P1-P3

P4-P7

S1-S3

S4-S6

Professional Learning

Virtual Code Art

Learners will use code to create shapes and program their own artwork. They’ll learn basic programming skills, become a digital artist and learn about the skills used and the careers they could be used in.

We will cover:

• What is art?
• How code can be used in creative projects
• Generate and manipulate shapes using HTML and CSS using Sololearn
• Explore related careers and skills

Organisation:
Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work Live

Who is it for?
P7/S1/S2/S3

Session Details
Thursdays, 2pm, April 29 – June 17, 60 minutes duration.

Max Number of Schools per live session
10

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Each learner will need a digital device (tablet, iPad, laptop or PC) and access to www.sololearn.com

Curriculum Links: Computer Science, Maths, Art

Register your interest here!

Virtual Games Design

Course description and aims:
Learners will explore software development while making their own game using the MakeCode Arcade. They will have the opportunity to create sprites, code and music to bring their game to life. We will discuss the skills they’ve used and the careers they could be used in.

Organisation:
Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work Live

Who is it for?
P6/P7/S1/S2/S3

Session Details
Tuesdays, 9.30am, April 27 – June 15, 45 minutes duration

Max Number of Schools per live session
10

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Each learner will need a digital device (tablet, iPad, laptop or PC) and access to makecode.microbit.org

Curriculum Links: Computer Science, Art

Register your interest here!

Social Enterprise in Education (FULL)

Course description and aims:

This course is now full and is unable to accept new participants.

These sessions provide young people with a chance to:

• Understand more about the social enterprise business model
• Explore a values driven approach to enterprise
• Meet a social entrepreneur and ask questions
• Plan how to set up and run a social enterprise
• Develop skills related to entrepreneurship, enterprise and employability
• Increase confidence and improve well-being by tacking a social or environmental issue that matters to them

We also aim to support teachers in their own understanding of social enterprise and how they can support their young people to develop enterprise skills and the sense of agency that comes from tacking an issue they care deeply about. We are happy to offer CPD sessions and ongoing support to teachers.

Organisation:
Social Enterprise Academy

Who is it for?
P5 – S6

Session Details
8 sessions on a Wednesday at 2pm

Max Number of Schools per live session
50

Max Number of learners per participating school
No Limit

Additional requirements for participating schools
There will be interactive discussion throughout the session, if school staff could facilitate group discussion and support the communication between the tutor and the group of young people it would be much appreciated. It would be good if they could also take notes during the discussion (supporting documents will be provided for this) in order to prompt young people and support them as they develop their ideas between sessions.

Curriculum Links: Numeracy, Literacy, Business Studies, H&W, Social Studies, RME

Register your interest here!

Future Me

Course description and aims:
To introduce Skills Development Scotland its products and services and widen horizons of the future world of work.

Pupils will:

• Be aware of the support available from Skills Development Scotland throughout their school years
• Begin to understand Career Management skills and the importance of developing these
• Introduction to My World of Work, how to register on the site, use of the do list which will help pupils explore the site and discovers different types career.

Organisation:
Skills Development Scotland

Who is it for?
S1

Session Details
Schools can book a time slot that suits them between 9.30am-12pm on a Tuesday and 12.30pm-3pm on a Wednesday or Thursday. Session will last 40mins and will require ICT.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
Pupil access to IT.

Curriculum Links: H&W, PSE, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

Virtual Cracking Cryptography

Course description and aims:
Learners can try out their skills as a forensic computer analyst by using programs to encrypt and decrypt messages. This activity is a perfect introduction to cyber security!

Learners will use a Caesar cipher, decipher a code using a key, crack a code without a key, use a computer program to encrypt and decrypt messages and explore careers in cyber security.

Organisation:
Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work Live

Who is it for?
P6/P7/S1/S2

Session Details
Wednesdays, 9.30am, April 28 – June 16, 45 minutes duration

Max Number of Schools per live session
10

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Each learner will need a digital device (tablet, iPad, laptop or PC).

Curriculum Links: Computer Science, Maths, History

Register your interest here!

Build Your Own Brand (English and Gaelic)

Course description and aims:
Over 60% of employers are now using online profiles and social media as a form of second CV. Your online profile is the picture you build of yourself for the world to view, but what information do you want your potential employer to know? This session will highlight the dos and don’ts of building your online profile – your ‘brand’, offering the opportunity to understand what good looks like and what is not so good. Following a 14 minute video from a leading PR firm learners will be asked to engage in group discussion and reflect on scenarios of whether they would ‘hire’ individuals based on their online profile. Pupils will be asked to create a short action plan of what they may change on their profiles and create some firm steps to building their online brand.

Tha còrr air 60% de luchd-fastaidh a-nis a’ cleachdadh ar n-ìomhaighean air-loidhne agus ar meadhanan sòisealta mar sheòrsa den dàrna CV. ’S e do phròifil air-loidhne dealbh dhiot a thogas tu gus sealltainn don t-saoghal cò th' annad. Ach dè a tha thu ag iarraidh a shealltainn?

Bidh an seisean seo a' soilleireachadh na rudan math is dona a tha ann a bhith a’ togail do phròifil air-loidhne - do ‘bhrand’, a ’toirt cothrom tuigse fhaighinn air cò ris a tha coltas math agus dè nach eil cho math.

Às deidh bhidio bho chompanaidh PR thèid iarraidh air luchd-ionnsachaidh a dhol an sàs ann an deasbad buidhne gus beachdan a thoirt seachdad air pròifilean air-loidhne eadar-dhealaichte. Thèid iarraidh air na sgoilearan plana gnìomh a chruthachadh a’ coimhead air na dh’fhaodadh iad atharrachadh air na pròifilean aca fhèin gus am brannd air-loidhne aca a thogail.

