Online Training Session Recordings, Resources and Tutorials
If you missed one of the sessions that have already taken place, do not fear! Click below to download or watch the live recording of the session and download any corresponding resources...
English as an Additional Language
Supporting EAL Pupils in Nursery
Alison Roy and Jenny Gray present a 40 minute recorded training opportunity for staff in ELC. During the recording you will be asked to follow a few links on the slide show. Before starting the recording, open the slide show below.
Securly Classroom
Recording from 25/8/21
Read and Write Training
Read and Write Training: Back to Basics
18/1/21
Planning for Remote Learning
Read and Write Training: Making PDFs Accessible using PDF Reader
20/1/21
Read and Write Training: Using R&W to Support ASN Pupils and Struggling Readers
21/1/21
Read and Write Training: Raising Outcomes for ALL Learners
25/1/21
Read and Write Support Material
Editing and Handling PDF in Google Classroom
Thanks to @rachel6teach (Strontian Primary)
First Use of TextHelp PDF Reader
Thanks to @rachel6teach (Strontian Primary)
Chromebook Settings to Enable use of PDF in Google Classroom
Thanks to @rachel6teach (Strontian Primary)
"WriQ Introduction Sessions"
This is the recording of the session held on Tue 27th April, introducing Text Help's WRI-Q tool.
If any school wishes to have access to WRI-Q, please email robert.quigley@highland.gov.uk and this can be force installed for pupils and staff
"Let's Share Across Highland"
"Let's Share Across Highland: Google Classroom"
"Let's Share Across Highland: Google Docs and Slides"
"Let's Share Across Highland: Jamboard and Padlet"
"Let's Share Across Highland: Google Forms and Sheets"
January '21 Refresher Training
At the start of Term 3 (2020/21), we have run a number of 'refresher' training sessions for staff who are needing a reminder of how to use the basic G-suite tools. The recordings from these sessions, including the questions asked and answered, will be posted here
Recordings of Training Sessions
Friday 8th Jan
Monday 11th Jan
Wed 13th Jan
Mon 18th Jan
Early Years Blended Learning
Tue 26th Jan
Digital Schools Award Info Session
This is the recording from the info session delivered by Joanna MacLean from Digital Schools Award (Scotland)
https://www.digitalschoolsawards.co.uk/
Inset Day 17/2/21
Digital Profiling Using Sites
Using Digital Tools to Increase Parental Engagement
Using Jamboard to Increase Pupil Engagement
Jamboard (integrated into Meet)
Jamboard Padlet
Google Classroom Training
(Session for Non-Teaching Staff)
Training involving Other G-Suite Tools
*NEW*
Using Meet With Secondary Classes
(where staff are keen to retain host status and gives the perspective of the pupils and teacher using split screen)
Blended Learning Webinar
Training for Various Apps/Resources
A one minute guide to using Mote
Online Safety Training
Online Safety Update 8/3/21
Other Training Sessions
A Guide to using CPD Site
Joint Digital Drop-In with Stirling Council
What Does the Future of ASN Look Like (Webinar run by Read and Write)
Aided Language Stimulation and PODD Information Sessions
Aided Language Stimulation Information Session: This brief session is predominantly aimed at parents for whom 'aided language stimulation' has been recommended for their child, but may also be of interest to staff who are considering or already beginning to use the approach of aided language stimulation to support learners' communication development. If after watching this session you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact your Speech and Language Therapist, or the 'Just Ask' enquiry line on 07785 477 686.
PODD Information Session: This short introduction to PODD is intended as a follow up to the Aided Language Stimulation session, and is aimed at parents who are considering or beginning to use the PODD communication system to support their child. It may also be of interest to staff who are supporting learners who are beginning to use this system. If after watching this session you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact your Speech and Language Therapist, or the 'Just Ask' enquiry line on 07785 477 686.
Early Years Training and Support
Realising the Ambition Bitesize Sessions
Realising the Ambition: What does is this mean for Highland? June 2020
Realising the Ambition for AHPs August 2020
Realising the Ambition: Interactions, Experiences and Spaces June 2020
Realising the Ambition: Self and Team Care Feb 2021
Realising the Ambition: Responsive and Intentional Learning June 2020
Realising the Ambition: Confidence, Curiosity and Creativity Feb 2021
Realising the Ambition: Family Learning June 2020
Learning Environments: Interactions, Experiences and Spaces - Recording 26.1.21
Learning Environments: Interactions, Experiences and Spaces - Presentation Slides 26.1.21
Realising the Ambition: Responsive and Intentional Learning 11.2.21
Realising the Ambition: Responsive and Intentional Planning 4.3.21
Realising the Ambition: Adversity and Trauma Recording Feb 2021
Realising the Ambition: Self and Team Care during Covid-19 Recovery Recording Feb 2021
Practical Ideas To Support ELC Transitions During Covid-19
24.03.21
Outdoor Play Learning in Early Years Bitesize Sessions and Presentation Slides
Outdoor Play and Learning: Introduction Session Recording Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Design Play Principles Recording Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Spaces Beyond Your Setting Recording Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Introduction Session Slides Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Design Play Principles Slides Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Spaces Beyond Your Setting Slides Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Practical Considerations Recording Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Spaces Within Your Setting Recording Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Risk Assessment Recording Oct 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Practical Considerations Slides Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Spaces Within Your Setting Slides Sept 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning: Risk Assessment Slides Oct 2020
Outdoor Play and Learning Introduction Session Recording 18.2.21
Outdoor Play and Learning Introduction Session Slides 18.2.21
Outdoor Play and Learning Practical Considerations Recording 4.3.21
Outdoor Play and Learning Practical Considerations Slides 4.3.21
Early Years Outdoor Play and Learning Design Play Principles Recording 11.3.21
Early Years Outdoor Play and Learning Design Play Principles Slides 11.3.21
Early Years Outdoor Play and Learning Developing Spaces Within Your Setting Recording 18.3.21
Early Years Outdoor Play and Learning Developing Spaces Within Your Setting Slides 18.3.21
Early Years Outdoor Play and Learning Developing Spaces Beyond Your Setting Recording 25.3.21
Early Years Outdoor Play and Learning Developing Spaces Beyond Your Setting Slides 25.3.21
Words Up Wednesday Sessions
Other Early Years Training
The National Standard for ELC
Improvement Planning for partner settings 2021
Developmental Overviews - how to use them
Improvement Planning for partner settings 2021 Power Point slides
Links to documents page
Applying for Early Learning and Childcare Commissioning to provide funded places
Slides from Presentation
Applying for Early Learning and Childcare Commissioning to provide funded places
Recording of session
Applying for Early Learning and Childcare Commissioning to provide funded places
Play Pedagogy in Early Primary
Early Level Transition Session for Managers 31.3.21
Play Pedagogy Starter Pack Session
INSET Play Session (15th Sep 20)
1+2 Languages
Highland Literacy Sessions
Click below to visit these Padlets which contain direct links to a bank of resources
Writing 1
Writing 2
Writing 3
Writing 4
Writing 5
Non-Fic Writing 1
Non-Fic Writing 2
Please note, this session was only intended for Literacy Leaders
Highland Numeracy Sessions
Highland Numeracy Progression Summary Documents
Highland Numeracy Progression Summary Documents: Overview and Rationale
Please read document below before using accompanying documents.
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Remote Learning Options
Recorded 'Live' Training Sessions
Science Skills Academy Inset Numeracy Training
Using outside space for data handling, graphs and practical maths for Second Level
Numeracy games and problem solving for Second Level
Outdoor Maths for Second-level