Scottish council to launch digital learning academy after being awarded Apple status
A Scottish council will launch a digital learning academy after being recognised by global tech giant Apple for its “sector-leading” education technology project. Scottish Borders Council has been awarded Apple…
Education reform sees creation of two new bodies plus ‘independent’ inspectorate
Scotland’s education system is to be radically overhauled with the creation of two new national agencies and an ‘independent inspectorate’. Education Scotland and the Scottish Qualifications Authority are set to…
Lifetime skills in driving seat for green future
A new national strategy for economic transformation has vowed to put skills and education at the heart of moves to support green jobs of the future. The Scottish Government has…
New programme to equip Scotland’s non-tech college students with cyber skills
Scotland’s national skills agency has launched a new programme to equip college students on non-technology courses such as hairdressing or joinery with the knowledge they need to combat the rise…
Education Scotland partners with cybersecurity firm to help young learners stay safe online
Scotland’s national education agency is partnering with a leading cybersecurity firm to provide interactive learning and ‘demystify’ the subject for young people. Palo Alto Networks is working with Education Scotland…
New education mentorship programme to prepare next generation of tech talent
Scotland’s national digital skills academy has partnered with a Glasgow-based apprenticeship provider to equip more young people with the skills and confidence to move into tech jobs. Edinburgh-headquartered CodeClan and…
Scottish university launches ‘world’s first’ energy data management course
A Scottish University is launching the “world’s first” cross-sector energy data management course. Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen’s new online short programme is targeted at data managers within the…
Utilising dynamic digital content to energise primary school lessons
As the use of digital learning tools becomes further embedded in schools, in part thanks to Covid, Aberdeenshire primary teacher Jenny Alexander shares how she uses Discovery Education’s Espresso platform…
Youngsters to get chance to design their own ‘eco school’ for net zero skills challenge
One of Scotland’s longest-running science and engineering education initiatives has teamed up with a global engineering company to equip young people with the skills needed to tackle climate change. To…
Aberdeenshire youngsters prefer continuous assessment to exams, virtual meeting shows
Students would like to see exams scrapped in favour of continuous assessment, it emerged in a recent online meeting. A senior Aberdeenshire councillor urged pupils from across the region to…
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