Glow Scotland

December 5th, 2011

Panda-monium as Sweetie and Sunshine land in Edinburgh

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 : Categories Curriculum for Excellence, Early Years, Events, Glow, Learner Resources, Literacy, Pupils

Our Glow TV team had an unusually early start to their Sunday as they braved the cold and snow and made their way to Edinburgh zoo for the arrival of two very special black and white guests. Known as Tian Tian and Yang Guang, or ‘Sweetie’ and ‘Sunshine’ the Pandas arrived just after lunchtime on Sunday 4th December to an excited throng of flag-waving well-wishers and a tartan-clad pipe band playing ‘Scotland the Brave’.

The pandas’ arrival marks the start of a ten year stay at Edinburgh Zoo, which many people hope will result in a baby panda. Baby or not, the new residents are sure to bring the zoo many new visitors, keen to catch a glimpse of these endangered bears. They arrived at Edinburgh airport, having made the 12 hour journey from China in a special ‘panda express’ Fed Ex plane with panda livery and a crew dressed in kilts.

Our Glow TV team of junior reporters, Callan, Cammy, Daniel, Emma and Evan, were at the zoo’s Education centre all morning, making Chinese lanterns and watching a panda presentation as well as capturing interviews with zoo staff. They, and lots of other children were then given special black and white jackets and hats and Scottish, British and Chinese flags to wave, before making their way down the hill to welcome the pandas from the airport.

The panda reporters did, of course, capture lots and lots of footage of the arrival excitement for Glow users and this week sees Glow TV turn into ‘Pandamonium’ as we bring you as much panda-related content as we can. Pam Currie from the Glow team will kick this all off on Tuesday at 2:30pm as she gives viewers a taste of what’s to come and provides sneaky early details of an exciting panda competition we will be launching. After that, on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am, Pam is joined in the TV studio in Glasgow by Louise and Melissa from the Daily What News, our Glow news service for schools. They will share panda facts, discuss the related news articles and resources, and give more details and tips on the competition to win ‘Pandaphernalia’, or ‘cute black and white panda stuff,’ if you are groaning at our panda puns by now!

Later on Wednesday, at 2:30 pm Glow TV viewers can watch our ‘Pandamentary’ which offers a truly behind-the-scenes look at all the zoo arrival excitement we captured on Sunday. Watch our intrepid panda reporters take part in fun panda activities and see the zoo keepers’ panda presentation from the Education centre. We even managed to grab a real scoop, when our reporters were relaxing with a hot drink in the cafe, only to see Yang Guang’s truck being reversed alongside us as the zoo staff prepared to unload him to his new home. As true reporters would do, they quickly grabbed their cameras and ran back out to the cold to try to get some sneaky footage of Yang Guang in the back of the truck.

‘Pandaphernalia’ competition details will be revealed in all of these Glow TV broadcasts this week and entries will run until December 16th. Tune in and find out how to enter. A good few black and white panda prizes to be had, including two cuddly panda toys, panda wristbands, panda rock, panda sweets, panda pens and a panda keyring, as well as some limited edition Glow TV t-shirts.

Education Scotland has set up a special ‘UK Pandas’ blog to celebrate the arrival of Sweetie and Sunshine and suggest CfE learning ideas as an inter-disciplianary resource. The blog also contains integrated links to the Chinese Embassy’s excellent ‘Panda Pals’ site, the Fed Ex blog that tracked the journey from China, the Edinburgh zoo homepage and a special Edinburgh Zoo panda site as well as videos and a host of other links.

December 8th, 2010

The Royal Society of Edinburgh Christmas Lecture – Reporting the World in an Age of Conflict – Live webcast

Katie Barrowman

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BBC Royal Society Christmas lectureThe Royal Society Christmas Lecture is being given this year by Allan Little. For over two decades, Allan Little has been reporting the changing shape of our world from “a seat in the front row of history”.

Join him live online as he describes some of the key moments from his career and answers your questions about what it is like to report the world in an age of conflict.

The lecture will be webcast live at 2.15 on the 10th December at http://www.royalsoced.org.uk/schools/xmas.htm For more details click here to log into Glow and download a PDF.

November 2nd, 2010

Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood – Building confidence and shaping vision

Katie Barrowman

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 : Categories Glow Meet, Health and Wellbeing

Glow Meet Wednesday 10th November 4 – 5pm.

Following on from the Relationships Sexual Health and Parenthood Learning Day held on 27th October at Stirling Management Centre, the Health and Wellbeing team are delighted to offer you the opportunity of this follow on Glow Meet. During the Glow Meet you will have the opportunity to consider emerging practice, share ideas about how to plan effectively and innovatively as well as asking any burning questions you may have and networking with colleagues. We hope you will be able to join us at the above time and look forward to meeting you then!

The Glow Meet will take place in the Relationships Sexual Health and Parenthood Glow Group – click here to visit.

