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Adobe Express Latest
This is the second to last update of the academic year. The biggest update is our ebook which has 35 lesson plans, links to national frameworks for your planning and a video tutorial for every single one!
There are 6 new live lessons coming up including National Numeracy Day & Artificial Intelligence Week as well as two Responsible Generative AI training sessions this week and the last ACE Level 2 session this academic year on Thursday!
- Download the ebook with 35 lesson ideas fully resourced with curriculum framework links, video tutorials and pupil handouts!
- Live Lessons (English & Cymraeg)
Click below to join one of our live lessons using Adobe Express teacher training sessions coming up and get certified as an Adobe Creative Educator.
- National Numeracy Day
- Artificial Intelligence Week
- Ocean Day
- Healthy Eating Week
- Father’s Day
- Refugee Week
- ACE Teacher Training
We have the last Adobe Creative educator training sessions of the year to choose from including two Responsible Generative AI sessions this week and the last ACE Level 2 session this Thursday!
- Express School Challenge
If you’re looking for an end of year celebration or some gifts for your pupils, then take part in the Express School Challenge! It’s easy and we’ve got loads of prizes to give away.
- Complete any Adobe Express project with 3 year groups / 100 pupils
- Submit your evidence here
- Get free swag (pencils/rulers/rubbers/notebooks/colouring pencils)
- Earn a pizza party!
CALL Scotland Padlet to Support Dyslexia
We are delighted to announce this partnership with CALL Scotland which gives Renfrewshire staff access to these fantastic resources for supporting learners.
This padlet includes a Masterclass on technology to support dyslexia, modules and checklists. There are guides to support reading and writing, numeracy and much more!
You can access the resources via this link:
Using Micro:bits
All schools received Micro:bits over the last couple of sessions. If you are unsure where to get started, why not check out Mr Morrison’s ideas? He has shared them in a Padlet for you to share. Thank you Mr Morrison! 
Padlet Guide @missaird.bsky.social
NotebookLM for staff within Glow Google tenancies
NotebookLM: New core service for staff within Glow Google tenancies (June 2025) – Glow Connect
To support with adoption of NotebookLM we have arranged a “Getting started with NotebookLM” webinar for 12th June, 16:00 – 16:45.
Link to register can be found here.
A knowledge hub article has been created on Glow Connect with lots of information regarding the key features within
NotebookLM and we have included a helpful overview video.
Microsoft MIEE Applications
Why not sign up to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert? All you need to know can be found in this
Apple Coach!
Apple Coach applications are open:http://apple.co/alc-infosession_engb Sessions are on Thursday 5th June and Thursday 19th June, both at 4pm. Sign up using the link above.
This is the Programme Overview document which includes the link to apply.
Early Reminder – Glow Password Reset
What’s App Guide for Parents
A huge thanks to @NewmainsPS for sharing this really helpful guide for parents on What’s App.
