ThingLink PL @ThingLink_EDU
Great opportunity this week to tune into the @ThingLink @ThingLink_EDU webinar on Wednesday afternoon. Louise shared lots of new updates, the accessibility features and some great ideas of how to get the most out of ThingLink. Why not check it out some of their great ideas on their blog? Here’s one of my favourites: Virtual Exhibition
Remember if you want a Renfrewshire ThingLink seat, just get in touch!
Get Safe Online Ambassador Training @GetSafeOnline
There is still time to sign up for our bespoke Get Safe Online Ambassador training for school staff. There are two sessions – one during the school day and one after school so make sure you can attend both.
Primary Staff, sign up via CPD Manager to Course ID 82006.
Secondary Staff, sign up via CPD Manager to Course ID 82007.
This is a great opportunity to consider internet safety and helpful resources to use with your learners.
Senior Phase Support through West OS @west_os
West OS have lots of resources to support learners. It is available through Glow – just look for the West OS tile.
Check out the @West OS live timetable for Senior Phase learners here: https://www.westpartnership.co.uk/west-os/live/
To access the other available resources, follow the simple steps on this document: Senior-Phase-Overview-Hyperlinked-Document
GWfE PL for Session 23/24 #GoogleEDU
We are delighted to share with you a fabulous opportunity for Renfrewshire staff! In partnership with Canopy and Google, please see below for more details on these bespoke sessions: Google Workspace & Chromebooks Renfrewshire Programme One Pager (6)
To sign up, go to bit.ly/RenfGoogle
Living with Digital – learner digital literacy theme #DigiLearnChat
Have you seen Education Scotland’s updated pages on digital literacy skills and knowledge for learners? Check it out here:
Living with Digital – learner digital literacy theme – DigiLearn (glowscotland.org.uk)
Get Going with the ThingLink Editor 15 March #ThingLink
We have a Renfrewshire wide ThingLink account. If you would like one of the seats, please get in touch. In the meantime, if you want to find out more, please sign up for the event below!
iPad and Chromebook Accessibility @CALLScotland
Did you miss the fabulous @CALL Scotland session on accessibility tools on iPads and Chromebooks? No problem, you can check it out here!
Using Edge to create a Teams App for multiple accounts #MicrosoftEdge
Do you have 2 accounts that you regularly use with Teams? If the answer is yes, follow this easy hack to keep them separate on your desktop!
Make sure you are signed into the Desktop app with your main account.
Then, open Edge:
- Sign into your Teams account with your second email.
- Go to 3 dots on top right hand side
- Select Apps and Install this sites as an app
- Name your Team and click Install.
You can set it to auto open when you start up your machine.
This is iPad Course 13 March @RenfrewshireRTC #AppleEDU
This course is being held at Todholm Primary on 13 March at 4 pm. We will explore the ways in which the built in features on an iPad can be used to enhance learning and teaching and in class experiences. Contact Pam for a space.
You will get hands on experience to:
- Start integrating Apple technology into your teaching
- Discover how features and tools can support specific student learning needs
- Learn how to get started with the Apple Teacher