Technologies
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At Danestone pupils have lots of opportunities to use technology to support and enhance learning. Across the curriculum learning is planned for to include the use of ICT through learning, teaching and assessment.
Pupils have access to a variety of learning platforms to provide support and challenge for all of our learners. Learning platforms predominantly used are Google Classroom, Sumdog, Education City, iHub and SeeSaw. ReadWrite Text Help is available to all our learners as a tool to support literacy across the curriculum.
If you require any support in using Google at home during home learning, please see our parent support guides below. If you require any login details or would like support in using technology at home, please email Mrs Duncan using the school email danestoneschool@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
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September 2021
Aberdeen Computing Collaborative Launch
This month pupils were invited to a very special launch of the Aberdeen Computing Collaborative at the brand new One Tech Hub. The Computing Collaborative is a partnership between Aberdeen City Council, NESCoL, Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen.
The group attended a practical computing science session to discover more about coding, robotics and artificial intelligence. The pupils learned how to use simple code structures to solve complex problems by programming a self driving Lego Mindstorm robot. They were able to code their way to navigate a maze, and got a taste of what it might be like to program cars of the future.
August 2021
Microbit Do Your Bit Challenge!
At the end of last term Primary 5 took part in a very exciting challenge. Through the post they received a special delivery of Microbits. Microbits are mini programmable computers that can be connected to your laptop. The Microbits can be coded and programmed to display pictures, share notifications, has a built-in motion sensor, can play music and can even communicate with other Microbits! Linking to the Virtual Microbit Classroom, pupils can try out different features, use their problem solving skills to create different codes, test their designs virtually before downloading it to their very own microbit.
Through the Do Your Bit Challenge, Primary 5 were tasked with designing a microbit code that helps to solve one of the Global Goals. Pupils could choose any of the 17 Global Goals from good health and wellbeing, life below water to climate action. The pupils in Primary 5 had a fantastic time discussing the Global Goals and trialling different code programmes and designs. Designs included Global Goal messages being shared, reminders about recycling at home and at school, positive messages to boost self esteem and fitness routine workouts.
Well done to all the great entries into the Do your Bit Challenge! To find out more and to give it a go yourself, go to https://classroom.microbit.org/ .
Where do WE go online?
Towards the end of term, P7 were learning about how to be respectful, kind and safe online. We took part in a class survey to find out where we go online and what we do.
How did our results match up to some of the other 8-11 year olds in the UK ? Follow the link below to find out!
The children also discussed the best ways to stay safe online. They designed posters with their 'Top Tips' for online safety. Here are just a few of them!
SeeSaw
We will be using SeeSaw to support your child to share learning with others and their class teacher. Your child can take pictures, draw pictures, make a video or add a voice message to their post.
As we will be encouraging active learning to reduce screen time, your child can use the app to document what learning is taking place at home. This will also be a good way of getting ideas from others and sharing the great things you are doing at home.
For details on how to link to your child's SeeSaw Learning Journal, please email the school to request further details.
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