Check out this great Summer of Code Series from Tablet Academy Scotland and be inspired!
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How to search the DigiLearnRen blog
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Summer micro:bit code-along Thursday 22 June @microbit_edu
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is hosting a code-along open to schools from around the world on Thursday 22 June at 11am.
More details and registration can be found at the bottom of this events page – https://microbit.org/teach/events/
BBC micro:bit offer @microbit_edu
There’s still time to apply for your BBC micro:bit. Check out what you need to do via this link: https://microbit.org/thenextgen-registration/
Future of Education #GoogleEdu
Have you seen this new report from Google about the Future of Education?
It is broken down into 3 parts:
- Preparing for a new future
- Evolving how we teach and learn
- Reimagining learning ecosystems
You can download each part using the link below:
Apple Learning Coach #AppleEdu @RenfrewshireRTC #AppleTeacher
Applications for UK and Ireland cohort opening September 2023
Apple Learning Coach is a free professional learning program that trains instructional coaches, digital learning specialists, and other coaching educators to help teachers get more out of Apple technology. It’s a dynamic mix of self-paced lessons, workshop sessions, and personal creative projects.
The Apple Learning Coach programme is open to instructional coaches, digital learning specialists and other educators who have the capacity to coach. The programme defines coaching as partnering with teachers to analyse their teaching, set goals, identify strategies to reach the goals, and provide support until the goals are met.
Once accepted onto the programme, Apple Learning Coach candidates engage in an online course, with self-paced modules and two days of virtual workshops with Apple Professional Learning Specialists. This experience provides a cohort of fellow coaches, as well as Coaching Journals and actionable takeaways. The learning experience builds to the creation of a Coaching Portfolio, which candidates submit as their final assessment at the end of the course.
Read more about Apple Learning Coach in the Apple Education Community
You can also sign up for one of our Apple Learning Coach information sessions:
1) Tuesday 13 June, 4pm – 4.30pm Link to register
2) Thursday 22 June, 4pm – 4.30pm Link to register
Head Teacher/Line Manager approval is required to be accepted onto the programme and will be requested via the application process.
Look out for the application link coming in September 2023
Glow Connect Newsfeed @GlowScot
Did you know Glow Connect has a newsfeed packed full of ideas on all things that are happening within Glow? Check it out using this link: https://glowconnect.org.uk/news/
Young Children’s Rights #HumanRights
A fantastic video resource for our Early Years practitioners from Highland Council. A great way to explore children’s rights for those under 5. Click on the link below to watch.
Microsoft Accessibility Checklist for Education #MicrosoftEDU
Have you seen this really helpful Microsoft accessibility checklist which will help you identify ways in which you can better support learners? Click on the link below to find out more!
