This is a useful reminder around the GTCS guidance on engaging online, with information on professional responsibilities.
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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/
Apple Regional Training Centre @RenfrewshireRTC
We are delighted to announce that we will once again be continuing as an Apple Regional Training Centre for 2025 – 26! Being selected highlights our commitment to facilitating training for staff to develop skills and build confidence to use Apple technology in the classroom.
We are committed to raising awareness of the the Apple Teacher Programme and creating a community to share best practice and support each other. Staff from across Renfrewshire can attend courses to build knowledge and skills and even earn badges! Customised courses this year will include:
- Book Creator with iPad, Course ID: 90781
- Augmented Reality across the Curriculum, Course ID: 90779
- Gain Apple Teacher status, Course ID: 90784
For our full list of available courses, check out our RTC site here!
Microsoft Teams
Do you use Microsoft Teams? Check out these new features that are now available for Microsoft Teams in Glow!
AI in Scottish Schools
Scottish AI Alliance: A Showcase of Resources for Primary & Secondary Teachers
Check out this event to help build AI literacy with educators and learners:
Adobe Express Latest News
Live lessons are back in English and Welsh!
75 minutes long with a natural break after 40 minutes if you need to leave early. Register for the video recording to use later if the dates or times don’t suit. Ideal for ages 7-13.
Ebook Updates
There are 10 new ebook activities all planned in detail with video tutorials! 45 activities in total to choose from. Click below to download the relevant ebook.
- Irish Famine infographic
- Castles Defensive Features
- Celtic Myth Poster
- Ancient Olympics Museum
- WW2 Key Events Timeline
- Victorian Children
- Rainforests Map
- Vikings AI Timeline
- Tutankhamun Number Facts
- Teeth Diagram
Download 👉 Scotland Ebook / Northern Ireland Ebook / Wales Ebook / England Ebook
ACE Teacher Training
We have the new Adobe Creative educator training sessions of the year to choose from.
