CompEdNet | Mark J Tennant | Activity https://www.compednet.com/members/mtennant/activity/ Activity feed for Mark J Tennant. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:48:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.3.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 4517827f46c6c87bfd3be67ad24bfba2 Mark J Tennant replied to the topic Study Guides in the forum Higher Computing Science https://www.compednet.com/groups/higher-computing-science/forum/topic/study-guides-2/#post-81931 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:50:21 +0000

Lee – one of my colleagues has alredy hyperlinked the documents, they are in the Computing Science Scotland MS Team (Higher channel), he’s still working through N5.
Might save you some work!

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815e14bbf3f9470a156182b1b53f76aa Mark J Tennant replied to the topic N5 CS Revision Site in the forum National 5 Computing Science https://www.compednet.com/groups/national-5-computing-science/forum/topic/n5-cs-revision-site/#post-44178 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:22:54 +0000

Hi Gordon,

Huge thanks for sharing this – much appreciated (and to Mark Hay for his permissions!)

Best Wishes,

Mark

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a89aae91713db596f766c33d7103e32d Mark J Tennant and dlynch are now friends https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/21699/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:30:24 +0000 0 ca1736e93d7ee2c3e1b63a482c1a5835 Mark J Tennant replied to the topic New N5 CS Course Specification in the forum National 5 Computing Science https://www.compednet.com/groups/national-5-computing-science/forum/topic/new-n5-cs-course-specification/page/8/#post-29958 Wed, 31 May 2017 11:20:55 +0000

David,

This is basically the same solution that I have come up with.  I agree with your thoughts on moving away from Micro-USB; I’ll be keen to hear how you get on!

Some slight variations I have in my ‘standard’ setup:

1. I have the Pis in cases and use a hot-melt glue gun to fix them to the top of the Windows computers.  The official Pi c…Read More

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fc5433884d8291dc74a74ede09165d7e Mark J Tennant replied to the topic Upcoming job opportunity in Perthshire in the forum Off Topic Completely http://www.compednet.com/groups/off-topic/forum/topic/upcoming-job-opportunity-in-perthshire/#post-21373 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 11:06:00 +0000

Hi all,

The job advert is now live on MyJobScotland here: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/perth-and-kinross-council/jobs/teacher-computing-community-school-auchterarder-pkc02727-69405

It’s a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-resourced, friendly school with modern facilities and great opportunities to develop whole-school d…Read More

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f40b921be4e25edaa37c609a328dc697 Mark J Tennant started the topic Upcoming job opportunity in Perthshire in the forum Off Topic Completely http://www.compednet.com/groups/off-topic/forum/topic/upcoming-job-opportunity-in-perthshire/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:25:24 +0000

Hi folks,  Just wanted to give folks an early ‘heads-up’ that a job will be advertised for a Full-Time permanent teacher of Computing Science at the Community School of Auchterarder.

We are a small secondary school of around 450 students, and have an attached primary school too.  The Computing Science department is part of a wider faculty that w…Read More

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1865e77f18cdafa98e4ebac5e37dadab Mark J Tennant replied to the topic First impressions. ... what you need to know in the forum NPA Cyber Security http://www.compednet.com/groups/npa-cyber-security/forum/topic/first-impressions-what-you-need-to-know/#post-20437 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:28:10 +0000

Hi Carl,

Thanks for posting this!  Great start.  I only set up the group a few days ago at the request of a colleague I was speaking to, so glad it’s getting used already.

I wanted to deliver the Cyber Security NPA but struggling for staff & time at the moment.  Hope all is well down in East Lothian.

Best Wishes,

Mark

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595cbda801bd4c8362b24f1399a030e3 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=17974 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 21:41:44 +0000

It has just been announced on the Raspberry Pi website that the two-day PiCademy sessions are coming to Scotland!  Thanks to Google’s Digital Garage programme, the action-packed CPD is coming north of the border […]

PiCademy is coming to Scotland!

It has just been announced on the Raspberry Pi website that the two-day PiCademy sessions are coming to Scotland!  Thanks to Google's Digital Garage programme, the action-packed CPD is coming north of the border for the first time. Four sessions...

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e2e540a1a02cb70ebb74bc95bbb6f888 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=16167 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:56:11 +0000

The Raspberry Pi foundation and Code Club are planning a series of events in Scotland in the Autumn term.  Dates and venues are still to be announced, however you can sign up right now to be alerted when details […]

Raspberry Pi & CodeClub Training

The Raspberry Pi foundation and Code Club are planning a series of events in Scotland in the Autumn term.  Dates and venues are still to be announced, however you can sign up right now to be alerted when details...

