Category Archives: News & Updates

Apple RTC, CLPL, iPads, News & Updates

Apple Regional Training Centre (RTC) @RenfrewshireRTC #AppleRTC

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We are delighted to announce that we have been accepted again as an Apple RTC! Check out all the fabulous sessions we have planned below ,all of which are available to book on CPD Manager. Don’t forget to follow  our RTC here for all the latest information for all things Apple iPad!
Course ID Course Title Date
88091 Apple RTC Session: Accessibility with iPads 28/08/24 4.00 – 5.15 pm

02/10/24 4.00 – 5.15 pm
88090 Apple RTC Session: Coding with Spheros 18/09/24 4.00 – 5.15 pm
88092 Apple RTC Session: Augmented Reality Hooks for Talk for Writing 30/10/24 4.00 – 5.15 pm
88097 Apple RTC Session: Intro to Swift Playgrounds 06/11/24 4.00 – 5.15 pm
CLPL, CR-IS, News & Updates

Digital Youth Mental Wellbeing Updates

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Thanks to our partners NHS GGC’s Aye Mind for sharing this useful set of digital youth mental wellbeing resources, including:

  • resources for discussing online safety and wellbeing
  • Advice and support on AI and AI-generated content
  • Information on the harms faced by girls online
  • Research and reports on the scale of digital exclusion across Scotland.

We hope you find it useful.

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CLPL, Digital School Awards, News & Updates

Digital School Awards Online Webinar for Primaries 1 October 2024 @Schools_Digital

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We are hosting an online webinar in partnership with Digital Schools Awards and Renfrewshire Primary schools who have recently gained some of the available awards.
This webinar has been designed to allow Primary staff to hear about the new awards and information about how to gain these. Our Renfrewshire staff will share their journeys in gaining:
  • Digital Endorsement Award – Rashielea PS gained this award last session.
  • Digital Wellbeing Award – Bargarran PS and Glencoats PS gained this award last session.
  • Digital School Award – St Charles’ PS and Langcraigs gained this award last session.

Sign up for the session via CPD Manager, Course ID: 88232

Overall in Renfrewshire, our schools have gained the following awards:

  • Digital Schools Award Scotland – 26 Primary Schools, 2 Secondary Schools and 1 ASN School
  • Digital Wellbeing Award – 4 Primary Schools, 1 Secondary School and 1 ASN School
  • Digital Endorsement Award – 1 Primary School

 

 

 

CLPL, Google Workspace, News & Updates

Jamboard @GoogleEDU

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This is a reminder that Google will wind down the Jamboard app starting October 1, 2024. Between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, the app will be placed in “view-only” mode and you’ll no longer be able to create new or edit existing Jams on any platform, including the web, iOS, and Android platforms. During this time you can continue to back up your Jam files.

What you need to know

Jamboard files (Jams) currently saved in Drive will automatically be converted to PDFs. Starting October 1, 2024, Google will begin the PDF conversion process and the PDFs will be placed in the same Drive location as the Jam. Please note the following details about the PDFs:

  • PDF conversions are done on a best-effort basis. We recommend that you proactively migrate the Jams to one of our partners to continue working on them.
  • The PDF will have the same created and last modified dates as the original Jam and it’ll be shared with the same people that the Jam was shared with.
    • Once a PDF has been created, any changes to the original Jam file, such as file location or shared list, will not be carried over to the PDF.
  • If the Jam was transferred to a new person, but the new owner has not accepted, the original person will receive the PDF.

After PDF conversions, Jams will remain in Drive and can still be migrated to one of our whiteboard partners using their import tools. After December 31, 2024, the Jams will be deleted and can no longer be migrated. The PDFs will remain in Drive.

For more information, please visit Google’s FAQ page.
CLPL, News & Updates

Adobe Express live in Glow @Dom_Traynor

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As you may know, Adobe Express is now available via Glow. Just click on the tile in the Renfrewshire LaunchPad to access it.

This Autumn term, there is a full schedule of Adobe Express Live Lessons which your class can join in. Aimed at 8-13 year olds, your pupils will learn how to use Adobe Express to create digital media on important dates in the school calendar. Each lesson is 75 minutes long but there’s a natural break right in the middle if you need to head off early.

Book your free spot here – bit.ly/adobeleaders

If you’d like some teacher training on how to get the best out of Adobe Express in the classroom, you can attend a 90 minute virtual session to learn how to use Adobe Express as well as what the creative process looks like both inside and outside the classroom.

Sign up for a free training session here – bit.ly/aceinterested

Finally, take a look at this comprehensive list of lesson packs for the 20 most popular curriculum topics. Video tutorials, lesson plans & supporting resources all included.

Download the lesson packs here – bit.ly/expresslessons