Author Archives: David Gilmour

eduBuzz LimeSurvey Web Survey Service⤴

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The eduBuzz LimeSurvey service is currently temporarily shutdown to permit migration to a new hosting service, LimeService. Following the move of the eduBuzz WordPress (blogs) service to a specialist company, we no longer need to run the large dedicated server it was on, and this is the most cost-efficient way to maintain the LimeSurvey service in the future. […]

Book Week Scotland 2014: Monday 24 – Sunday 30 November 2014⤴

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Location: East Lothian Libraries Cost: Depending on event Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that takes place every November.   Book Week Scotland 2014 will take place from Monday 24 – Sunday 30 November 2014. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life will come together in libraries, […]

Simple English Wikipedia: an easy-to-read online encyclopedia⤴

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Wikipedia is a wonderful resource for learning, but the language used can be too complex for young readers, or those for whom English is a second language. That’s where the Simple English Wikipedia  can help. You’ll find it at http://simple.wikipedia.org Articles in the Simple English Wikipedia use fewer words and easier grammar than the ordinary English […]

Google Drive for Education: Unlimited Storage Arriving⤴

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In case you haven’t heard: In the coming months, Google Drive for Education will be upgraded to provide unlimited storage: Store as many Google Drive files, Gmail messages, and Google+ photos as you need. Individual file sizes up to 5TB will be supported. Source: http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/announcing-drive-for-education.html  

Early Learning & Getting Ready for School – early years’ practitioners’ event⤴

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Early Learning & Getting Ready for School – early years’ practitioners’ event – last chance to book your place! Friday 7 November 2014 1pm – 3.30pm Fisherrow Community Centre This event is part of a festival of learning and sharing about how we achieve the best possible start for all children. The Early Development Instrument […]

Friday 31/10, 2pm, Edinburgh: Wiki*edia Projects in Schools, for Teachers – and a Hallowe’en TeachMeet!⤴

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 This Friday at 2pm, teachers in the Edinburgh area are invited to join an exciting open session at the fully-booked EduWiki Conference 2014. And if you can’t make that, there’s also an Edu Wiki Hallowe’en Edition TeachMeet at 7pm in Edinburgh. More on that, incuding sign-up link, here.  The 2pm session,  Workshop C: Wiki*edia Projects in Schools […]

Computing At School Scotland Annual Conference: 22nd Nov 2014⤴

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Computing At School Scotland Annual Conference  Saturday 22nd November 2014 “Very enjoyable day and well organised” “Lots of teaching ideas” “The industry keynotes were really inspiring” “Q. What was good about the conference? A. everything!” (Delegate feedback from 2013 CAS Scotland Conference) What to EXPECT Looking for inspiration to develop deeper and more engaging learning in Computing Science that […]

Find out about Glow’s new login screen⤴

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Glow now has a different login screen, shown left, and the login process has changed. What’s going on – and does it matter? Login screen The Glow login screen has been redesigned, with three large tiles which you can use without logging in: The Glow Connect tile links to a public blog which serves as a one-stop-shop for information […]