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Innovation Week 2025

Education Scotland are delighted to be supporting Scottish Innovation Week with some industry led live lessons for P5 and up on Tuesday 23rd September

Explore innovation with your pupils!

3 lessons, 1 day – join one or all! Full details and registration in the link…..

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10am Design a Pet Supplies App – Register Here

In this interactive workshop, Mark Rodger from Telefonica Tech will work with students to understand some of the roles and methods used in designing an app, inviting the students to brainstorm and come up with some great ideas for their very own pet supplies app.

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11am Tech In Finance – Register Here

Join Mags Moore from Sopra Steria for this informative session (aimed at P5 and up) pupils on Tech In Finance. In this session pupils will learn:

– What FinTech is and discuss where technology is used to save, move and manage money
– Explore potential careers and via a fun quiz learn which career they might enjoy
– Learn about the use of AI in FinTech
– Have the chance to ask questions

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2pm: Vibe Coding – Register Here

Step into the world of coding with a fun, hands-on session designed especially for curious minds aged 8–12. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to turn simple ideas into real mini-apps that run on your phone or computer.

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https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/digilearn/2025/08/05/innovation-week-2025/

All About Adobe Express for Education

Did you know that Renfrewshire staff and pupils have access to the wonderful Adobe Express for Education through Glow?  Adobe Express empowers students to express their creativity and develop digital skills through simple, intuitive tools like video, animation, and web pages. It helps teachers transform traditional assignments into engaging, visual projects that boost student participation and understanding across all subjects.
Want to learn more? Sign up to the following courses hosted by the Adobe team available through CPD Manager.
  • All about Adobe Express for Education: Primary – Mon 6th October, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90606
  • All about Adobe Express for Education: Secondary – Tues 7th October, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90604
  • All about Adobe Express for Education: Primary – Mon 10th November, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90607
  • All about Adobe Express for Education: Secondary – Mon 17th November, 4-5.15pm (online) – Course ID 90605
Check out these excellent guided activities from Adobe Express…

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!

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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.