http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett Learning and Teaching Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and support of the Scottish curriculum. LT Scotland work in partnership with the Scottish Executive and education authorities to take forward the national education improvement agenda. Their aim is a world-class curriculum for Scotland. In this podcast we will be highlighting seminars from SETT 2006 - the Scottish Learning Festival. en-gb (c) Learning and Teaching Scotland podcast@ltscotland.org.uk podcast@ltscotland.org.uk Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:15:20 GMT LT Scotland Tridion http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/graphics/ltscotland-itunes.jpg http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/ Learning and Teaching Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and support of the Scottish curriculum. LT Scotland work in partnership with the Scottish Executive and education authorities to take forward the national education improvement agenda. Their aim is a world-class curriculum for Scotland. In this podcast we will be highlighting seminars from SETT 2006 - the Scottish Learning Festival. Learning and Teaching Scotland no Seminars from SETT 2006 - the Scottish Learning Festival (www.settshow.com) Learning and Teaching Scotland podcast@ltscotland.org.uk Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:56:41 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thepowerfuleffectsofteachingthinkingexplicitlyasaskill.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thepowerfuleffectsofteachingthinkingexplicitlyasaskill.asp Thirty years experience with the direct teaching of thinking as a skill all around the world. Teaching thinking as a subject increases the performance in every other subject between thirty and one hundred percent. Teaching thinking increases five fold the employment rate of unemployed youngsters. Teaching Thinking reduces criminality among violent youngsters by ninety percent. Teaching Thinking cuts corporate costs by millions of pounds. An understanding of the human brain as a self organising information systems leads to design of specific thinking tools; for perception, for creative thinking (lateral thinking) and for exploiting a subject. Traditional thinking is based on analysis and judgement. This is excellent but not enough. For the first time in history we can use creativity deliberately. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:56:41 GMT 1:05:00 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/turninggoodteachersintogreatleaders.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/turninggoodteachersintogreatleaders.asp Everyone agrees that leadership in a school contributes greatly to producing high student outcomes. School leadership can come from the administration, teaching staff or both. While much is known about administrative leadership and how to develop it, less is known about teacher leadership. Few school authorities attempt to systemically identify and nurture teacher leaders. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:08:43 GMT 56:06 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ministerialaddressandeverythingismiscellaneous.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ministerialaddressandeverythingismiscellaneous.asp Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:25:08 GMT 46:53 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/successandsustainability.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/successandsustainability.asp Few of the efforts and effects of leadership succeed in being sustainable. Heroic or charismatic leaders can achieve short-term success, but it rarely survives beyond their departure. Micromanagers can lift performance, but this quickly fades once the leader is no longer breathing down people's necks. Like sustainable development, sustainable leadership is an imperative in today's educational and social world. There must be leadership that really can foster long term school improvement and ensure lasting success. The questions are – what does it look like and how can it be implemented in education? Drawing on long term studies of educational change over 30 years, and his co-authored book, Sustainable Leadership, Andy Hargreaves addresses what kinds and patterns of leadership make improvement sustainable in ways that matter, spread and last. Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:09:39 GMT 1:14:54 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/nationalcontentpartnerships2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/nationalcontentpartnerships2.asp This joint presentation, with Michael Anderson of the National Library of Scotland and Paddy Patterson of Learning and Teaching Scotland, will look at how holders of national cultural collections can work with LT Scotland to provide wider access to their material through Glow (formerly SSDN). Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:33:57 GMT 38:27 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/emotionalhealthonline2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/emotionalhealthonline2.asp Discussion about the new and ambitious emotional health website for levels A- D aims to provide direction and support for teaching and learning. The site allows children to take a trip in the park where they meet a variety of people and situations which test their feelings and gives them feedback on the actions they choose. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:04:48 GMT 41:36 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ssdntechnicalupdate.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ssdntechnicalupdate.asp As Scottish local authorities engage with the Glow, there are a range of technical issues which will require to be taken account of. This seminar will add to the technical briefings which have been offered to local authority technical staff during the preceding months. The actual content will be focused on the tasks that need to facilitate access for users who are communication with the Intranet service from within the local authority network. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:14:57 GMT 52:21 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/crosscontinentalcrosscuttingthemes.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/crosscontinentalcrosscuttingthemes.asp Curriculum Review isn’t just happening in Scotland – in this seminar you can find out what is happening in Australia, and compare and contrast with the ongoing process of reflection and engagement in Scotland. The seminar will offer a view of experience from Victoria, where new Essential Learning Standards are being introduced, within a coherent framework which also addresses the integration of pedagogy, assessment and reporting and compare that with Scotland’s experience in developing new learning outcomes under A Curriculum for Excellence. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:12:33 GMT 39:37 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/cooperativelearningcreatingacurriculumforexcellence.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/cooperativelearningcreatingacurriculumforexcellence.asp Enabling all pupils to become ‘Successful Learners’, ‘Confident Individuals’, ‘Effective Contributors’ and Responsible Citizens’ is unlikely to be achieved by adding new initiatives into an already overcrowded curriculum. Rather, the ways in which teachers teach and pupils learn need to be radically transformed so that the learning environment supports and promotes these outcomes. Durham District School Board, Ontario, Canada embarked on their Co-operative Learning journey in 1988, revolutionising learning and teaching and the culture of the entire school district. Their work received international recognition in 1996, when they were awarded the prestigious Bertelsmann Award for School Innovation. North Lanarkshire is now four years into their own journey, adopting the Durham model of training all teachers, managers and support staff in the techniques and strategies of Co-operative Learning. To date, some 2000 members of staff from across all sectors and stages have been trained in the techniques via Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring ‘Academies’ and courses continue to be oversubscribed. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:09:48 GMT 46:29 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/betterbehaviourbetterlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/betterbehaviourbetterlearning.asp An award-winning school presents how it met the Better Behaviour – Better Learning agenda by tackling indiscipline and truancy or other unauthorised absence, and working with staff and pupils to create a positive climate where pupils are respected and respect others. It covers: cross-curricular planning, using a virtual learning environment and global Issues and communication. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:07:59 GMT 49:59 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringenquiringminds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringenquiringminds.asp This interactive seminar illustrates the achievements of pupils and teachers within Jordanhill School’s Inspiring Enquiring Minds project. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:05:38 GMT 44:05 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theassessmentisforlearningschool.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theassessmentisforlearningschool.asp The seminar will explore the impact being made currently in schools across Scotland by the Assessment Is for Learning Programme, ‘the quiet revolution in Scottish education’, in the words of the Education Minister. The Assessment is for Learning Programme began in Scotland in 2002, and there is a commitment to ensure all schools are part of the programme by 2007, to ensure that assessment supports learning on a truly national basis. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:03:59 GMT 46:56 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/classroomsofthefuturetakinglearningoutdoors.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/classroomsofthefuturetakinglearningoutdoors.asp Presentation of some of the key findings from the Outdoor Connections research and its implications in delivering A Curriculum for Excellence. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:59:55 GMT 43:04 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/dialmforlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/dialmforlearning.asp In 2001 the M-learning project was launched. This was a pan-European project with a multi-million Euro budget. The three countries which took m-learning forward were Britain, Sweden and Italy. The target audience for the project was young adults who were at risk of social exclusion. They were people not involved in education, training or employment. Many were disaffected learners who had not succeeded at school. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:58:50 GMT 41:52 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ssdnwhatfuturedoesithold.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ssdnwhatfuturedoesithold.asp Glow goes live in 2007. This discussion session will examine the positive changes for teachers and students through the availability of enhanced resources and tools to help communicate and share ideas with each other, making lessons more exciting for all. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:56:52 GMT 47:27 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingthepersonallearningplanningprocessareality.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingthepersonallearningplanningprocessareality.asp This seminar will look at the integration of formative assessment and personal learning planning processes into the teaching and learning methodologies utilised in English and maths classes. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:55:27 GMT 54:39 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/infantscancommunicate2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/infantscancommunicate2.asp A project to develop communication skills, between Infants in Argyll Schools, utilising a variety of tools, ranging from telephone, digital photography and video, to Kidspiration, travelling bears and latterly Blog. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:48:55 GMT 41:12 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/parentalinvolvement.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/parentalinvolvement.asp The Parental Involvement Bill is expected to become an Act in Summer of 2006. Following this there will be a transition year where Local Authorities, Schools and Parents will be working together to look at how parents can become increasingly involved in supporting their children’s learning at home and in partnership with the School. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:47:44 GMT 44:57 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/scottishschoolsdigitalnetwork.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/scottishschoolsdigitalnetwork.asp Introducing learning professionals to the tools and professional development opportunities which will be available to Scottish schools. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:40:46 GMT 33:17 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/unlockingcreativity.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/unlockingcreativity.asp The seminar will build on the work done by Tapestry in promoting creativity in learning. It will explore the concept of creativity, will suggest ways in which it can be 'taught' and will suggest that A Curriculum for Excellence has now given permission for teachers to look for creative solutions to problems of underachievement. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:37:26 GMT 44:50 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/learningandthebrain.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/learningandthebrain.asp We need to better understand how the brain processes information, and how learning mechanisms develop over the individual’s lifecycle. Bruno’s project has pursued various goals since its launch in 1999. One is to synthesise existing and emerging finding from cognitive and brain science. A second is to achieve collaboration between brain and learning scientists through live and electronic fora. Another is to stimulate the exchange and application of knowledge. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:36:18 GMT 48:47 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringleadership.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringleadership.asp This session will explore some of the current developments in leadership thinking, specifically those emanating from such key thinkers as Robert Greenleaf, Ron Heifetz and Howard Gardiner. The session will look at the relevance of these approaches to leading and learning within the educational context, and will then move on to explore what this means in personal and professional development terms for educationalists. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:34:57 GMT 43:27 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/assessmentisforlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/assessmentisforlearning.asp Assessment for Learning (formative assessment) has, according to the independent evaluation by the University of London, Institute of Education, had an impact in Scottish classrooms: ‘Teachers were enthusiastic, well motivated, reported changes in their understanding of formative assessment and their pedagogical and assessment practices. They reported that the project had made a substantial contribution to their personal and professional development.’ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:33:27 GMT 42:07 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/motivationwithinacurriculumforexcellence.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/motivationwithinacurriculumforexcellence.asp Adults working with young (or older) people, often seek ways to understand the key to motivating people, especially when the odds are stacked against them and when set-backs can all too easily create a sense of hopelessness and undermine success. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:32:05 GMT 41:41 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/benchmarkingscottisheducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/benchmarkingscottisheducation.asp The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is the international survey of 15 year olds’ attainment in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy. Scotland has one of the best education systems in the world. In the last PISA study in 2003, which involved 41 of the most developed nations in the world, for each domain (reading, mathematics and science); Scotland performed in the top third of nations. Andreas will provide an analysis of Scotland’s performance in PISA 2003, comparing us against other high performing nations (our priority benchmarking countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and Canada), highlighting factors which may contribute to high performance. A number of international good practice workshops, on Scotland’s priority themes, have been organised with Scotland’s benchmarking countries to complement this session. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:30:29 GMT 47:08 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/newapproachestoengaginglearners.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/newapproachestoengaginglearners.asp Frank Pignatelli will discuss how learndirect scotland has seen significant success in engaging many thousands of disaffected and disillusioned learners. He will describe the theoretic framework within which this work has been done and will offer examples of the approaches which have led to this success. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:28:34 GMT 43:00 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theleadingoflearningthroughtheschoollibrary.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theleadingoflearningthroughtheschoollibrary.asp This seminar will present current research on the development of the school library as a dynamic agent of learning in information age schools. Current research related to information literacy, information technology, and reading will be explored, as well as effective dynamics of learning through school libraries. It will draw on three research studies undertaken by the speaker that has involved 20,000 students and 1,200 classroom teachers in Ohio, Delaware and New Jersey. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:24:54 GMT 51:34 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/banthosedinosaurunitsimplementingindependentresearch.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/banthosedinosaurunitsimplementingindependentresearch.asp "Those Dinosaur Units" refers to many meaningless forms of library research assignments or projects; the result of which is copying or outright plagiarism, and low levels of development of knowledge and understanding. In today’s complex and conflicting information landscape, how do you move from low-level learning activities and replace them with exciting learning experiences that enable students to build new knowledge and real understanding? This seminar focuses on the dynamics of Guided Inquiry as an approach to meaningful learning though independent research. It will provide strategies, examples, and case studies of some effective approaches. This program is for school librarians and classroom teachers who want to learn and work together to bring about the best learning opportunities for students in information age schools through a guided inquiry framework. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:22:54 GMT 49:27 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/developinginformationskillsinsecondaryschools.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/developinginformationskillsinsecondaryschools.asp This seminar will share North Lanarkshire’s experience in developing information skills in secondary schools supported by the Information Handling Skills course developed by SLIC, learndirect Scotland and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. Information Handling Skills was developed by the Scottish Further Education Unit and eCom Scotland on behalf of the partners. The course consists of 23 learning bites to support post 16 year olds develop a range of skills in using and retrieving information, including planning, searching and evaluation. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:21:25 GMT 44:45 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/informationliteracyandthecurriculuminnorthayrshire.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/informationliteracyandthecurriculuminnorthayrshire.asp As a result of the successful evaluation of the Primary School Library Project and based on practice developed during the pilot phase of the North Ayrshire Information Literacy Toolkit, information literacy is now a feature of the curriculum in North Ayrshire primary schools. This seminar will examine the background to the development of Information Literacy Toolkit, provide an overview of the resources contained within it, and provide interesting case studies of the way in which the programme has been developed within schools. Information Literacy in the primary curriculum will be presented as a feature of all aspects of the curriculum, including ICT, reader development and the development of successful, confident learners. The toolkit has also been piloted within two secondary schools and discussion will take place as to the usefulness of the toolkit at this level and its possible extension to support learning within S1 and S2. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:19:46 GMT 42:26 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/Makinglearningfun.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/Makinglearningfun.asp Having already excelled in her teacher training Susan Ward arrived at Juniper Green Primary School with many new ideas and a range of excellent skills in learning and teaching. Susan has a great empathy for young children and has created a classroom where each child knows that they are known and cared for as an individual. This is shown not only by the compassion shown by Susan but by the way in which she has encouraged her class to support and ‘build-up’ each other. This has been done in a variety of ways from a Build-up Wall where children record the nice things they have done for each other to the use of My Whiskers, A cuddly bunny who is there for any child who needs a hug. Susan is at the fore front of a personal learning planning pilot within the cluster where she is helping children develop greater awareness of their own learning. Susan is described as an exceptional asset to the school. On one memorable occasion Susan’s class were finishing some personal and social development work on feelings and emotions by singing and dancing to a version of James Brown’s ‘I feel good’. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:10:43 GMT 42:04 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/collaborationinanonlineenvironment.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/collaborationinanonlineenvironment.asp This presentation looks at general trends in the use of technologies in learning environments and shows how collaboration in learning is key. It focuses on how on-line learning is changing to become much more participative than receptive - collaborative rather than content-based - and how the Internet can maximize opportunities for Education to groups previously excluded. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:08:03 GMT 41:54 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/closingtheopportunitygapineducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/closingtheopportunitygapineducation.asp Raising attainment of the lowest performing pupils is a key priority for the Scottish education system. This seminar will focus on comparing and discussing approaches to raising attainment levels of the bottom 20% of achievers from Scotland and Finland. Current approaches in Scotland include raising ambition and strengthening leadership throughout the education system, giving professional freedom to teachers to tailor learning to the needs of individual young people, reviewing curriculum and improving assessment and qualifications framework to provide greater choice and opportunity for all pupils, promoting parental involvement and improving support for learning for young people in challenging circumstances and using data effectively to target problems locally. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:06:31 GMT 45:58 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/aspirationtoinspiration.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/aspirationtoinspiration.asp This seminar will explore the part that ICT plays in evolving a school’s culture. Touching briefly on the factors that led to Jordanhill School’s ICT in Practice Award we will examine the challenges facing local authorities, head teachers and teachers is responding to the promise of SSDN and positioning their schools and children to deliver A Curriculum for Excellence. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:52:22 GMT 42:19 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/schoolsofambition2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/schoolsofambition2.asp The Schools of Ambition programme is backing ideas from schools that will help them transform the experience of their pupils. Schools of Ambition are taking on new challenges and generating an ethos of ambition and opportunity in the life of the school. Two of the schools involved in the programme, St Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire (Wednesday) and Hawick High School, Scottish Borders (Thursday) will share their plans for transformation and reflect on their experiences so far. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:45:10 GMT 44:46 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/engagingyoungpeopleinhealthpromotion.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/engagingyoungpeopleinhealthpromotion.asp Health promotion is a way of life at Raigmore Primary School. In 2005 P4 produced a DVD, Health Promotion A Way of Life, which they presented at seminars across Scotland. At Raigmore, parents, pupils and staff are consulted on lunch menu’s, and are given advice on healthy snacks and packed lunches. The school are proud to have their own garden where produce is grown, harvested, cooked and eaten at special lunchtimes. The tuck shop has changed its ways by selling only fruit, water and fruit juice and all P1 and P2 pupils receive free fruit 3 times a week. As well as all of this playground games are well resourced and structured and the Nursery has its own outdoor play area, very important considering that many live in upstairs flats. The school funds a Childrens Service Worker, who supports vulnerable children and families. In Raigmore, Health Promotion is not just an initiative it truly is a healthy sustainable way of life. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:43:56 GMT 36:52 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/maximisingthepotentialofict.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/maximisingthepotentialofict.asp The Primary 7 pupils at Hillhead Primary School have been using ICT to produce news reports on events in the school and the community. Pupils collect news reports on school and local events; they write a news script then videotape the report with a green background. By keying the software to the background colour they can make it transparent so that any picture they overlay will show through. Using this they are able to transport themselves to The North Pole for Christmas or The Eiffel tower when talking about the P6 French day. The pupils ICT skills are enhanced by working with video through using the camera, blue screen and Adobe Elements they are able to create very impressive news reports. The strength of this project lies in its innovative use of ICT, its inclusive nature and the ownership it gives pupils in their learning. It also increases their interests in the school and the wider community, developing strong citizenship skills for the future. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:42:31 GMT 31:39 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/acurriculumforexcellencetheroleoftheteacher.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/acurriculumforexcellencetheroleoftheteacher.asp Developing and implementing A Curriculum for Excellence depends on us all building the capacity of our education system. This education system must be inclusive, must create and sustain cultures of learning, must offer accountability which is challenging but supportive, and must resist easy solutions. We will need to build the capacity of every school to be inclusive, to make creative use of a range of curriculum organisers, to draw on a range of teaching and assessment methodologies, to value a broad range of achievement and to work with a range of partners. Teachers will develop their capacities to work in a range of contexts, to be critical and reflective, and to create and sustain cultures of learning within and outwith the classroom. In so doing they will be promoting high standards of achievement across all four purposes of education. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:38:45 GMT 45:40 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/bbcjamforprimaryagedchildren.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/bbcjamforprimaryagedchildren.asp BBC Jam is a new learning service for 5 to 16 year olds, designed to inspire them to explore, learn and create. It offers all learners in the UK an interactive broadband learning experience putting them in charge of what, when, where and how they want to learn. This innovative service has been created for 21st century learners – with them, for them and for their world. All the activities have been created in conjunction with learners themselves and a vibrant cross-section of the educational community. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:30:26 GMT 45:05 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/yourschoolsownradiostation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/yourschoolsownradiostation.asp Radiowaves is a BETT award wining initiative which allows schools to set up their own radio stations in a safe web based environment. The software is easy to use and the web site itself provides a secure environment for pupils to be creative in the use of radio. The basis of the Radiowaves programme is the use of professional quality but reasonable priced MP3 recording equipment to make programmes on a huge range of topics, edit them in school and then upload them to the Radiowaves site where they can be listened to across the cluster and even by auntie in Australia! Radiowaves is already active in several countries out with the UK. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:03:51 GMT 41:56 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/toblogornottoblog2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/toblogornottoblog2.asp Woodhill Primary School, in conjunction with LTScotland, set up a podcasting/weblogging project with the aim of enhancing learning and teaching and raising attainment across various curricular areas. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:57:43 GMT 37:41 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/web2orwhatwasweb1.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/web2orwhatwasweb1.asp Description Ewan McIntosh introduces the tools of Web 2.0, including weblogs, podcasting, wikis and photo sharing, as education enters an exciting age of publishing for all. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:55:52 GMT 40:59 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/sharinggoodpracticeinpromotingpositivebehaviourprimary.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/sharinggoodpracticeinpromotingpositivebehaviourprimary.asp School indiscipline remains a constant feature in the media; however, it is the low level disruptive nature of behavioural issues that teachers identify as a constant source of stress and frustration. This seminar will examine, in detail, initiatives that have been used and developed in Scottish schools to support teachers in managing low level disruptive behaviour within their classroom and the wider school environment. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:53:33 GMT 47:44 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityearlyyears.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityearlyyears.asp A Curriculum for Excellence reinforces the emphasis on playful learning so that young children will have continuity of experience from pre-school to primary. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:51:16 GMT 45:31 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/intouchwithlearning2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/intouchwithlearning2.asp One of the most instinctive ways young children learn is through their senses. A touch screen plasma encourages ‘hands on’ exploration in a new and fun way. Instead of using a computer mouse, the children make things happen by touching the screen. They can draw or write directly onto the screen using their fingers. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:48:56 GMT 43:25 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/comparedanishandscottishapproaches.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/comparedanishandscottishapproaches.asp There is increasing interest in the role of the arts and culture in learning and teaching in the early years. While aesthetic and expressive development already forms a key element in the curriculum, there is increasing awareness of the role culture can play in supporting learning across the curriculum. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:47:18 GMT 40:40 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/identifyingandsupportingchildrenwithadditionallearningneeds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/identifyingandsupportingchildrenwithadditionallearningneeds.asp As many pieces of recent research have claimed a huge increase in the number of children presenting with additional learning needs (at all levels of severity), practitioners have a huge responsibility both in identifying what is amiss and in preparing strategies to reduce the effects. This is not an easy thing to do but it is so important that steps are taken in the early years before the children’s self-esteem is harmed and learning, right across the board is impaired. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:40:21 GMT 46:31 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thefutureofnurseryandearlyyearseducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thefutureofnurseryandearlyyearseducation.asp This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all-round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:37:40 GMT 32:22 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityadditionalsupportneeds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityadditionalsupportneeds.asp Many educators and support staff involved in providing additional support needs have been working in accordance with the principles of A Curriculum for Excellence for some time. This seminar provides some practical examples of this. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:35:56 GMT 47:07 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/digitalcontentforssdn.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/digitalcontentforssdn.asp LT Scotland has commissioned a range of new content and tools for use in teaching and learning. This seminar will give you an advance preview of the exciting resources which will be made available through Glow. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:33:20 GMT 33:59 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/powerpointsings.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/powerpointsings.asp PowerPoint is sometimes used to the point of overkill in presentations but can be an underused tool for teaching and learning. This seminar encourages early years’ staff to explore the potential of PowerPoint to create animated stories and songs. It demonstrates a refinement of several years work in developing the potential of PowerPoint as a tool for learning and integrating ICT into the curriculum. The seminar will illustrate how creating interactive learning objects can be used to support children’s current interests in learning; develops ICT skills; promote collaboration and peer to peer learning. Children’s involvement ranges from choosing songs; creating musical accompaniments, talking or singing a ‘voice over’ and creating/selecting appropriate clip art. 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