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1b78c2844d8b85b8fcdb8a10d1a98d15 Mark J Tennant posted an update in the group Off Topic: Hi all, I am looking for a 0.4FTE permanent teacher of […] https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/17865/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:45:33 +0000

Hi all,
I am looking for a 0.4FTE permanent teacher of Computing Science to join the department in The Community School of Auchterarder. The advert & applictation is here: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/perth-and-kinross-council/jobs/teacher-computing-04-fte-community-school-auchterarder-pkc02063-51652
Closing date is 22nd June.…Read More

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777ee0269cdd8326ac507a548020d03d Mark J Tennant earned the badges: Conversation Starter: https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/17844/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:06:35 +0000

topic-started

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c2b3568456103d491c031740dd25df37 Mark J Tennant earned the badges: Frequent Flyer: https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/17842/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:58:06 +0000

10logins

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b0d0e1654982a995e3ab54e8ceb15a1b Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=14281 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:46:33 +0000

Colleagues,
In spring 2015 CAS Scotland carried out an extensive study of our members’ opinions regarding external marking of the coursework elements of N5, H and AH qualifications.  At the time, 78.2% of re […]

CAS External Marking of Coursework Campaign

Colleagues, In spring 2015 CAS Scotland carried out an extensive study of our members’ opinions regarding external marking of the coursework elements of N5, H and AH qualifications.  At the time, 78.2% of respondents to a survey supported a move...

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51c55419633a7e2614a04c2c85fc5b82 Mark J Tennant earned the badges: First Post: https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/15597/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:09:56 +0000

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76fe45b129518ada6e0f454e6ff9cccd Mark J Tennant replied to the topic N5 Paper, Q19 BIII in the forum National 5 Computing Science http://www.compednet.com/groups/national-5-computing-science/forum/topic/n5-paper-q19-biii/page/2/#post-14250 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:09:42 +0000

Unsurprisingly, the quality of the N5 paper took up a large amount of time in last night’s CASS meeting.  We are planning to write formally to the SQA today asking them to explain how the issues arose that have been pointed out here.  We will also ensure that a copy of the letter goes to the relevant government minister(s).

I’ll keep you u…Read More

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9a24448387ba22a35ea0ff72144df95c Mark J Tennant earned the badges: CompEdNet Member: https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/14578/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:27:52 +0000

loggedin

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e2d563cc46a7d13c548cdb44b76f19f2 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=3102 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:47:16 +0000

Education Scotland are running two more sessions on Friday, 13th November about Cyber Security.  Details of the sessions:
Police Scotland decided at a strategic level that the best way to address the Cyber […]

More Cyber Security Workshops from ES

Education Scotland are running two more sessions on Friday, 13th November about Cyber Security.  Details of the sessions: Police Scotland decided at a strategic level that the best way to address the Cyber security problem that exists within society is...

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b4ac2a1dfaefe031387b782aa62db3f8 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=3076 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:01:03 +0000

This year’s IET Christmas lectures are focusing on the Internet of Everything and will run in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness. The dates for these events are:

Inverness 1/12/15
Dundee 4 […]

IET Christmas Lectures

This year’s IET Christmas lectures are focusing on the Internet of Everything and will run in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness. The dates for these events are: Inverness 1/12/15 Dundee 4/12/15 Glasgow 8/12/15 Edinburgh 11/12/15 You can find out more and book places for...

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49f78662e21c2d45e3c23a761faceec8 Mark J Tennant and Raymond Simpson are now friends https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/12794/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:03:59 +0000 0 31812dda094fd1db27229b3da436cb55 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=3065 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:42:45 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that the FIRST LEGO League will be happening in Scotland again. The 2015-16 season is sure to excite, now with five tournaments being held in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and […]

First Lego League 2015

We are thrilled to announce that the FIRST LEGO League will be happening in Scotland again. The 2015-16 season is sure to excite, now with five tournaments being held in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and St. Andrews. FIRST® LEGO® League...

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d187f7c6e51eb2ca85417c39e83915e8 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=3007 Fri, 15 May 2015 13:10:36 +0000

Police Scotland decided at a strategic level that the best way to address the Cyber security problem that exists within society is through education.    The Cyber Security division of Police Scotland formed a […]

Cyber Security Workshop for Teachers

Police Scotland decided at a strategic level that the best way to address the Cyber security problem that exists within society is through education.    The Cyber Security division of Police Scotland formed a partnership with Kyle Academy to come...

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456ec5226bff8dbd75b2ed25353aaa42 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2873 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:14:26 +0000

Education Scotland will publish the report of the Technologies Impact Review, “Building Society: young people’s experiences in the technologies”, on 9th March 2015. This report continues the series in which […]

Making Tomorrow Happen: Technology Education in Scotland

Education Scotland will publish the report of the Technologies Impact Review, "Building Society: young people's experiences in the technologies", on 9th March 2015. This report continues the series in which Education Scotland evaluates the quality of young people's learning...

