Have you seen this handy guide to Google Gemini from the Glow Connect team? A great visual to help you get started. Check it out here: Google-Gemini-in-Glow-Quick-Start-Guide-2
Glow Google Gemini Guide @GlowScot
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Free AI Teaching Resources for Primary Schools in Scotland
Please see information from the Scottish AI Alliance (SAIA):
‘Free AI Teaching Resources for Primary Schools in Scotland
| Children’s Parliament, Scottish AI Alliance, and The Alan Turing Institute are delighted to announce the launch of a comprehensive teaching pack to support teachers to educate primary school pupils (P5-7) about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This teaching pack includes 6 lesson plans with clear learning objectives for children in P5 to P7 including:
These resources can be used in a single lesson or across a whole term. No AI knowledge? No problem! Each pack includes step-by-step guidance to help you explore AI concepts with your pupils in fun and accessible ways. Let’s give our pupils the tools to understand and shape the future of AI here: Children’s Rights & AI: Teaching Pack — Scottish AI Alliance’ Two lovely videos made by the Children’s Parliament here: What is AI? – AI explained for and by children! (part 1) – YouTube How Does AI use Data? – AI explained for and by children! (part 2) – YouTube |
CALL Scotland Webinars @CALLScotland
Check out what is coming up from CALL Scotland. Why not sign up and find out how to improve things for your learners?
Glow Community Rules @GlowScot
As we approach the summer break, it is a good time to remind staff of the community rules within Glow. This post from Glow Connect includes information on what you can do in Glow and what you can save in Glow. Well worth a read!
ELC Digital Award – Part 4
The final session from Eva Wilkinson on the Digital Learning through Play ELC Award. A great way to be inspired to go for the award! If you are interested in joining our Professional Learning Network to help you gain this award next session, sign up via CPD Manager, Course ID: 90758.
Be Internet Legends
Check out these interactive resources for sharing with families as some activities over the summer break!
Be Internet Legends interactive lessons | Parent Zone | At the heart of digital family life
ELC Digital Award
Professional Learning Networks 2 and 3
Eva Wilkinson, Education Officer from the DigiLearnScot team has been looking at each section of the new ELC Digital Award with a group of Early Years staff.
You can catch up on Eva’s presentations and the recording and get some hints and tips for yourself!
Glow Annual Password Reset @GlowScot
Renfrewshire Mobile Phone Guidance for Schools
Did you know that our Mobile Phone Guidance was recently approved at the Education Policy Board? Schools are implementing this in their contexts. You can read the full guidance below.
Renfrewshire’s Own Lending Library!
DigiLearnRen are delighted to launch its new Digital Lending Library, making educational technology accessible to schools across the authority! We’re kicking off this exciting initiative with a class set of Sphero Indi and Sphero Mini robots, complete with all the accessories your pupils need to dive into the world of coding and computational thinking.
It’s easy to get involved: interested establishments simply need to complete a booking request form and loan agreement. When a loan has been agreed, you will receive full instructions, including an amazing ThingLink with all the resources!
To ensure we continue to grow and improve this valuable resource, we also ask that you complete an evaluation as part of your loan. We’ve already received fantastic feedback from our first loans, and we can’t wait for more of your students to experience the fun and learning these robots offer!
Feedback from St Fillan’s Primary
“Children were completely engaged in every session and worked positively with each other. They developed their metacognitive skills and enjoyed sharing their successes with their peers.”
“Children were 100% engaged in these activities. We noticed that children with ASN were keen to fully participate and engage too.”
