Scottish Learning Festival News

November 15th, 2007

Mick Waters’ keynote speech

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Edited highlights from the keynote speech by Mick Waters are now available.

Sorry for delay in putting this on the website.

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November 6th, 2007

New resources launched at the Scottish Learning Festival

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Games-based learning
With technology offering an ever-growing variety of digital games from games consoles to playing over the internet, this new online resource is where you can find out more about the background to learning with digital games.

www.LTScotland.org.uk/ictineducation/gamesbasedlearning

Debating in schools
This online resource will help teachers to use speech and debate techniques in the classroom, set up debating societies within schools, and get involved in competitive debating. Debate is a unique way of promoting critical thinking, communication, research and enquiry skills.

www.LTScotland.org.uk/debatinginschools.

Learning about Learning website
Learning about Learning is an exciting, new web resource providing insights into how people learn. The site contains over 200 videos covering effective learning and teaching approaches adopted in Scottish Schools, information on the very latest concepts used in learning as well as the informed views of highly prominent commentators on learning.

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/learningaboutlearning/index.asp

Re-launch of Gaelic Online
See the new look GÃ idhlig Air-loidhne! Teachers will be able to navigate the site more easily, with different sections for the educational levels. Searches also should be more focussed and more material is being uploaded every day. A colourful new interface adds to the attractiveness of the site.

www.ltscotland.org.uk/gaidhlig

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November 1st, 2007

Glow at the Scottish Learning Festival

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News report on the Glow website tells of spotlight speeches at the Scottish Learning Festival given by members of the Glow team.

At the same time there were pupil workshops and demonstrations of the resources that will be available through Glow. Read the report to find out more - - -

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