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7dd6ac9f42e3ba3588afee5f7a9622a6 Mark J Tennant joined the group Advanced Higher Computing Science https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/11258/ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:01:24 +0000 0 ff05d402a958f3304319476c1e4937d3 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2546 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:06:29 +0000

ThumbnailThe First Lego League — the ultimate science and technology competition — returns to Scotland! We’re excited to announce there will be three tournaments this year, taking place in Edinburgh, Glasgow and […]

First Lego League 2014

The First Lego League -- the ultimate science and technology competition -- returns to Scotland! We're excited to announce there will be three tournaments this year, taking place in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. FLL is for teams of children aged...

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8e49ef2111af71eaf9fac41159cbef29 Mark J Tennant uploaded the file: HIgher CS Conference Presentations (PDF) - May 14 to Higher Computing Science https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/10411/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:44:13 +0000

Presentations and supporting documents from the Education Scotland Higher Computing Science Conference, May 2014.
FIles are in PDF format for those who aren’t keen on Microsoft 🙂

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5b92884f84dddf6c9a6d2c4d41f77176 Mark J Tennant uploaded the file: HIgher CS Conference Presentations - May 14 to Higher Computing Science https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/10410/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:24:50 +0000

Presentations and supporting documents from the Education Scotland Higher Computing Science Conference, May 2014.
FIles are in original ppt/pptx/docx format. A separate file is available with PDF versions.

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c1bdc73ed3361797bfd0bddf10e0eb62 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2501 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:13:51 +0000

BBC Bitesize is looking to commission writers to produce online revision content for the new Higher Computing Science. Writers will be required to produce content which covers key elements of the course. The work […]

BBC looking for material writers

BBC Bitesize is looking to commission writers to produce online revision content for the new Higher Computing Science. Writers will be required to produce content which covers key elements of the course. The work will involve responding to changes...

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d660677ebd5c777f906d5b762e85eb50 Mark J Tennant posted an update in the group Higher Computing Science: Couple of documents that have been created to support the ES […] https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/10238/ Wed, 28 May 2014 21:07:34 +0000

Couple of documents that have been created to support the ES conference tomorrow, uploaded here in case they are of wider use.

Mark
Mark J Tennant uploaded new file(s): higher-cs-mapped-to-scholar-resources-v1.1.pdf, higher-cs-software.pdf to Higher Computing Science

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1f78302da340fbd64df571b8362801e8 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2415 Wed, 21 May 2014 07:02:13 +0000

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As part of the ongoing support for senior phase qualifications Education Scotland has organised a conference to support practitioners who are delivering the new Higher Computing Science course.  This will be […]

Computing Science Conference

As part of the ongoing support for senior phase qualifications Education Scotland has organised a conference to support practitioners who are delivering the new Higher Computing Science course.  This will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday, 29th May, 9:30am,...

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1ed77938f2bc5e309bd962eb80445214 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2349 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:50:10 +0000

ThumbnailThe Kodu Kup is open to anyone from a Scottish school aged between seven and fourteen. Children must be entered as a team of three, forming a mini “game studio”.

Follow @KoduKup on Twitter or ‘Like’ us on […]

Kodu Cup Scotland 2014

The Kodu Kup is open to anyone from a Scottish school aged between seven and fourteen. Children must be entered as a team of three, forming a mini “game studio”. Follow @KoduKup on Twitter or ‘Like’ us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KoduKup)...

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de145011690f1ec53ed499dad5283dbb Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2255 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:17:54 +0000

There seems to be much confusion about Haggis. As one of the folk who argued for it and helped to develop it, I want to set the record straight on why it is necessary and how we envisaged it being used in […]

Haggis - what should it be used for?

There seems to be much confusion about Haggis. As one of the folk who argued for it and helped to develop it, I want to set the record straight on why it is necessary and how we envisaged it...

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3f0efd2aa6fcb2d90fcbdb9937740cff Mark J Tennant posted an update in the group Off Topic: We have a permanent job being advertised at Westhill […] https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/8762/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:50:41 +0000

We have a permanent job being advertised at Westhill Academy, Aberdeenshire, for a full-time Computing Science teacher.

Applications are via myjobscotland as usual: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/fe/tpl_ScottishPortal01.asp?newms=jj&id=187470

Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested. I’m happy to answer any informal inquiries by…Read More

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6d8939ba1b14298f4700a4f168797881 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2180 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:57:29 +0000

Thanks for the great response to the appeal for consultants to work on new BBC content for National 4 and 5 Computing Science. I’ll be back in touch with everyone who applied over the next couple of days and hope […]

BBC Materials - Update

Thanks for the great response to the appeal for consultants to work on new BBC content for National 4 and 5 Computing Science. I’ll be back in touch with everyone who applied over the next couple of days and...

