From 13 – 19 September is National Coding Week. Find out more here: https://codingweek.org/
Let us know what you are doing by using the hashtag #NationalCodingWeek or tag us @DigiLearnRen
Microsoft Basics 1
There’s still time to book on CPD Manager Session 1 of our Microsoft Basics we are running in conjunction with Education Scotland but hurray Session 1 bookings close on 31/08/21!
The sessions are designed to improve staff confidence and familiarity so you can transfer these skills into working in the classroom with learners and sharing with other practitioners in your own establishments. You don’t need to attend all 4 sessions but we would strongly recommend it 😊
The sessions are as follows:
02/09/21 Microsoft Basics 1: Using One Drive for collaboration, including using Immersive Reader and Dictate – Course ID 75688
30/09/21 Microsoft Basics 2: Getting to know Teams, focussing on using the Teams interface and announcements – Course ID 75691
28/10/21 Microsoft Basics 3: Using Teams with Class Notebook, including using rubrics and assignments with Insights – Course ID 75692
25/11/2021 Microsoft Basics 4: Using Sway and Forms in Glow – Course ID 75693
Adding a background to Teams
Below is a quick video on how to add a background in Teams meetings. We hope you find it useful!
Upcoming CLPL
The following Digital Learning sessions are all now available to book via CPD Manager. Why not come along? We hope to see you there!
| Course ID | Start Date | Sector | Title |
| 75931 | 30/08/2021 | Early Years | Digital Learning in Early Years for SLT |
| 75571 | 31/08/2021 | Early Years Primary |
Getting Started with Computing Science |
| 75688 | 02/09/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 1: Using OneDrive for Collaboration |
| 75966 | 07/09/2021 | Primary | Using Marty the Robot for Computing Science |
| 75689 | 08/09/2021 | All Sectors | Using Sway – basic principles |
| 75889 | 15/09/2021 | Primary | Digital Learning Champions: Computing Science in the Primary classroom |
| 75901 | 20/09/2021 | All Sectors | SLT Digital Learning with Apple |
| 75690 | 23/09/2021 | All Sectors | Sway in Practice |
| 75691 | 30/09/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 2: Getting to Know Teams |
| 75902 | 05/10/2021 | All Sectors | Digital Schools Awards Scotland |
| 75692 | 28/10/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 3: Using Teams and Class Notebook |
| 75693 | 25/11/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 4: Using Sway and Forms |
NQT Glow drop in
Fantastic session tonight with some of Renfrewshire’s NQTs. We shared some hints and tips on Glow and how this can be used in your classroom. We even did a live demo of how to collaborate using Glow. #GlowScot
Here’s a couple of videos on collaborating which you can find on our Renfrewshire Digital Learning YouTube Channel:
Getting Started with Computing Science
Calling all Primary and Early Years Practitioners! This online session on 31st August is still available to book on CPD Manager under Course ID: 75571 and is being run by Louise Foreman from Education Scotland. It will give you hints and tips on getting started with Computing Science and will feature some examples from Heriot Primary and how Kay Harvey has used computing science in her classroom. Why not come along and get some ideas?
Upcoming CLPL
The following sessions are now available to book in Renfrewshire CPD. Keep checking as we are adding more each week.
| Course ID | Start Date | Sector | Title |
| 75571 | 31/08/2021 | Early Years Primary |
Getting Started with Computing Science |
| 75688 | 02/09/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 1: Using OneDrive for Collaboration |
| 75689 | 09/09/2021 | All Sectors | Using Sway – basic principles |
| 75690 | 23/09/2021 | All Sectors | Sway in Practice |
| 75691 | 30/09/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 2: Getting to Know Teams |
| 75692 | 28/10/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 3: Using Teams and Class Notebook |
| 75693 | 25/11/2021 | All Sectors | Microsoft Basics 4: Using Sway and Forms |
Using Microsoft Translator
As we start the new session, I thought it would be useful to share some brief instructions on how to use Microsoft Translator to quickly translate Microsoft documents to support families. Translate can be used with the online Office products.
This video is available on our YouTube channel.
Happy Holidays!
Have a well-earned rest everyone. We will back in the new session to support with all things digital. Take care!
