All posts by Pam McDowall

Google Educators – calling all interested staff! #GoogleEDU

Would like to learn more about using Google tools through Glow in your classroom? Google have introduced a series of training videos delivered to your inbox each week to get you started using Google Workspace for Education. Find out more here:

https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/gettingstarted/

If you having been using Google tools in your classroom, why not try the Fundamentals training. By reading, watching videos, and doing activities, you’ll learn how to integrate Google in your classroom. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to take the exam to become a Google Certified Educator Level 1.

https://skillshop.exceedlms.com/student/path/61209-fundamentals-training

Book Week Scotland 15 – 21 November

Book Week Scotland
Did you know that the P1 Bookbug Family Bags have accessible copies of the book. You can download them from here: https://www.booksforall.org.uk/book-awards/

There are also symbolised resources for each of the three books in the bag from CALL Scotland – get them from here: www.symbolsforall.org.uk/bookbug

This years’ resources include accessible digital copies of the books for learners with print disabilities in PowerPoint, Keynote and Grid 3. Symbolised communication boards for GoTalks, single message devices and Sounding Board for iOS. For more information look at the introductory videos here.

Computing Science Group #computingscience

Our small group of educators interested in Computing Science met tonight and agreed some actions. If you want to learn more about Computing Science, check out some useful links below:

  1. Please join us on 18 November for CodeClubs – still bookable through CPD Manager, Course ID: 76513.
  2. Computing Science website from Education Scotland: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/computingscience
  3. Teach Computing Science document packed full of how we can incorporate Computing Science into our lessons from Early to Second Level.

Microsoft Innovative Educators #MIE

Our small group of teachers met last week to hear what they have been doing with Microsoft tools recently – and their ambitions for how they can use these tools in the future.

Want to get involved? Join our group by emailing DigiLearnRen@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Here’s how you can become a verified Microsoft Innovative Educator:

  1. Create a profile on msft.it/6016kM05m
  2. Complete 2 hours of training by selecting courses that will help you in your classroom!

Become a Microsoft Innovative Educator in 2 simple steps: 1. Set up your profile on the Microsoft Educator Center
2. Complete 2 hours of training