This document discusses the digital landscape of Scottish schools. It notes that Scotland has 1 country, 32 local authorities, 3,000 schools, 54,000 teachers and 750,000 students. It highlights that digital skills and literacy are increasingly important for students and discusses approaches to teaching these skills, including critical analysis of online information. The document advocates for innovative teaching methods that utilize digital tools and resources to improve learning outcomes.
The Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools - Napier University Keynote Presentation (January 2010)
1. The Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools Ollie Bray National Adviser Emerging Technologies in Learning Learning and Teaching Scotland www.ltscotland.org.uk
8. The Digital Landscape of Scottish Schools changing Ollie Bray National Adviser Emerging Technologies in Learning Learning and Teaching Scotland www.ltscotland.org.uk
58. Promote learning which is deep and sustained Equip young people with the skills they will need for tomorrow’s workforce Allow more choices and more chances to meet the needs of individual young people Enable young people to flourish in life and work beyond school. Ensure that assessment and certification support learning
61. Definition of texts “ A text is the medium through which ideas, experiences, opinions and information can be communicated. ” Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009
62. Definition of texts “ A text is the medium through which ideas, experiences, opinions and information can be communicated. ” Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009
63. Examples of texts (1) novels, short stories, plays, poems reference texts the spoken word charts, maps, graphs and timetables
64. Examples of texts (2) advertisements and promotional leaflets comics, newspapers and magazines CVs, letters and emails films, games and TV programmes labels, signs and posters
65. Examples of texts (3) recipes, manuals and instructions reports and reviews text messages, blogs and social networking sites web pages, catalogues and directories
72. Innovative teaching “ Registered teachers skillfully adopt and deploy a wide variety of innovative resources, including ICT and, where appropriate, the outdoor environment. ” GTCS Standard for Full Registation
73. Innovative teaching “ Registered teachers skillfully adopt and deploy a wide variety of innovative resources, including ICT and, where appropriate, the outdoor environment. ” GTCS Standard for Full Registation
101. Critical Literacy in the Digital Age “ To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my resources. ” Literacy Level 3
102. Critical Literacy in the Digital Age “ To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my resources. ” Literacy Level 3
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104. 'This article needs additional citation for verification' 'This article reads like an advertisement’ 'This article contradicts itself’ 'This article contradicts another article’ ‘The factual accuracy is disputed’
* They personally own 8 devices (including MP3 player, PC, TV, DVD player, mobile phone, stereo, games console, and digital camera) * They frequently conduct over 5 activities whilst watching TV * 25% of them agree that “I’d rather stay at home than go on a holiday with no internet or phone access” * A quarter of young people interviewed text or IM (instant message) friends they are physically with at the time * They have on average 123 friends on their social network spaces * And the first thing the majority of them do when they get home is turn on their PC
* A quarter of young people interviewed text or IM (instant message) friends they are physically with at the time123 friends
Maths/numeracy - how could this the effectively utilized for staff development in light of publication of experiences and outcomes
All very well to know about it, but how would you engage with it yourself?