Organisation:
Electrify

Who is it for?:
P7-S6 Pupils

Session Details
Four sessions, two in English, two in Gaelic, delivered on Fridays at 11am.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: N/A

Register your interest here!

CivTech CLPL Taster Sessions

Course description and aims:

This course will provide short 15-20 minutes taster sessions of what CivTech will be able to offer learners as part of the DYW Live 21-22 Academic Year programme. 

CivTech® is the Scottish Government’s award-winning innovative challenge programme. Its mission is to drive daring and innovation in the public sector, by collaboratively solving challenges that make people’s lives better. The programme harnesses entrepreneurial tech innovation and citizen engagement to improve public services and create economic development opportunities.

CivTech have been running challenges since 2015 and we are currently working on our CivTech 6.0 challenges due to go live next month. These challenges aim to bring together public sector companies and innovators to solve real-life problems. Some of these solutions would need to be specific and immediate, while others are invitations to re-invent how things are done. All of the solutions provided would need to have one thing in common: they would need to be future-facing.

CivTech® will be offering learners eight sessions in the Autumn under the four themes of:

• Digital Health
• Technology and Tourism
• Sustainable Urban Development

There will also be a number of resources available via the course Team. These will include:

• Guidance, with notes, for students, teachers and parents on each of the challenges
• Curriculum subject mapping against each of the Challenges so it is clear for teachers which of the Challenges would be most applicable to their students
• Pre-reading suggestion list available for students, teachers and parents
• Challenge worksheets, tailored to the different age groups, that will encourage students to provide a solution to each of the Challenges themselves
• Presentation worksheets for students to make notes on and compare their solutions against the Challenge outcomes

Organisation:
CivTech

Who is it for?:
Teachers and Education Practitioners

Session Details
Sessions are at 4pm on different days and last approximately 15-20 minutes.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths

Register your interest here!

Cò th’ ann an Young Scot agus dè dhèanas iad dhòmhsa? (Who are Young Scot and what can they do for me?)

Course description and aims:
San t-seisean seo, faodaidh tu ionnsachadh mu Chairt Còraichean Nàiseanta Young Scot, na lasachaidhean-prìs, duaisean agus na cothroman a tha rim faighinn le buill Young Scot, an raon de chothroman saor-thoileach a tha rim faighinn tron phrògram #YSHive, agus ar n-obar gus ionnsachadh agus cleachdadh na Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh am measg dhaoine òga ann an Alba san là an-diugh.

Join Young Scot to learn about the Young Scot National Entitlements Card, the discounts, rewards and opportunities you can access by becoming a YS member, the range of volunteering opportunities available through our #YSHive program and the work we’re doing to promote Gaelic learning and use amongst young people in Scotland.

Organisation:
e-Sgoil

Who is it for?:
S1-S6 pupils

Session Details
Sessions are on Wednesdays, with two sessions being offered at 11am and two sessions at 3pm.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Max Number of learners per participating school
50

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: N/A

Register your interest here!

The Change Challenge (FULL)

Course description and aims:

This course is now full and is unable to accept new participants.

Over the course of 8 weeks, pupils will use IT to engage in a range of small group activities within their own class to create a product or service designed to have a positive impact on the lives of someone in their immediate, local or global community. They will create their own company identity and brand; consider how they market their product and consider cost implications associated with this.

Our facilitator will ask groups to share their work on camera in order to check for understanding, generate discussion with higher order questioning and provide real-time feedback.

In week 7’s Pitch Showcase, pupils will present their ideas in a final 2-min presentation to our judging panel.

The final week will involve self-reflection of skills and qualities used throughout, along with feedback and awards provided by judging panel.

Organisation:
Young Enterprise Scotland & Scotland’s Enterprising Schools

Who is it for?
P6-7 and S3

Session Details
Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 (S3) and Thursday 13:30 – 14:30 (P6-7)

Max Number of Schools per live session
2

Max Number of learners per participating school
33

Additional requirements for participating schools
Teachers are required to log in to the MS Teams call and be able to use camera and mic (these can be muted/switched off when not interacting). Our facilitator will set live tasks and provide time limits via the teacher’s login on the MS Teams call. This should be shown on the screen to pupils (audio also required). Pupils will require the use of a PC/laptop throughout to facilitate collaboration and sharing of work between members of the same group and between groups and facilitator.

Pupils and teachers should be familiar with the use of MS Teams and Class Notebook as this is where all resources will be provided, and evidence stored. Groups should comprise approx. 4-6 pupils. Teachers will be required to support groups in the room and monitor timekeeping so that pupils are ready to listen to their next task/feedback. Our facilitator will provide live feedback to groups if they can speak on the teacher’s camera and share their evidence – teacher facilitation of this required.

We will host an MS Teams Teacher Information Session on Monday 26th April 2021 16:00 – 17:00 to share the resource and answer any further questions for teachers who subscribe.

Curriculum Links: Business Studies, Enterprise

 The Change Challenge is now full so registration is not available.

Career Inspiration by F4S

Course Aims:
Career Inspiration by F4S aims to support Educators in Career Education. It will provide a link to the relevance of what pupils are learning to what happens in the workplace; it will support curriculum topics and will introduce a variety of inspiring Role Models from a range of sectors who can help bring the curriculum to life and inspire young people into a career pathway that why might not have been exposed to previously. The focus will be on the Scottish Government priority sectors.

Organisation:
F4S

Who is it for?
All ages

Session Details
Thursday 2pm - 2.30pm

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Will be advised through Team channel if required for any sessions.

Curriculum Links: STEM, Arts, Social Subjects, Humanities, Computing

Register your interest here!

