methods used in designing an app, inviting the students to brainstorm and come up with some great ideas for their very own pet supplies app.
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11am Tech In Finance – Register Here
Join Mags Moore from Sopra Steria for this informative session (aimed at P5 and up) pupils on Tech In Finance. In this session pupils will learn:
– What FinTech is and discuss where technology is used to save, move and manage money
– Explore potential careers and via a fun quiz learn which career they might enjoy
– Learn about the use of AI in FinTech
– Have the chance to ask questions
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2pm: Vibe Coding – Register Here
Step into the world of coding with a fun, hands-on session designed especially for curious minds aged 8–12. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to turn simple ideas into real mini-apps that run on your phone or computer.
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https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/digilearn/2025/08/05/innovation-week-2025/
All About Adobe Express for Education
Did you know that Renfrewshire staff and pupils have access to the wonderful Adobe Express for Education through Glow? Adobe Express empowers students to express their creativity and develop digital skills through simple, intuitive tools like video, animation, and web pages. It helps teachers transform traditional assignments into engaging, visual projects that boost student participation and understanding across all subjects.
Want to learn more? Sign up to the following courses hosted by the Adobe team available through CPD Manager.
- All about Adobe Express for Education: Primary – Mon 6th October, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90606
- All about Adobe Express for Education: Secondary – Tues 7th October, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90604
- All about Adobe Express for Education: Primary – Mon 10th November, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90607
- All about Adobe Express for Education: Secondary – Mon 17th November, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90605
Check out these excellent guided activities from Adobe Express…
Adobe Express LIVE LESSON – Maths Week Scotland
The fabulous team at Adobe Express are hosting a LIVE LESSON for Maths Week Scotland on Wednesday 24th September from 1.30-2.45pm. It’s sure to be a fantastic way to celebrate MWS 2025.
Register here to take part with your class!
