Computing Science Scotland
A group of Computing Science teachers in Scotland have come together to drive forward support for all Computing teachers in schools. Download the first online magazine and link to other excellent resources online.
Have Fun with Maths
This is a collection of resources for P5-S3 students, aimed at developing problem solving and mathematical thinking.
The resources focus on strategy games, and touch on applications of Mathematics to the context of transport systems. They contain a range of games and puzzles, explanatory videos, downloadable handouts, and a guide for teachers/educators.
All the material can be downloaded from: https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/school-of-mathematics/outreach/mathsweekscotland/have-fun-with-maths
Scotland’s School Data
Have you ever thought about rummaging through the publically available data on school education in Scotland? It is now available in a very digestible format with lots of easy to follow visualisations.
Here are some links that would be of interest to you…
Covid19 Early Learning Centres and Hubs
Vulnerable Children and Adult Protection
School Information Dashboard – Secondary
School Information Dashboard – Primary
NIF Interactive Evidence Report
School Information Dashboard – Special Schools
School Leaver Attainment and Destinations Dashboard
Parentzone Archive Information – Secondary Schools
Distance Learning Resources
Some teachers have been trawling the web for resources to use in and around the classroom, especially during the covid-19 period. The pedagogy around distance/remote, online and blended learning has most certainly developed over the past 6 months with more to come!
Lightning Strikes
It is amazing what pops up on news feeds when we have a weather event. There is a website that tracks lightning strikes in various parts of the world. I still need to look in more detail at how the data is gathered but this might be a good project for some of our learners. This week in Scotland, around the Edinburgh area, we experience thunder and lightning of an intensity that most have not seen in their lifetime. The heavy rain that came alongside the storm caused extensive flooding and sadly, some lives were lost. Perhaps another sign of the climate challenge?
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