Your Unbelievable Universe

Course Aims:
This is a fun and informative series of lessons which aims to educate young people on the nature of our reality and become inspired uptake courses in the sciences upon entering secondary school. Together, we will explore the building blocks of our universe and everything within it. We will look at how we know what we do about nature and how new things are discovered. For subsequent lessons, our focus will be on the amazing world of living things on Earth, including incredible insects, terrific trees and nature’s fantastic friendships. The lessons will also discuss STEM study pathways and STEM career options. Sessions will be delivered by Stuart Ritchie, Educational Gardener at Castlebank Horticultural Centre.

Organisation:
Lanark Community Development Trust

Who is it for?
P5 – P7

Session Details
Mondays 1.30pm, 5 sessions, 17th May – 14th June, 45 minutes duration.

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Pens, pencils and paper for pupils taking notes. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and chat in the chat box throughout the lessons. Schools are invited to turn on their Classroom camera whilst remaining muted so we can see participants.

Curriculum Links: STEM and Geography

Risk Radar (FULL)

Course Aims:

This course is now full and is unable to accept new participants.

Brought to you by the Transport Scotland Academy9 project, this three session course aims to cultivate an awareness of risk, risk assessment and risk minimisation. Using the context of both construction and the risk minimisation strategies associated with Covid 19, the course helps the pupils to develop an awareness of their own ‘Risk Radar’ and shows them how to use it to identify and minimise potential risks involved in a variety of situations.

Organisation:
Academy9

Who is it for?
P6/P7

Session Details
Three sessions delivered twice during the course of Phase 2. Available on Thursday afternoons 2-2.45pm (each session 45 minutes duration). First three sessions delivered on 13, 20 & 27 May. Second three sessions delivered on 3, 10 & 17 June.

Max Number of Schools per live session
1 for each block of three sessions

Max Number of learners per participating school
33

Additional requirements for participating schools
Schools must have at least one piece of technology (ipad, tablet, computer, laptop, phone etc) with access to the Glow Teams per 4 children in the class during the delivery of the session OR a smartboard for the whole class with access to Glow Teams via the teacher. Please stipulate which technology option you have available when you book the session. Pens, pencils, post-its and paper for pupils taking notes. Worksheets may be used as part of the activity and if so these should be printed and distributed beforehand.

Curriculum Links: Science, H&W, PSE and risk awareness.

Register your interest here!

Animation for Beginners

Course Aims:
This course is for young people who want to try animation for the first time. Artist, animator and illustrator Tom Morgan-Jones will guide you through a range of simple animation techniques, empowering you to tell your own stories. This will include flipbooks, animating found characters, creating your own character, drawing, sculpting and putting yourself in the animation.

Reference will be made to the work of animator Ray Harryhausen and the exhibition on display at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art: Ray Harryhausen Titan of Cinema.

Harryhausen is widely acknowledged as the godfather of stop frame animation and influenced contemporary animators such as Spielberg and Aardman Animations.

Organisation:
National Galleries of Scotland

Who is it for?
P5-7

Session Details
One live introductory session followed by pre-recorded resources released weekly for 8 weeks.

Max Number of Schools per live session
No limit

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
Devices with the free app downloaded: Stop Motion Studio

Curriculum Links: Expressive arts, Literacy

John Muir Award Support for Secondary Schools (BGE) Q & A

Course Aims:
1. John Muir Award Support for Secondary Schools (BGE) The John Muir Trust is providing additional support for secondary practitioners, particularly within Broad General Education who are looking to use the John Muir Award as part of a recovery curriculum.

These drop- in sessions will introduce the package of support that is available including: a planning tool for meeting the Award challenges across curriculum subject areas; and a suite of ready to go lesson ideas that you can make use of in school or as remote learning tasks. The session will be an opportunity to ask any questions that you have around delivering a John Muir Award with your learners.

The John Muir Award is an environmental Award scheme that encourages people to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. The Award works well within any curriculum area or as an inter-disciplinary project and participation is recognised by a nationally recognised certificate.

2. John Muir Award Next step support Wrapping up your John Muir Award, sharing good practice, and troubleshooting any challenges.

Organisation:
John Muir Trust

Who is it for?
Secondary School Practitioners supporting BGE

Session Details
3 x 45 mins John Muir Award Support for Secondary Schools Q & A session – How to get involved drop- in sessions. (5, 12 or 19 May 4.00-4.45pm)

2 x John Muir Award Next Steps Support. Wrapping up a John Muir Award, sharing good practice and trouble- shooting challenges- drop-in sessions. (2 or 9 June, 4.00-4.45pm)

Max Number of Schools per live session
Unlimited

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools

Curriculum Links: Please note these session are for practitioners only in Secondary Schools (BGE).

Register your interest here!

Information Literacy and Misinformation

Course description and aims:
The three blocks will be focused around helping young people to develop their information/critical literacy skills.

In a world where social media is a prominent part of a young person’s life, they are often becoming more and more exposed to misinformation or what is more commonly known as ‘Fake news’. Our block of three sessions will focus around the importance of young people having information/ critical literacy skills.

• Session One: The aim of the first session will be to provide young people with knowledge of what information/critical literacy is. This will include information on different terminology used when talking about this subject and the importance of developing information/critical literacy skills.
• Session Two: The aim of this session will be focused on thinking about the importance of information/critical literacy in relation to young people’s everyday lives but also on a more global scale.
• Session Three: The aim of the final session will look at what actions young people can take and how they can use information/critical literacy to positively impact their lives.

Organisation:
Young Scot

Session Details
We can offer two blocks of three 40-minute sessions (in total covering 6 weeks). Each block will be over three weeks, taking place every Tuesday at 10am.

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
Access to menti.com, ability to open publisher.

Curriculum Links: English, Literacy, H&W, IT

Register your interest here!

Speak Up

Course description and aims:
Speak Up is a resource that helps young people decide what to do when they witness a hate or prejudiced based situation. This session will go through the 5D’s of becoming an active bystander in both offline and online situations, how to risk assess a situation and decide what action to take and introduce what a hate crime is.
The key message throughout this session is about keeping yourself safe while helping when you can. More information about Speak Up including the full resource and activities can be viewed here.