October 19th, 2010

ZACHES & ZINNOBER: Fun and music for young learners of German

Katie Barrowman

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 : Categories Events, modern languages

Glow Video Broadcast with the Goethe Institut

Friday, 12 November 2010, 11.00 am

Registration: by 28 October – location on Glow to be confirmed.

Zaches & Zinnober are Chart Toppers when it comes to German children’s music. Armed with guitars, pianos, saxophones and percussion, they delight young and old alike with their incredible stories and funny songs.

In November 2010 the duo will be visiting Primary schools in Scotland. The concert on 12 November will be made available to all primary schools via Glow live video stream. Information on the link in Glow will be made available in advance of the broadcast. We shall also provide a test broadcast at various times leading up to the live broadcast to allow you to check that you will be able to connect to the live event.

The dates and times of the test broadcasts will be publicised to classes who register. Extensive support materials in order to prepare pupils for the event as well as make the most of the experience for further classroom work will be available by the end of September. The CD will include activities to introduce themes (i.e.: animals in the wild, pirates, food & drink) and vocabulary, links, worksheets and writing activities.

To order a CD with support materials and tasters of Zaches & Zinnober’s music please send a mail with your postal address to: jana.maslonka@glasgow.goethe.org

How to register for the video broadcast

Please contact our Language Department: language@glasgow.goethe.org

September 15th, 2010

Glow Live – Bringing the Scottish Learning Festival straight to your desktop!

Gail Cairns

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 : Categories Development, Events, Glow, Glow Groups, Glow Meet

Glow Live at SLF – Literacy Across Learning Primary
Wednesday 22nd September, 9.15-10.30am

Join us for the Literacy across Learning Primary seminar as it’s streamed live via Glow Meet! Ideal for all practitioners, this Glow meet will feature an introduction by one of the presenters, talking about the areas that will be covered in this seminar. Join our panel of experts before the seminar as they discuss various topics closely linked to Literacy across Learning.

Sign up for this Glow LIVE meet on Wednesday 22nd September at 9.15am and take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions throughout the seminar, which will be answered by the panel or the speakers at the end of the presentation.

With feedback from members of the live audience at the end of the seminar, this action-packed Glow meet is a must-see event.

For more information or to sign up for this seminar click here.

OR

Sign up for the Glow LIVE Meet here.

Glow Live at SLF – Enhancing Experiences for Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Mainstream Education: The Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Schools
Wednesday 22nd September, 3.30–4.45pm

Join us for this Glow LIVE Meet as Professor Aline-Wendy Dunlop’s seminar on Enhancing Experiences for Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Mainstream Education: The Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Schools – is streamed live via Glow Meet.

An event suitable for all practitioners this Glow meet will feature a discussion by a panel of experts on three areas closely linked to Autism before the seminar begins. This Glow LIVE meet on Wednesday 22nd September between 3.30–4.45pm welcomes questions throughout the seminar, which will be answered by the expert panel or the speakers at the end of the presentation.

Feedback from members of the live audience can also be seen at the end of this event!

For more information or to sign up for this seminar click here.

OR

Sign up for the Glow LIVE Meet here

Glow Live at SLF – The National Assessment Resource – Nuts and Bolts
Thursday 23rd September, 9.15-10.30am

Ideal for all practitioners this Glow meet will include an expert panel discussion on the various topics surrounding the National Assessment Resource – Nuts and Bolts seminar. Watch the seminar as it is streamed live via Glow meet on Thursday 23rd September between 9.15-10.30am.

Post your questions throughout the seminar and see the responses by our expert panel or seminar speakers at the end of the presentation. Hear from live members of the audience, as they give feedback on the National Assessment Resource seminar.

For more information or to sign up for this seminar click here.

OR
Sign up for the Glow LIVE Meet here.

Glow Live at SLF – Numeracy across Learning into Action in Secondary schools
Thursday 23rd September, 1.45–3.00pm

Join four teaching practitioners from Earlston HS via Glow Meet as their seminar on Numeracy across Learning into Action in Secondary schools is streamed live from the Scottish Learning Festival.

Watch the practitioners from Earlston showcasing their unique approach to promoting Numeracy amongst the staff in their school. This Glow meet is an ideal event for all practitioners and will include contributions from a specially selected expert panel.

Listen as our experts discuss three topics closely linked to Numeracy across Learning and ask your questions within the Glow meet. These will be answered by the speakers or the expert panel at the end of the presentation.

Watch members of the live audience as they give their feedback following the seminar. Join this Glow LIVE meet on Thursday 23rd September between 1.45–3pm.

For more information or to sign up for this seminar click here.

OR

Sign up to the Glow LIVE Meet here.

For more information on any of the Glow Live Meets visit the National SLF Extra Glow Group.

September 14th, 2010

Get involved with SLF Extra!

Gail Cairns

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 : Categories Events, Glow Groups, Glow Meet

The Scottish Learning Festival 2010 is just 8 days away! The National SLF Extra Glow group, has been launched to extend both the life and the reach of this year’s festival, delivering many of the highlights straight to your desktop via Glow.

