The second meeting of the Qualification Development Team (QDT) for NPA Esports met on Friday afternoon. We commenced this development in January and hope to have it completed by June so that centres can offer it from August. There was a great turn-out considering the day and time. There’s lots of interest in, and enthusiasm for, this development. Most of the meeting was taken up by the lead developer explaining the consultation that she’s carried out, and discussion around the…
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March 3, 2022 - amyblain -
If a career in Cyber Security sounds like something for you, check out the new Guide to Cyber Security Qualifications in Scotland from Digital World and Skills Development Scotland. This interactive resource identifies the range of qualifications available for individuals at all levels, who are interested in pursuing a career in Cyber Security. For more information contact roz.denham@sds.co.uk.
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The Qualification Development Team (QDT) for the second phase of Next Gen HN Computing met for the first time yesterday. Nineteen members attended the online meeting, representing colleges, universities and employers. As many of you will know, QDTs are responsible for developing new qualifications. The first meeting was more information-giving than qualification-developing since I had to bring members up-to-date with what we did in the first phase (HNC Computing and HND Data Science) and what we’ve got to do in…
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February 24, 2022 - amyblain -
The Next Gen core team have been working on a new HN Next Gen website. The new site is user-friendly and easy to navigate – whether you’re looking for information on meta-skills, upcoming events and webinars, or interested in reading about our pilot centre experiences. The website will be helpful for practitioners to keep up to date with the development as it progresses and as more resources become available. If you have any queries in relation to computing, please contact amy.blain@sqa.org.uk.…
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February 18, 2022 - Bobby -
I recently posted about a change to the way we communicate and support centres. I thought that this is a good time to describe the various social media channels we use. Firstly, there’s the SQA website and, more importantly if you teach Computing, the Computing subject page, where you’ll find information about all our qualifications and other important information such as reports from the Senior External Verifier. As previously mentioned, we’re focusing our support for specific qualifications on Yammer, where…
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February 16, 2022 - Bobby -
Many of you will know Walter Patterson who has now joined the Next Gen team as a Subject Implementation Manager (SIM) for Computing. SIMs have been appointed to help subject team develop and implement Next Gen qualifications. I’m delighted to have Walter’s knowledge and experience available to help with this important development. Although most of Walter’s time will be spent working on phase 2 of NG-HN (HND Computer Science, HND Networking and HND Software Development), he’ll help us complete the…
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February 14, 2022 - Bobby -
Many of you will know that the team has been using mailing lists for a number of years to help with communication and collaboration. These services come and go and the last one to go was Groupspaces, which closed last year. These services are free and they’re generally unsustainable over a long period of time. So we’ve decided to bring these communications in-house by using the SQA Computing network on Yammer. There are already over 300 members and we plan…
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February 10, 2022 - amyblain -
Interested in finding out how we are reshaping our Higher National qualifications for the future? Bookings are now open for the five remaining NextGen: HN webinars taking place this year. For more information about the webinars and how to secure your place, please follow the link. If you have any enquiries about the webinars, please call our Events Team on 0345 213 5580 or email sqaevents@sqa.org.uk.
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February 9, 2022 - Megan -
Education Scotland have collaborated with Girvan Academy in South Ayrshire to produce a set of resources that combine the SQA level 4 units in Cyber Security Fundamentals and Internet Safety. The following teaching resources have been created: Getting Started with Chrome-book Getting Started with iPad Getting Started with Online Accounts Getting Started with Devices teaching PowerPoint Getting Started with Online Accounts teaching PowerPoint The teacher answer booklet and prior verification certificate can be downloaded from the SQA secure site. Contact Scott Hunter for…
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February 3, 2022 - Bobby -
The first meeting of the Qualification Development Team (QDT) for NPA Esports took place yesterday afternoon. There’s been lots of interest in this development since I first announced it last month.Over 20 people attended the meeting, representing schools, colleges and national organisations. The first meeting of any QDT is a little bureaucratic because I have to explain the role of the team and the process that has to be followed to develop new qualifications. But we had interesting discussions around…
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