We can also offer a practitioner training session for teachers on how to use this resource with young people.

Organisation:
YouthLink Scotland

Session Details
One off session (could potentially do up to 2) 60 minute duration

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
Please print off the activity at this link to be used for a group break off. Groups of 4 pupils are best for this activity and each group will need scenarios and high risk/low risk sheets: Activity Sheet (PDF)

Curriculum Links: PSE, Modern Studies, RME

Register your interest here!

A New Wave of Talent – an introduction to the aquaculture industry

Course description and aims:
This session is jointly delivered by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and Lantra Scotland.

Scottish aquaculture is thriving and offers amazing careers in some of our most remote and stunning locations - it is an exciting time to be part of a sector which enjoys a worldwide reputation for quality, healthy farmed seafood. Making decisions about careers can be a daunting prospect for young people, but we hope that attending this session will inspire you to turn your thoughts towards the aquaculture sector and the potential career paths it can offer.

Organisation:
SAIC and Lantra Scotland

Session Details
one-off, available on two occasions. Wednesday 10am, 2 sessions 12th May and 2nd June, 45 minutes duration.

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Feedback link will be shared for completion by each class taking part

Curriculum Links: Science (Biology, Chemistry), Maths, Geography

Register your interest here!

VirtRural: an introduction to land-based STEM careers

Course description and aims:
Lantra Scotland’s VirtRural session is a fantastic opportunity to find out about the wide range of STEM careers available in the land-based sector…it’s not all mud and wellies!

Lantra is a charity that exists to ensure the land-based and aquaculture sector can meet their skills needs – the sector having the right skills, but also the right people and promotion of learning opportunities for new entrants.

Organisation:
Lantra Scotland

Session Details
one-off, available on two occasions. Thursday 2pm, 2 sessions 29th April and 20th May, 45 minutes duration.

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Feedback link will be shared by Lantra Scotland for completion by each class taking part.

Curriculum Links: Science (Biology, Chemistry), Maths, Geography

Register your interest here!

CCG Building Futures

Course description and aims:
Each session will provide young people with an overview of different careers in construction, skills needed, entry pathways and what to expect day to day within each role. The format will include video case studies, a live Q&A with a recent graduate, Trainee or Apprentice and an industry related task to complete on the day or report back with.

The aim of the course is to show the diversity of roles in construction and the different skills needed on entering a career in the sector.

Organisation:
CCG Scotland Ltd

Session Details
Up to 6 sessions available April-June, Available on afternoons Wednesday’s & Thursday’s, 45 minutes duration.

Max Number of Schools/Learners per live session
30 pupils maximum from 1-3 schools

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Maths, Crafts and Design, Technology

Register your interest here!

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award- Learner's Sessions

Course description and aims:
The DofE Student sessions aim to introduce young people to the opportunities which the DofE brings. We look at the various sections of the DofE programme as well as how to use the DofE App. Each session has specific learning outcomes which can be read on the Teams Channel or in the document at the link below.

Students can attend a single session or the whole series.

Organisation:
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Session Details
Student sessions are 45 mins and will be offered from 13:00-13:45 on Tuesdays.

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
Students can be interested in doing, or already signed up to the DofE. For the DofE App session it would be helpful if students already have an eDofE account.

Curriculum Links: H&W, PSE

Register your interest here!

The third sector in Scotland – a world of opportunity.

Course description and aims:
This DYW Live session will share insight on Scotland’s Third Sector and the significant contribution the Third Sector makes to both the economy and civil society. We will open each session with an overview of the Third Sector, through which we will explore the size of the sector in terms economic footprint, services and employment opportunity. We will then go onto share specific insight on a variety of career pathways within the Third Sector, further demonstrating the breadth of opportunity which exists within the sector.

Across the session our aim will be to showcase opportunity, challenge stereotypes, and promote the importance of Third Sector.

This session will be delivered by The Wood Foundation. With an overarching focus on developing young people in Scotland, The Wood Foundation deliver a number of education programmes and investments (including YPI Scotland) and distribute a number of charitable grants.

By the end of the session young people will:

• Better understand the role of the Third Sector in the Scottish economy
• Better understand how the Third Sector in Scotland operates and the social needs it addresses
• Gain a better understanding of the career opportunities and pathways which exist within the Third Sector
• Better understand the specific benefits of volunteering with regards employability skill development and positive social change

Organisation:
The Wood Foundation

Session Details
Up to 8 sessions available, one per week. Sessions 45-50 minutes long. Session times are flexible and can be agreed when arranging the session on a first come, first served basis. Sessions are available across Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Day and Thursday Afternoon, see table below for full details.

Max Number of Schools per live session
Eight schools - 1 per session

Max Number of learners per participating school
Any

Additional requirements for participating schools
Access to paper, pen and flipchart paper and pens
Ability to discuss in pairs

Curriculum Links: RME, PSE, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

Careers in Museums: Learning staff

Course description and aims:
National Museums Scotland is a large organisation in Scotland’s tourism, culture and heritage sector, with around 450 members of staff employed across 4 different museums. We care for over 14 million objects covering topics as diverse as Scottish history, science and technology, art, design and fashion, world cultures, and the natural world.

Across the session our aim will be to showcase opportunity, challenge stereotypes, and promote the importance of Third Sector.

In this session, you’ll hear from one of the learning team about their job as Learning Enablers. Enablers are part of the team who help people learn more about the museum’s collections by delivering workshops, events and activities. This job is all about People and Communication. Would your pupils like to do a job like this? By meeting one of the team, watching a short film, and taking part in an interactive quiz, pupils can discover more about the key transferable skills involved.

