Category Archives: News & Updates
Renfrewshire Mobile Phone Guidance for Schools
Did you know that our Mobile Phone Guidance was recently approved at the Education Policy Board? Schools are implementing this in their contexts. You can read the full guidance below.
Renfrewshire’s Own Lending Library!
DigiLearnRen are delighted to launch its new Digital Lending Library, making educational technology accessible to schools across the authority! We’re kicking off this exciting initiative with a class set of Sphero Indi and Sphero Mini robots, complete with all the accessories your pupils need to dive into the world of coding and computational thinking.
It’s easy to get involved: interested establishments simply need to complete a booking request form and loan agreement. When a loan has been agreed, you will receive full instructions, including an amazing ThingLink with all the resources!
To ensure we continue to grow and improve this valuable resource, we also ask that you complete an evaluation as part of your loan. We’ve already received fantastic feedback from our first loans, and we can’t wait for more of your students to experience the fun and learning these robots offer!
Feedback from St Fillan’s Primary
“Children were completely engaged in every session and worked positively with each other. They developed their metacognitive skills and enjoyed sharing their successes with their peers.”
“Children were 100% engaged in these activities. We noticed that children with ASN were keen to fully participate and engage too.”
Adobe Express in Glow!
I wanted to share an update on our last upcoming sessions for teachers and pupils for the end of the year!
We have Healthy Eating Week🍎, Father’s Day, Refugee Week and 2 End of Year Wrap Live Lessons to look forward to.
There are plenty of Ace Sessions still available too:
– ACE1 – Designing Presentations and Portfolios in Adobe Express – Tues 27th May @ 4.00-5.30pm
– ACE1 – All About Adobe Express for Education – Tues 3rd June @ 3.30-5.00pm
– ACE1 – Boosting Graphics With AI – Thurs 12th June @ 3.45-5.15pm
– ACE1 – Creating Videos and Animations in Adobe Express – Tues 17th June @ 4-5.30pm
– ACE1 – Designing Presentations and Portfolios in Adobe Express – Tues 24th June @ 3.30-5.00pm
Our brand new 35 Adobe Express Lessons for the Scottish Classroom can be found here adobe.ly/scot35lessons
You can find the live lessons here – adobe.ly/livelessons
The ace sessions here – adobe.ly/aceuk
This is a link for all our programmes! – adobe.ly/expresslinks
We also have our Express School Challenge running if any schools would like SWAG sent to their school for the end of the year, and when they complete three challenges, they can have a PIZZA party! 🍕🍕🍕Just submit evidence here
Have a great weekend!
Google Gemini in Glow @GlowScot
Google Gemini has now been added as a tile to the Renfrewshire Launch Pad and you can add it your own Launch Pad.
If you want to learn more on getting started with Google Gemini, check out Glow Connect’s helpful guide!
ELC Digital Award
Professional Learning Network 1
Did you know that we have been working with Eva Wilkinson, Education Officer from the DigiLearnScot team to look at the new ELC Digital Award?
She has taken the group through each section of the award and provided ideas and hints and tips.
Check out Eva’s presentation and the recording and find out for yourself what you need to do to go for the award!
DigiLearnRen Professional Learning for Session 25/26
Looking for some inspiration throughout next session? Check out all our Professional Learning that is on offer and book your slot via CPD Manager today!
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! 🙏
