Connected 21: contents

Viewpoint: Shonaig Macpherson

Shonaig Macpherson CBE, Chairman of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), calls for a closer match between education and the economy.

Upfront

News, events, competitions and resources for the classroom.

Journey of discovery

Juliet Robertson, a teacher at Cornhill Primary School in Aberdeen, has been awarded a prestigious Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship.

Not to be missed

With the education event of the year edging closer, Connected provides a guide to the Scottish Learning Festival sessions you won't want to miss.

What's in a game?

This spring saw Derek Robertson hit news desks across the world, as he launched LTS's groundbreaking study into the impact of a computer game on learning. Derek takes some time out to share his thoughts with Connected.

Putting Gaelic on the map

Inverness Gaelic School - ‘Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis’ - is Scotland's first purpose-built Gaelic medium primary school, which is a community hub and learning centre for Gaels.

Literacy rediscovered

In an unprecedented spirit of consultation, practitioners across Scotland are actively engaged in trialling materials that at once reflect current good practice and aim to refresh pedagogy to meet the needs of learners inhabiting a rapidly evolving world.

Literacy in action: Law Primary School

The pupil weblog at Law Primary School in East Lothian embraces the digital side of literacy. Stef Rankin reports.

Literacy does not begin and end in the English classroom

Susan McDade, Literacy Development Officer at LTS, returns from the National Literacy Conference with a wealth of success stories.

Your stepping stone

The Journey to Excellence website offers Scottish schools a stepping stone to a whole new world, says Elisabeth Ritchie.

Many clans

With pupils representing 32 nationalities from across the world, Dalry Primary in Edinburgh celebrates cultural diversity and the benefits it delivers for our young people. Nicola More pays a visit.

Citizens of today

Society has long since moved on from the old adage that ‘children should be seen and not heard’. Across Scotland, young people are getting out there and making a valuable contribution to society.

In our experience: PE is for life

Following the recent publication of the draft experiences and outcomes for health and wellbeing, Iain Stanger explains how Banchory Academy in Aberdeenshire is moving physical education forward.

A week in my shoes: Kate Graham

What does it take to be a careers adviser?

Stamina for one. And an ability to recognise and develop the strengths of each individual. Kate Graham, careers adviser at Aberdeen Grammar, provides an insight into her working week.