Organisation:
National Museums Scotland & Scotland’s Enterprising Schools

Session Details
One session available at each timeslot:

• Wednesday 28th April 10am and 11.30am (1 school each, max 75 pupils per school)
• Wednesday 2nd June 10am and 11.30am (webinar-style, max 10 schools, no limit on pupil numbers)
• 30 minutes duration each.

Max Number of Schools per live session
1 for interactive session, 10 for webinar-style session

Max Number of learners per participating school
75 for interactive session, no limit for webinar

Additional requirements for participating schools
Audience will require individual access to devices with internet connection – we will use https://www.menti.com/ to interact (runs off browser, no apps required) – please check that school devices have access to this site in advance of the event.

Curriculum Links: H&W, History, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

Resilience Through Creativity

Course description and aims:
These sessions are all intro and taster sessions with a mixture of live activities and discussions. The full Resilience Through Creativity course will be offered through DYW Live in the 21-22 Academic Year Information about the full course:
Resilience Through Creativity™ with Comedy & Confidence™ The DirectDevitt Comedy Award is an accredited self-development program that offers the opportunity to learn how to use Comedy in presentations, public speaking and includes Laughter Yoga Therapy Techniques for daily coping mechanism including the National Progression awards in Creative Industries and Mental Health & Wellbeing at level 4. A one stop shop program to gain 3 SQA Qualifications.

During the course attendees get to deliver chosen comedy styles and learn the body language, emotion and vocal techniques behind the style. This course offers hands on experience of public speaking & using comedy while learning transferable skills within communication and confidence techniques. An approved Tutor will lead a series of candidate centred activities, to build on prior knowledge and skills development throughout the course. By the end of this Group Award course candidates will have skills and abilities in the following: Public Speaking, Comedy Writing, Self-confidence, Communication Skills, Performance Skills and Self and Peer Evaluation.

Organisation:
Resilience Through Creativity Comedy & Confidence SQA Centre

Session Details
Thursday Afternoons, 6 sessions April 27th – June 1st, 45 minutes duration. Teacher sessions are at 4pm, Pupil session times are flexible and will be arranged on a first come, first served basis. Arranged times will be shared via Teams with other schools welcome to attend.

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
20

Additional requirements for participating schools
None

Curriculum Links: H&W, Arts, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

Unified Schools Programme

Course description and aims:
Unified Schools Programme is the Scottish Financial Enterprise in partnership with Skills Development Scotland & DYW programme; to deliver 40-minute free expert led insights for S3-S6 pupils to allow them to hear about the various career paths & roles within the Financial Services Industry. For further details, please click on the below:

• Promotional Video
• My world of work
• Scottish Financial Enterprise

Organisation:
Scottish Financial Enterprise

Session Details
In addition to the sessions listed below, up to 5 sessions, each 40 minutes long, are available between May and June. Presenters will have the flexibility to conduct the sessions between the core session times.

Max Number of Schools per live session
No Limit

Max Number of learners per participating school
No Limit

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Numeracy, Financial Education

Register your interest here!

Dell Digital Futures

Course description and aims:
Would you be interested in a Virtual Visit from Dell Technologies to your school this year? Digital Futures is a free program provided by Dell to inform students about careers in technology and engineering.

Scotland’s technology sector is growing one and half times faster than the overall economy. 69,000 jobs in digital tech were advertised in Edinburgh and Glasgow alone during 2019, making the tech sector one of the biggest employers. With further growth predicted, our aim is to help students in Scotland take the first step towards thinking about a career in technology.

How can we help? We at Dell have developed a short program called “Digital Futures” that is designed to get students thinking about careers in Technology and Engineering. We are passionate about empowering students with this knowledge and will deliver the session virtually. These sessions are completely free with all materials provided. All we need from you is a classroom filled with students.

What is the program about? Two representatives will facilitate an educational and interactive discussion with your school about the different careers in the Technology sector, with the aim of helping your students think about the many technology career options available to them – from general IT to Mobile, to Gaming and e-commerce, including diverse careers within leading IT companies. Students will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions and understand what life is like as a technology professional.

Who is it aimed at?

• This session is ideally suited for Secondary School students, before they choose their subjects for Nationals or Highers.
• We recommend delivery to a class of 25-50 students

Organisation:
DYW and Dell

Session Details
One-off sessions of 50 minutes duration. Preferred time for a session is on Tuesday morning (time to be confirmed with each school). Day can be discussed if it does not suit the school.

Max Number of Schools per live session
1 – recommend to have one school only at a time to encourage students interactivity.

Max Number of learners per participating school
Around 50. Can combine several classes from the same school.

Additional requirements for participating schools

We want the session to be interactive and we encourage students to comment or ask questions throughout the session. To maximize participation in the virtual environment, we recommend spending some time discussing the following points with the students prior to the session:

• What does the word ‘Digital’ mean to you?
• Can you think of examples of technology you use in your day to day life?
• How do you feel about technology?
• What is your greatest strength? / What are you really good at?
• What is your dream job? Why?
• Do you recognise yourself or your friends in one of the personalities listed below? What kind of skills could you have based on your personality which would be useful in a job in the tech sector?

Sporty Responsible Bookworm Popular Quiet Gamer Dramatic Artsy

Online polls will be shared during the session and students are encouraged to participate via chat or ask questions. If attending from a classroom, it would be helpful if students can connect to the online session from individual devices. If so, we will ask that you send us the list of users to add to Teams. If not, a teacher can ask the classroom and share results with us during the session.

Curriculum Links: STEM, Computer Science

Register your interest here!

Introduction to YES Company Programme/Team Programme

Course description and aims:
An opportunity to find out more about our flagship Company Programme/Team Programme, and how to get involved for 21/22 (including our fully digital offering of Company Programme through e-Sgoil).

