- Young digitals leaders from Ballyclare help launch new cyber safety award scheme -
An industry backed initiative and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland is set to help schools tackle cyber risks and keep pupils safe online.
- First nurseries in Scotland achieve digital schools status -
A handful of nursery schools have become the first in Scotland to complete a pioneering education initiative developed to encourage digital learning amongst children.
Five schools from Bearsden, just outside Glasgow, have become the first in Scotland to achieve Digital Schools Award status by working together.
Bearsden Academy, Mosshead Primary, Bearsden Primary, Baljaffray Primary and Castlehill Primary received the nationally recognised education award via a cluster initiative.
First internet safety initiative of its kind launched by Digital Schools Awards on Safer Internet Day
An innovative scheme promoting excellence in digital learning and teaching, and aimed at equipping pupils with cutting-edge digital skills, is set to be offered to Irish secondary schools.
Programme calls on colleges, universities and employers to partner with schools to develop a modern, digitally resilient workforce.
Scotland leads the way in digital teaching and learning as first ‘Digital Schools’ named.
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills welcomes HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Intel support for programme.
Scottish primary schools encouraged to sign up to the programme which will help them assess progress and recognise excellence in the use of digital technology while providing practical support and encouragement
Minister John O’Dowd formally presented the awards at a ceremony in Storemont Castle.