Watch live streaming of the 2010 keynote speeches from the Clyde Auditorium, as well as live footage from four fantastic seminars via Glow meet. Sign up to the Glow meets and watch an expert panel discuss the seminars and answer your questions at the end of the session. Details of these Glow meets can be found in the Glow Live area of SLF Extra

SLF Extra keeps you up-to-date as our Glow reporters cover various areas of the festival and communicate regular feeds from bloggers, tweeters and budding photographers who will keep you updated through Flickr.

March 30th, 2010

Science on Glow and in the Media

J Jelly

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 : Categories Curriculum for Excellence, Events, Glow Groups, Glow Meet, Local authorities, National Groups, Pupils, Sciences

Have you noticed how many Glow events exploring science there have been recently? Scotland needs to nurture young scientists to ensure our country has a prosperous future – and Glow is doing its best to help. From Doctor Bunhead to the research scientists who took part in last week’s “Too Hot to Handle?” Space Glow Meet, to the Industrial Chemistry Glow Meet engineers, scientists and industrialists have been using Glow to reach our youngsters and share the excitement and rewards of science. There is a buzz about science at the moment. Television is also playing its part. Professor Brian Cox’s “Wonders of the Solar System” is inspiring young physicists. “Richard Hammond’s Invisible Worlds” sets the imagination alight. “Bang goes the Theory” is encouraging a new generation of Spoofbusters! Pupils can take part in school in live Glow Meets with real scientists and then get reinforcement at home on their TV sets. It will be interesting to see if there is more uptake in the sciences over the next few years as pupils with this sort of stimulus choose their career paths.

Our young people are already fantastic problem solvers. When the JANET link was down on 18^th March and the west of Scotland’s schools had no internet access, one school in Motherwell was able to access the Chemical Industry Glow Meet through a pupil’s laptop and mobile connection. Good thinking!

If you have missed any of the recent Glow Meet science events, or want to access presentations and other files associated with the Glow Meets, click on the hyperlinks in the paragraphs above, or go to the national Sciences Glow Group and explore it to see what’s coming next.

February 15th, 2010

Budding Comics Creators – Join the Metaphrog Glow Meet!

Katie Barrowman

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 : Categories Events, Expressive Arts, Glow Meet, Literacy

Metaphrog are comics creators Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers, best known for making the Louis series of comics.

For the first time, they are bringing their popular comics workshop to Glow!

Any classes from P5 – S4 are invited to join Metaphrog over Glow Meet at 1pm on Wednesday the 3rd of March. You’ll learn lots about creating characters and comics, and have the chance to create your own characters. They will also set you a comic-creating challenge, and you can come back for the follow-up Glow Meet later in the year and show us how you got on.

To join the Glow Meet, you’ll need a room with a computer with internet access, a projector and screen or interactive whiteboard, and speakers. Pupils will also need access to paper and drawing materials.

The Glow Meet and the sign-up sheet can be found in the Graphic Novels National Glow Group.

February 9th, 2010

Eric Booth to launch Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence Programme via Glow Meet!

Katie Barrowman

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The Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence is an online teaching and CPD resource community and programme of events aimed at teachers in Scotland interested in creative learning approaches to literature and literacy within Curriculum for Excellence.

Working with two practising teachers, Scottish Book Trust will develop a diverse range of online teaching and CPD resources, and an online community where teachers can benefit from:
• regular CPD resources and events
• best practice examples
• shared teaching resources
• interaction with like-minded colleagues

Teachers will be able to connect with Online Teacher in Residence through a dedicated web space or our national Glow Group.

Eric Booth will be hosting the online launch via a Glow Meet at 4pm on Thursday 25th February. In order to attend this event, teachers will need to sign up via the Online Teacher in Residence Glow Group before 24th February 2010.

Please sign up by clicking here.

The Online Teacher in Residence web space can be found by clicking here.

Further information can be found on the Scottish Book trust website by clicking here.

If your or colleagues have any additional questions, please email otir@scottishbooktrust.com

January 5th, 2010

Catherine Forde comes to Glow!

Katie Barrowman

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 : Categories Events, Glow Meet

This year’s Scottish Book Trust Writer in Residence is the award-winning teen fiction writer Catherine Forde.

Catherine will be available to answer all your questions about creative writing on Glow on the Third of February – time to be confirmed –

Click here to sign up to take part!

The event is suitable for secondary school pupils

Catherine Forde has been writing novels with teenagers as the central characters for over a decade. Most of her novels are contemporary and Glaswegian. In a previous life she taught English in secondary schools and colleges and edited dictionaries. Catherine likes to explore the relationship between teenagers and the adults in their lives, and her writing is colloquial and dialogue-driven. Recurring themes in her novels are the influence and impact of music on the individual, fitting in and fractured relationships.

Between now and March Catherine Forde will have a new writing task for learners on the first Monday of every month, and teacher’s notes on the task are also available. Watch Cathy’s brilliant video podcasts where she explains each task, and use the accompanying written notes. There are already 3 tasks online – check them out at the Scottish Book Trust’s site:

Click for pupils’ pages

Click for teachers’ pages