Company Programme
Company Programme is accredited at SCQF Level 6, worth between 26-30 credit points. Running over the course of a full academic year, young people from S5 & S6 start up their own student company, running through the key milestones of developing an idea, conducting market research, creating the product or service, promoting that product and ultimately trading it. For more information: click here.

Team Programme
Team Programme is accredited at SCQF Level 3 and worth 15 credit points. Designed to aid young people’s transition from education into independent living and employment, the programme develops confidence and life skills through working as a team to set up and run an enterprise. For more information: click here.

Organisation:
Young Enterprise Scotland

Session Details
One-off Teacher info session, after school sessions Apr – June, 16:00 – 17:00. One-off Pupil info session, May, 13:30 – 14:30.

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A (max 298 teachers can log on)

Additional requirements for participating schools
Audience will require individual access to devices with internet connection – we will use https://www.menti.com to interact (runs off browser, no apps required) – please check that school devices have access to this site in advance of the event.

Curriculum Links: Business Studies, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

Amey Chat and Learn

Course description and aims:
Our ‘Chat and Learn’ gives everyone aged 14-18 years old an opportunity to request a 30 minute virtual career talk with Amey employees. The career talk will be regarding Civil Engineering and Apprenticeships.

Organisation:
Amey Consulting

Who is it for?:
S4-S6

Session Details
2 Sessions Available from April – June on Tuesday Afternoons. Session dates and times will be organised on a first come, first served basis. Agreed session dates/times will be shared in Teams, with other schools welcome to attend.

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: STEM, Engineering

Register your interest here!

Next Steps

Course description and aims:
Next Steps was developed at the request of and in partnership with Breadalbane Academy, Perth and Kinross Council, in 2017. It was piloted with Breadalbane pupils in November 2017 in order to help them meet Education Scotland's Career Education Standard in relation to preparing senior pupils for the workplace.

Next Steps aims to prepare young people in gaining employment, by delivering sessions on mock interviews, apprentice v graduate discussions, use of social media, as well as providing hints and tips on preparing for the workplace.

Organisation:
Academy9

Session Details
Two sessions running three times, beginning on 12 May. Sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons for 60 minutes duration. Wednesdays 2.30-3.30pm.

Max Number of Schools per live session
3

Max Number of learners per participating school
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Pens, pencils, post-its and paper for pupils, taking notes. Class access to smartboard with speakers. Learners should have access to smartphone or other device for Kahoot quiz.

Curriculum Links: PSE, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

Duke of Edinburgh's Award -Professional Learning Opportunity

Course description and aims:
Professional learning sessions are 60 mins and will be offered from 16:30-17:30 on Tuesdays

The DofE Professional Learning sessions aim to introduce the DofE and provide delegates with skills to use eDofE to support young people. Each session has specific learning outcomes which can be read on the Teams Channel or in the document at the link below.

Delegates can attend a single session or the whole series.

Organisation:
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Who is it for?:
Anyone delivering or interested in delivering DofE

Session Details
Professional learning sessions are 60 mins and will be offered from 16:30-17:30 on Tuesdays

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
Delegates can be already delivering the DofE or interested in doing so.

Curriculum Links: H&W, PSE

Register your interest here!

Circular Economy Challenge

Course description and aims:
An introduction to the Circular Economy; a world where we value the earth’s resources, reduce waste, and create a sustainable future for our planet and people.

An overview of the free Circular Economy Challenge for P4-S2 pupils. The Challenge provides a real-life context for pupils to develop their skills for learning, life and work. It also enables them to get creative and design products and services for a more sustainable world. Lesson plans and resources will be provided for all participants.

Organisation:
Young Enterprise Scotland

Who is it for?:
Teachers

Session Details
90-minute Teacher Information Twilight Webinars

• Monday 26th April 16:00 – 17:30
• Monday 10th May 16:00 – 17:30
• Wednesday 26th May 16:00 – 17:30
• Wednesday 9th June 16:00-17:30

Max Number of Schools per live session
No Limit

Max Number of learners per participating school
Total of Pupils Per School: 0
Total number of teachers: 150

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Employability, enterprise and citizenship, Sustainability, STEM, Children's Rights

Register your interest here!

Financial Education Across the Curriculum: Interactive Sessions

Course description and aims:
Young Enterprise Scotland aims to equip all young people with the skills to thrive in life, learning and work. This course can be delivered through a webinar or an interactive session and is aimed at practitioners within Early Years, Primary and Secondary who wish to develop their confidence in delivering high quality financial education learning experiences. This course will be tailored to meet the needs of the different sectors and will include:

• What financial education is
• How it can be embedded successfully across the curriculum
• A group task to share good practice (Interactive session only)
• Why it is essential to improve financial capability and financial wellbeing
• What are the tools and resources available to practitioners to support learning?

Organisation:
Young Enterprise Scotland

Who is it for?:
Teachers

Session Details
Interactive Sessions - 90 Minutes with a maximum 25 participates per session
Webinars – 60 Minutes
(Please note, content for webinars and interactive sessions will essentially be the same, choose whether you’d like to get involved in an interactive session or whether to listen in a webinar-style delivery).

Max Number of Schools per live session
No limit however, max 25 participants per interactive session

Max Number of learners per participating school
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Numeracy, Financial Education

Register your interest here!

Embedding Enterprise

Course description and aims:
Scotland’s Enterprising Schools bring you this 90-minute professional learning opportunity, focusing on building teacher capacity to use enterprise education to empower your learners with the skills required for success in an ever-changing world.

Overview:

• Enterprise Education in context
• Share examples of interesting practice, provide free teacher resources, raise awareness of wider support available

(Session on 19th May will also include hands-on experience brought to you by Apps For Good: how to use their free resources for developing problem solving, IT and entrepreneurial skills among learners to benefit their communities and transform their worlds.)

