ICT Staff Tutors

For decades, modern language departments have found penpals for their pupils, and linked to European schools to help develop language and an appreciation of the culture in the country where that language is spoken. It’s not only in language learning, however, that these links can benefit. Every subject (or topic area) can benefit from [...]

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A group of educationalists from Singapore visited Dundee this week to observe how we are using Glow to enhance learning and teaching in our schools.  
The day began with an introduction to Glow at EDS and a tour of the role based sites.  They thoroughly enjoyed the brain training games within the National ‘Glow Games’ [...]

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Dr. Mel Gibsonheld an inspiring and thought provoking session on graphic novels at this years NILE conference in Edinburgh last Thursday. She has worked as a public librarian, and became interested in using graphic novels to get non-readers and troubled kids interested in reading. She has written an excellent resources for Learning Teaching Scotland on graphic novels in [...]

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I have been awarded a place on an Arion International Education study visit to Norway. The course will demonstrate strategies for teaching through networking in cooperation with schools, Universities, Colleges and other outside agencies.
We will be looking at learning networks to assist active learning of pupils and CPD on digital didactics of teachers.
The participants [...]

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Making videos with pupils is a powerful and motivating tool for increasing understanding and knowledge. You could video your French cafe or interview visitors to class and then share the results with other pupils, parents or other schools through Glow. Many of us feel we lack the knowledge and skills to do this effectively. This website, [...]

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