Education recovery plan to build on ‘significant innovation’ during Covid
Plans to help the education system recover from the Covid pandemic and build on “significant innovation and growth” which took place during the public health crisis have been unveiled by…
Pupils to be offered online study support ahead of exams
Secondary school students in Scotland will be offered support, including online revision sessions, ahead of exams in 2022. In August, the Scottish Government confirmed that an exam diet will be…
Putting the fun back into learning with edtech and edutainment
Life is all about learning, no matter how young or old you are. If you close your eyes for a second and think back to your school years, it will…
Young people to lead the way on cutting carbon in Aberdeenshire schools
Education leaders in Aberdeenshire are to discuss the approach taken to reducing carbon emissions in the area’s schools this week. The council’s education and children’s services committee will also consider…
Argyll and Bute secondary becomes Scotland’s first ‘digital schoolhouse’
An Argyll and Bute secondary school has become Scotland’s first ever ‘digital schoolhouse’ as part of a global scheme to encourage the next generation of coding talent. Dunoon Grammar, together…
Scottish university introduces virtual reality learning
Students and academics are set to benefit from the introduction of cutting-edge extended reality technology at a Scottish university. Extended reality (XR) merges augmented and virtual reality technology to create…
‘Time is nearly up’ to save computing science in Scotland, teacher warns
Political leaders must act now to save computing science in Scotland, according to the teacher behind a hugely successful “gold mine” of lesson content for educators. Highland-based Darren Brown has…
Scottish council praised for ‘pioneering’ approach to attainment gap
South Ayrshire Council has made “fantastic progress” in recent years to close the attainment gap and challenge every young person to reach their full potential, according to a new report….
Universities collaborate to support youngsters into ‘positive destinations’
Universities in the north and north-east of Scotland have joined together for the first time in a unique project to support young people in the regions to move into higher…
New series launched for Scottish pupils after Covid boom in video learning
A leading digital education content provider has announced the launch of a primary school product in Scotland to meet the rise in demand for video learning as a result of…