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P5 & P6 Digital Leaders Wanted!

A Digital Leader is a pupil who is part of a Digital Leaders Team within a school, whose role it is to support the use and to further the development of digital technologies in school.

Please note that this first round of applications for Digital Leaders is open to P5 & P6 pupils only.

These are some of the responsibilities that our pupils will have as part of the Digital Leaders team. These responsibilities will be shared out amongst all of the Digital Leaders.

  • Support the use of iPads and computers in school to support learning
  • Share your skills and expertise with other pupils, classes and teachers.
  • Assist teachers, staff and other pupils in understanding coding applications.
  • Set up equipment in classrooms for teachers.
  • Update and monitor areas of the school / class blogs.
  • Test and review new digital resources (websites, computer software, hardware or apps).
  • Give ideas to teachers about future development of technology.
  • Lead lunchtime or after school computing / iPad clubs.
  • Support teachers in using technology in the classroom.
  • Have a good understanding of how to stay safe with technology and share that knowledge with others.
  • Provide some technical support in school.
  • Attend occasional staff meetings to train staff.
  • Create how-to video help guides.
  • Attend occasional training sessions when they are arranged both in and out of school.

In order that they can perform the above roles, we will ensure that you have the relevant training and support to perform the role.

Are you interested?  Are you in P5 or P6?

Complete the application form, and return it to Mrs Dandie by Friday 29th March on paper or via the school email address wlsimpson-ps@westlothian.org.uk 

A digital copy of the form can be downloaded here:

SPS P5 & P6 Digital Leaders Application Form

 

Visit the video link below for more information:

Digital Leader Introduction

Screen Time Guide for Parents/Carers

There is growing concern about children being affected by overuse of consoles/devices and the impact of this upon sleep patterns, behaviour and mood.

Linked below is an information leaflet, produced by Internet Matters which offers information, guidance and strategies for parents to help them tackle this.

Internet_matters_Screen_Time_Guide