Already learning loads at the #SATH Conference: Ben Walsh and the use of AI in the History classroom. #HistoryEducation #ScottishHistory #TeachingHistory
Already learning loads at the #SATH Conference: Ben Walsh and the use of AI in the History classroom. #HistoryEducation #ScottishHistory #TeachingHistory
And if youβd like to hear about a new educational resource which uses Prof Fosterβs research then sign-up for my workshop at the SATH Conference tomorrow!
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I'll be there too, flying the flag for @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social ποΈ
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Itβs the #SATH Conference this Saturday: 8th November. Some amazing speakers and workshops (including one on a new resource about the #StoneOfDestiny led by yours truly!). Great deals to be had for #StudentTeachers #HistoryNQTs and #ScottishHistoryTeachers www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sath-confe...
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There was good support for change across the system and a clear mandate from the OECD and other reviews . So a wasted opportunity, tbh. Elements of pusillanimous policy makers and entrenched interests impeding reform
NEW: A timeline for Scottish education reform sets out βwhen and how teaching, learning and assessment will start to feel differentβ. tes.com/magazine/new...
Too many children in care are missing out on the advice and support they desperately need - yet Scotland has an opportunity to lead the way, says Kenny Graham of the Scottish Children's Services Coalition www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Good afternoon BlueSky π
Libraries are not just valuable educational resources, they are where voters get election info and serve as a polling places.
Libraries is where a voter without a printer can get forms to vote by mail. They are essential to democracy.
www.ala.org/advocacy/vot...
TODAY - Celebrate World Refugee Day!
JOIN US!π
ποΈ Today, Sat 21 June
π Assemble Barrowland Park, 12noon
π Buses organised from #Edinburgh #Dundee #Perth #Aberdeen - book at linktr.ee/sutrscot
π₯March and rally followed by free #WeAllBelong music carnival in The Old Fruitmarket πͺ
Me too!
Image shows the square outside Perth museum with the corner of the museum visible. There is a banner on the museum wall advertising the Stone of Destiny. It says βThe Home of Destinyβ.
Lovely day for a school visit. Might drop in and visit my favourite block of old red sandstone while Iβm hereβ¦
Student teachers: donβt forget to make the most of whole-school experiences whilst youβre on placement. Staff meetings, in-service days, inter-disciplinary projects etc. are all great opportunities to build positive relationships across the school.
Image shows an umbrella on its side on an outdoor table. The umbrella is shading a laptop and a pint-glass of juice. A dog lead is attached to the table and appears to be attached to the umbrella handle, in order to secure it to the table.
Itβs amazing what you can do with a broken umbrella and a dog lead! ππͺπ»
Throughout my career Iβve always dipped-in to @suecowley.bsky.social βs excellent books. Her modelled scenarios are always realistic and simple to apply. I highly recommend this webinar.
The dog has sensibly moved to the shade now.
When the chief lawnmower is away thereβs only one thing for itβ¦ πͺπ» Shame my furry assistant canβt help pick up the cuttings!
This looks like a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with #FormativeAssessment (and to refresh the knowledge of those of us longer in the tooth!) #DylanWiliam #AifL
www.ssatuk.co.uk/event/efa-wi...
As you approach the end of your spring placements, take the chance to have some fun (and take some risks) with your classes. With the support of your department, experiment with activities, tasks and resources. Find a way to get out of the classroom and explore yours and their boundaries.
And now Iβm very sad.
Its a big day that could change lives. #TransRightsAreHumanRights www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute π₯
An extraordinary session of the Education Committee, focused on the continuing controversy over Higher History marking, has sparked fresh and difficult questions for the SQA
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487723...