Organisation:
Scotland’s Enterprising Schools

Who is it for?:
Teachers

Session Details
90-minute Interactive Teacher Twilight

• Wednesday 5th May 4 – 5:30 pm – Primary
• Wednesday 12th May 4 – 5:30 pm – ELC
• Wednesday 19th May 4 – 5:30 pm (Enterprise & Technology) – Primary & Secondary
• Wednesday 2nd June 4 – 5:30 pm - Secondary

Max Number of Schools per live session
30

Max Number of learners per participating school
Total of Pupils Per School: 0
Total number of teachers: 30

Additional requirements for participating schools
Audience will interact via Mentimeter https://www.menti.com (runs off browser, no apps required) – please check that you have access to this site in advance of the event.

Curriculum Links: Business Studies, Employability, enterprise and citizenship

Register your interest here!

A’ tòiseachadh gnìomhachas: - Tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig (FULL)

Tha seo làn a-nis.Course description and aims:

Tha seo làn a-nis.

Ionnsaich mu na ceumannan gus gnìomhachas a thòiseachadh. Seallaidh an cùrsa 6 seachdainean seo dhut na rudan bunaiteach

• Seachdain 1 - A’ taghadh do bheachd gnìomhachais
• Seachdain 2 – A’ cruthachadh do bhrand
• Seachdain 3 - Trademarking agus stuthan laghail eile
• Seachdain 4 - Sanasachd
• Seachdain 5 - Rudan cudromach (cunntasan msaa)
• Seachdain 6 – A' dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil thu soirbheachail

This course is now full and is unable to accept new participants.

Have you ever wanted to start a business? This 6 week course will take you through the basics.

• Week 1 – Choosing your business idea
• Week 2 – Creating your brand
• Week 3 – trademarking and other legal stuff
• Week 4 - Advertising
• Week 5 - The importance of detail (accounts etc)
• Week 6 – Staying in business!

Organisation:
eSgoil

Who is it for?:
S1-S6 pupils in Gaelic Medium Education

Session Details
6 session on Thursdays at 10am starting w/b 10th May

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of Pupils in Total
8-10

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Gàidhlig and Media

Register your interest here!

Inspiring the World of Work

Course description and aims:
A series of workshops delivered by Education Scotland and partners to engage young people in work-related learning and work inspiration to ensure they are prepared to make meaningful decisions around their career pathways.

Different labour markets sector information will be cascaded in order to provide support for young people and prepare them for the world of work. Inputs from partners will provide real-life experience of the world of work.

Our current partners are:

• CISCO
• F4S
• Gateway
• Tigers
• Uptree

Organisation:
Education Scotland and Partners

Who is it for?:
All Ages

Session Details
A wide range of sessions from our partners at different dates and times. Please see the schedule for each individual partner below.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Max Number of Pupils in Total
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: N/A

CISCO

F4S

Gateway

Tigers

Uptree

Register your interest here!

Podcasting Tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig (FULL)

Course description and aims:

Tha seo làn a-nis.

Thig còmhla ris a’ chùrsa 6 seachdainean againn gus ionnsachadh mu dheidhinn podcast. Coimheadaidh sinn air na cuspairean seo:

• Seachdain 1 -A’ taghadh do chuspair agus a’ lorg na daoine ceart
• Seachdain 2 – A’ cruthachadh do sgriobt
• Seachdain 3 - Fuaim
• Seachdain 4 - Clàradh
• Seachdain 5 - Deasachadh
• Seachdain 6 - A’ cuairteachadh do podcast

This course is now full and is unable to accept new participants.

Spend 6 weeks learning the basics of podcasting. The course will give you an introduction to the following, all through the medium of Gàidhlig.

• Week 1 – choosing your Subject and finding the right guests
• Week 2 – Creating your script
• Week 3 – Sound – the ins and outs
• Week 4 – Recording
• Week 5 – Editing
• Week 6 – Distributing your podcast

Organisation:
eSgoil

Who is it for?:
S1-S6 pupils in Gaelic Medium Education

Session Details
6 sessions on Thursdays at 2pm starting w/b 10th May 2021

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of Pupils in Total
8-10

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Gàidhlig and Media

Register your interest here!

Sgilean airson na Meadhannan (Media Skills) - Tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig (FULL)

S1-S6

Course description and aims:

Tha seo làn a-nis.

This course is now full and is unable to accept new participants.

Ionnsaich le David Walker agus leasaich do sgilean anns na meadhanan. Bidh an cùrsa 8-seachdain seo a’ coimhead air leasachadh charactaran, sgrìobhadh sgriobtaichean agus sgilean deasachaidh.

Join David Walker to develop your media skills. This 8 week course will look at character development, script writing and editing.

Organisation:
eSgoil

Who is it for?:
S1-S6 pupils in Gaelic Medium Education

Session Details
8 sessions starting w/b 26th April- Thursday at 9.05am – 10:20am

Max Number of Schools per live session
N/A

Max Number of Pupils in Total
8-10

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Gàidhlig and Media

Sgilean airson na meadhannan (media skills) - tro mheadhan na gàidhlig is now full so registration is not available. 

Beyond the Panda CLPL

Course description and aims:
‘Beyond the Panda’ is the RZSS giant panda and Mandarin education programme. RZSS is a science specialist Confucius Classroom and offers a unique programme covering science while learning some of the Mandarin language and Chinese characters. It is designed for cross-curricular learning where students investigate and discover more about China, its culture, language, geography, giant pandas and other Chinese wildlife. It currently offers a 7 week programme for upper primary with live virtual sessions to pupils, some one-off sessions to lower primary and many resources online.

This CLPL course will hope to engage and inspire teaching staff to use the Beyond the Panda online resources with their students in order to develop a love of nature, animals and conservation and in particular to realise the biodiversity of China and the relevance of the Chinese language and culture.

Organisation:
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)

Who is it for?:
Primary Teachers

Session Details
Tuesdays at 4pm

Max Number of Schools per live session
Up to approx. 40 teachers in one session.