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2ee704c53db872ed9bced66a6390f702 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2175 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:21:08 +0000

The RSE have today published a fourth set of materials for Computing Science, developed by Jeremy Scott who has been on part-time secondment there.

This resource has been developed by the RSE and the BCS […]

'Information Everywhere': New RSE Materials Published

The RSE have today published a fourth set of materials for Computing Science, developed by Jeremy Scott who has been on part-time secondment there. This resource has been developed by the RSE and the BCS Academy of Computing to support...

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d5b2cbfde58e0d67f891fdb48e53b743 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/?p=2150 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:21:25 +0000

BBC Scotland is looking to commission writers to produce revision materials to cover Computing Science at National 4 and National 5. While to an extent this will involve generating material that covers key […]

Opportunity to write materials for the BBC

BBC Scotland is looking to commission writers to produce revision materials to cover Computing Science at National 4 and National 5. While to an extent this will involve generating material that covers key knowledge, we are also keen to...

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75c54d624446619f0a6d56e261d83b14 Mark J Tennant posted an update in the group Off Topic: Job available at Westhill Academy nr Aberdeen to cover a […] https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/8323/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:54:51 +0000

Job available at Westhill Academy nr Aberdeen to cover a secondment:
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/fe/tpl_ScottishPortal01.asp?newms=jj&id=178937

Happy to answer any informal queries – just DM me.

Mark

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95619bcae77034fb5099ab10eac493f9 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/2013/10/peer-reviewers-wanted-nat3-higher-computing-science/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:27:32 +0000

Hi all,  Below is an update to Alison Drever’s email regarding the National 3 & Higher materials.

Dear colleagues,

Many thanks for the great response to my previous request for writers. We are now looking […]

Peer Reviewers Wanted - Nat3 & Higher Computing Science

Hi all,  Below is an update to Alison Drever's email regarding the National 3 & Higher materials. Dear colleagues, Many thanks for the great response to my previous request for writers. We are now looking for peer reviewers for the N3...

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88c83d619252becf9eb6ba43af48c0de Mark J Tennant posted an update in the group National 5 Computing Science: Here's a quick intro to JavaScript designed to give N5 […] https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/8153/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:34:33 +0000

Here’s a quick intro to JavaScript designed to give N5 students a flavour of a scripting language for ISDD 1.3 Students should already have some knowledge of HTML and are comfortable in using a text editor like notepad++
Mark J Tennant uploaded new file(s): javascript-intro.zip to National 5 Computing Science

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5b571bf11248d90ffe29abe616ced3c9 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/2013/09/plan-c-lead-teacher-launch/ Sun, 01 Sep 2013 22:24:10 +0000

The first event for PLAN C (Professional Learning And Networking in Computing) will be held in the Boyd Orr building at the University of Glasgow from 9am-5.30pm on Friday the 13th of September.
You can signup […]

PLAN C Lead Teacher Launch

The first event for PLAN C (Professional Learning And Networking in Computing) will be held in the Boyd Orr building at the University of Glasgow from 9am-5.30pm on Friday the 13th of September. You can signup for this event at https://plancleadteacher.eventbrite.co.uk/  All...

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248007cd39cbe63d34b9c910f74c735e Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/2013/06/cpd-survey-now-live/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:23:25 +0000

ThumbnailLast week, Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, announced funding for a programme of professional learning for Scottish computing teachers, amounting to £200,000 per year for […]

CPD Survey now live!

Last week, Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, announced funding for a programme of professional learning for Scottish computing teachers, amounting to £200,000 per year for the next two years. To help assist the project officers...

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c88ac9f7136a14ecfc5eb451427968b7 Mark J Tennant wrote a new post http://www.compednet.com/2013/06/government-funding-for-cs-cpd-programme/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:19:34 +0000

ThumbnailEarlier today, Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, announced funding for a programme of professional learning for Scottish computing teachers, amounting to £200,000 for the […]

Government funding for CS CPD Programme

Earlier today, Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, announced funding for a programme of professional learning for Scottish computing teachers, amounting to £200,000 a year for the next two years. CAS Scotland are delighted with this...

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0f1d9abab68462013db0b0aedf8bcf94 Mark J Tennant and Paul Alexander Brandt are now friends https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/7497/ Tue, 21 May 2013 07:19:37 +0000 0 92a0b366540a5f53d581aa1b4fd8aa07 Mark J Tennant joined the group Aberdeenshire Computing https://www.compednet.com/activity/p/6920/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:59:59 +0000 0