Once again a big up to for @Miss_aird creating this super guide on using Microsoft Translator and for providing some great classroom suggestions! Really useful.
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iPads short guides to support reading and writing
A huge thank-you to @CALLScotland for sharing this brilliant playlist on using the iPad’s built in tools to support literacy difficulties.
Reviewing Responses to a Google Quiz #GoogleEDU
Check out our bite sized video to see what information you can gather from a Google Quiz!
Social Media Settings
Ever wondered what all the different settings are in some of the social media apps that learners are using. Check out this fab guide from @teachmuggles. Thanks for sharing!
Microsoft Immersive Reader Quick Guide #TeamMIEEScotland
Another huge thanks to @Miss_aird for sharing this Quick Guide to Immersive Reader. What a fantastic tool for learners to help with their reading and comprehension skills and they can personalise them to suit themselves!
Information Commissioners Office – Children’s Code
The ICO have launched an update of new resources through schools resources landing page. To improve usability, we’ve split the resources by country and level, so the relevant links for Scotland are:
Teachers can use these resources to help children identify where they can go to for support, including what they should do if they suspect an app, game or website is misusing their data or not conforming to the Children’s code. There is also a background summary for teachers to give them confidence in their own knowledge prior to delivering the lessons.
Adjusting Google Form Settings #GoogleEDU
Want to change how your Google Forms is used? Check out the settings tab in our bite sized video.
Happy Easter!
We hope you all have a fabulous, well-earned Easter break. Enjoy!
If you are looking for something to fill your time, check out our CLPL blog posts! 😊
Collaborating on a Google Quiz #GoogleEdu
Did you know that you share your Google Quiz with others so you can collaborate? Check-out our video below!
Digital Learning Offering 22/23
A range of digital learning opportunities are available for session 22/23.
For details on other Attainment Challenge workstreams, check out the Attainment Challenge Offering blog.
Rationale
The Scottish Government has made a promise of 1-2-1 devices for all learners from P1 – S6 by the end of this Parliament. This means schools need to begin planning now around how they will incorporate digital into their day-to-day planning, learning, teaching and assessment.
Our Digital Learning offer will provide high-quality CLPL to increase knowledge and understanding of effective digital pedagogy. We want practitioners’ to consider why and when to use digital tools and effective skills progression for learners, leading to a positive impact on learners.
Keep up-to-date with all things digital on our DigiLearnRen blog.
Intended Outcomes
- All practitioners will have access to a range of digital professional learning to increase knowledge, skills and deepen pedagogical understanding.
- Tailored support will be provided to establishments, as required, to ensure they are confident in embedding digital learning and are supported on their journey.
- Additional CLPL will be aligned to the wider Renfrewshire Digital Strategy currently being developed in line with Education Scotland’s Digital Vision
Our Digital Learning Offer 2022/23
This is Digital Series
Evolving Digital Thinking – Leading Digital Culture and Curriculum
Digital InService
Digital Learning Champions
Digital Literacy Pathway (Primary)
Promethean Train the Trainer
Digital Schools Award Scotland (DSAS)
This is Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety
Computing Science Pathway (Primary)
Early Level Digital Learning Pathway
Professional Enquiry – Digital Learning focus
Digital Learning Thematic Visits
Additional Professional Learning