Max Number of Pupils in Total
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
None

Curriculum Links: Social studies, Sciences, Language and Modern Languages (Mandarin Chinese)

Register your interest here!

Climate Ready Classrooms: Train the Trainer

Course description and aims:
The Climate Ready Classrooms (CRC) course is aimed at participants who wish to educate themselves on climate change, with a view to taking resultant climate action, and who then wish to pass on this knowledge and understanding to others (e.g. educators to pupils, or senior phase pupils to younger students). It is designed to inform participants enough on climate change in order to teach it and explores what we can do as a society, as individuals, and as groups to take said climate action.

This course consists of 4 units, completed over 4 weeks, covering: 1. Climate Conversations 2. Exploring the Climate Change Evidence 3. Taking Climate Action: Rebalancing 4. Taking Climate Action: Impacts

On one day every week, there will be a live Q&A and information session, giving participants the opportunity to put forward questions and observations about the course. These sessions usually last around 30 minutes and are be delivered through Microsoft Teams within Glow. At the end, participants will submit an evidence form which will be sent to The Carbon Literacy Project, the body which accredits this course. If certified, participants will then receive a certificate which recognises them as 'carbon literate', and participants can then reteach the course.

Organisation:
Keep Scotland Beautiful

Who is it for?:
Educators and Secondary Senior Phase (S4-6)

Session Details
Block 1 Mondays and Block 2 Wednesdays at 4pm. Session Duration: 30 minutes (min.) Number of Sessions: 4

Max Number of Schools per live session
Any

Max Number of Pupils in Total
Any

Additional requirements for participating schools
With Secondary Senior Phase pupils, teachers must be present at all times during live sessions. Their assistance will be needed as expected, but also with technical/communication needs, so they will need to be available and ready to assist at all times throughout the course.

The participant should have:

• A computer/laptop
• Access to internet
• Access to Glow
• Access to Glow Teams
• Access to a microphone
• Access to audio

Any issues with the above need to be communicated to the course leader as soon as possible, prior to the live session.

Curriculum Links: Geography, Science, History, Ethics. Also, Economics, English, Maths, Arts

Register your interest here!

Get Inspired by STEM

Course description and aims:
This is a fun and interactive series of 4 workshops aimed at P6 - S2 pupils that encourages them to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and be inspired. The course has the option of accreditation through the Dynamic Youth Awards, an SCQF level 3 qualification. The course will use a range of activities from the Youth Scotland ‘STEM Activity Toolkit’ which will require some easily sourced resources.

Organisation:
Youth Scotland

Who is it for?:
P6 – S2 pupils

Session Details
4 sessions of 90 minutes each on Wednesday afternoons commencing 12th May – 2nd June

Max Number of Schools per live session
10

Max Number of Pupils in Total
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
A full list or resources will be uploaded to GLOW 1 week prior to each session. The Dynamic Youth Award is an SCQF level 3 qualification, externally quality assured by SQA, and usually has a £6 candidate registration fee. For this set of courses, we are happy to offer the DYA at no cost. Young people will need to participate in all 4 workshops to meet the requirements for accreditation. There will also be an additional online information/support meeting for lead teachers prior to the course commencing and we will provide teachers with a copy of the STEM toolkit.

Curriculum Links: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Register your interest here!

Classroom Clash

Course description and aims:

Classroom Clash is an interactive careers quiz with sectoral mini games that will get your students thinking about the future world of work. This is a fun, interactive session that introduces sectors of critical importance to the Scottish economy through gamification.

This is a new offer and this is our first phase of testing. We’ll need student and teacher feedback after the session to inform future development.

Organisation:
Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work Live

Who is it for?:
P6-S3 learners

Session Details
Sessions will last 45 minutes and can be organised at a time/date to suit your class within the course team. This will be running until the summer break.

Max Number of Schools per live session
1

Max Number of Pupils in Total
30

Additional requirements for participating schools
We’ll use GLOW to virtually join your classroom to deliver the session.
Each learner will need a PC or laptop to access Classroom Clash. Tablet devices will not work at this stage.

Curriculum Links: Computer Science, Technology

Register your interest here!

(Must be signed in to Glow)

Engaging with Virtual Work Experience

Course description and aims:
The session is intended to introduce schools and teachers to the world of virtual work experience and how Speakers for Schools can support their first steps into work.
There will be an introduction to engaging with our portal, the sorts of work experience which they might find there and how to engage and apply.
There will also be a video of young people who have already engaged and what they got from it and time for questions and answers.

Organisation:
Speakers for Schools

Who is it for?:
Secondary Teachers

Session Details
Thursday 4-5pm on 10th and 17th June.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Max Number of Pupils in Total
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
None

Curriculum Links: Employability skills/careers guidance

Register your interest here!

(Must be signed in to Glow)

SKILLS FOR LIFE AND WORK

Course description and aims:
Three bespoke DYW sessions offered flexibly, at times and dates that suit you. Register your interest, you will be added to the ‘Inspiring the World of Work’ Team and can arrange a time for delivery that suits you.

Three bespoke sessions covering the following:

• Money Smart?- Session will discuss all things money and take learners through some helpful hints on being money smart.
• Skills Aware?- Session will examine the importance of skills and take learners through 3 different learner journeys, highlighting a no wrong pathway approach.
• nterview Ready?-Session will discuss interviews and give some helpful hints on navigating the process and securing a positive destination.

Organisation:
Education Scotland

Who is it for?:
All Ages

Session Details
Session times/dates are flexible, arrange in the team after registering interest.

Max Number of Schools per live session
298

Max Number of Pupils in Total
N/A

Additional requirements for participating schools
N/A

Curriculum Links: Employability, enterprise and citizenship, Business, PSE and Numeracy

Register your interest here!

(Must be signed in to Glow)