Workshop : Michelle Brodie (Class Teacher), Forfar Academy Pupils and Wispa will share their digital journey to create Games Design classes within the computing and technology department, barriers faced/overcome and future plans with Esports. The children will showcase how these classes have helped them to progress and the future opportunities available to them, thanks to Mrs Brodie.

Workshop : Nicki McInnes (Class Teacher) and Isla Primary Pupils will share their digital journey from no devices/network connectivity to submitting their Digital Schools Award 2023. They will discuss top tips and easy ways to embed digital technologies throughout the curriculum. 

Kerry Perry (Principal Teacher) from Monifieth High School will share her experience of the validation process  which led to their Digital Schools Award.

Workshop : Karen-Ruth Phillips (Class Teacher) and Southmuir Primary Pupils will share their experiences completing a Digital Xtra Fund application, creating a Code Club (formally Girls' STEM Club) and how they continue to use the digital resources purchased to enhance learning and teaching within their school.

Workshop : Shaun McBride, Class Teacher and Digital Leader at Our Lady's RC PS in Dundee will be sharing how their school developed their digital practice and used micro:bits along with other resources to develop computing science at all stages. 

Workshop : Graeme Robertson ,(Teacher, Digital & STEM Leader) from Dens Road PS in Dundee will be sharing how their school changed their approach to digital learning, developed flexible spaces and more on their journey to the Digital Schools Award and beyond.

Workshop: Alan MacDonald, Teacher and Digital Leader at Rowantree PS in Dundee will discuss the implementation and progression of digital technology following their investment to provide a 1:1 roll out at senior level for all learners. This input will also provide insight into how the school has tackled inclusion, equity and the implementation of differentiated learning through digital technology. 

Workshop: Jo Bell, Head Teacher and Class Teacher Lianne Liang from Inchture Primary School – How the ‘Everyone Can Create’ curriculum supports development of staff and pupil skills. 

Workshop: Marie O'Brien, Principal Teacher from Blair Atholl and  Logierait will show how 1:1 iPads are used in a rural setting. In particular how they use Microsoft OneNote across the school.

Workshop: Darren Grant, Class Teacher from Milnathort Primary School will  display how Digital Leaders support the school, including live Micro:bit demonstration by learners. 

Glow Workshop and Stall: Members of the National Glow Team from Education Scotland will be on site to speak to practioners and hear their thoughts on Glow at their stall as well as running a hands on workshop. 

Workshop: Kirsty McFaul, Senior Education Officer at Education Scotland will lead a round table discussion based on their new paper, Teacher Digital Literacy Framework. This document outlines the digital literacy skills, knowledge and understanding a teacher requires to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all children and young people and your voice is key in developing it.

Workshop: Christina Moir, a Lecturer in Computing, will be leading an interactive workshop titled 'Exploring Digital Literacy: Tools and Skills Used within Higher Education, with a Focus on Computer Science.' In this session, you'll gain valuable insights into the essential tools and skills needed and used in higher education, particularly within the field of Computer Science 

Workshop and Stall : Kevin Reid. Early Years and Primary Education Manager will be hosting a workshop on unplugged computational thinking. “Simplifying Computing Science: Unplugged & Sphero indi” is perfect for those looking to develop computing science with younger learners or embed understanding of processes which support learning in technologies. 

Workshop: Dr Lorna Gibson, Lead for Professional Development at micro:bit will be leading a hands on workshop to support practitioners in making best use of these resources, provided to all schools via Scottish Government and national offers, to develop Computing Science. 

Stall: Laura Green, Scholar Support Officer will be running a space in our connected community space where you can discuss Scholar.  This is a free resource available to all secondary school staff and learners in Tayside.

Stall: Tablet Academy Scotland offer a wider range of free and paid for support across all platforms  used in Tayside schools. They will have a stall for you to get support and find out more about what they can offer. 

Stall : Ian Stewart, STEM Nation Development Officer with Education Scotland is going to join TRIC DigiFest 2.3 to share how the STEM team can support your schoool and learners.

Stall: Young STEM Leader Leads in Tayside, Angela Barclay and Jayne Mays will be on hand to discuss how this scheme may support your learners in developing their STEM knowledge and leadership  skills.

Stall: Dave Keenan, TRIC Virtual Campus Co-ordinator will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss the options for learners across Tayside to engage and learn with the Tayside Virtual Campus. Dave will also be showcasing the Open Tay Learning site which contains resources for those working with N1-3 learners.

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