‘If I were in charge of Scotland’s education agenda, I would integrate Abacus Maths and coding into every school curriculum,’ says online learning pioneer
Seeing ICT teacher numbers plummet across Scotland’s schools is an alarming development. Computing is not just another subject, it’s the digital backbone of the future. To equip our young people...
New college principal pledges to align education programme with Glasgow’s economic and environmental needs
The new principal of Glasgow Kelvin college has pledged to align its education programme with the economic and environmental needs of the city. Joanna Campbell, feted for her strong environmental...
Entrepreneurs bring creative approach to teaching in new education programme for Scottish schools
Entrepreneurs have been bringing a creative approach to Scottish classrooms – offering kids a new way of learning for future job roles. Charity Gen+ has tested its Industry Innovator programme...
We need ‘strategic interventions’ to arrest decline, says computing science teaching campaigner Toni Scullion
It is alarming to witness yet another significant drop of 28 computing science teachers this year, leaving us at a record low of just 550. This decline is particularly stark...
Computing studies ‘pushed to brink’ as new census data reveals teachers of the subject at record low in Scotland
Computing studies in Scottish schools is being ‘pushed to the brink’ as new census data revealed the number of teachers for the subject is at a record low. Official figures...
Tech partnership set to boost STEM education in Scotland
A partnership between Scotland’s digital tech trade body and a leading supplier will help support a group of students pursuing STEM careers. ScotlandIS and Telefónica Tech UK&I will work together on...
University of Glasgow unveils ‘virtual Lord Kelvin museum’
A virtual museum dedicated to electricity pioneer Lord Kelvin has been unveiled by the University of Glasgow to mark the bicentenary of his birth. The online experience is the latest...
South Lanarkshire primary school ‘blown away’ by laptops donation from local windfarm operator
A South Lanarkshire school has been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of a local windfarm operator which donated £6,500 towards a pupil laptop fund. Newfield Primary School has received a significant...
Edinburgh charts the path for a creative future
For a government funded programme that has come to an end, the future for the digital arts creatives it brought together looks bright. The curtain may have closed on Creative...
Digital learning platform available in every Scottish school prepares for global rollout with key hires
An innovative digital learning platform available in every Scottish school has added to its leadership team ahead of a global rollout. Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer,...
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