November 9, 2018 - Bobby -
I recently let you know that we had received funding from the Scottish Government to improve the support materials for NPA Cyber Security. The first task was the find out what you want improved, so we carried out a survey among teachers. The survey is now closed and we used the results to decide what to prioritise. It was nice to read so many positive comments about the existing materials. Lots of respondents commented on how helpful they have been…
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November 9, 2018 - sqablogs -
The following ASPs are now available on SQA Secure: Data Security Computer Programming Professionalism and Ethics in Cyber Security Digital Forensics Ethical Hacking Computer Networking: Concepts, Practice and introduction to Security The graded unit ASP is currently still in development with an estimate completion date of 30/11/18 If you have any queries please contact Caitlin
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November 7, 2018 - sqablogs -
We are in the process of looking for writers and vetters for the new units for NPA Data Science. If you’re interested in writing or vetting (or both) then please add your name and email address to the Writer or Vetter columns as appropriate https://1drv.ms/w/s!Av71_tveB0_uhdleQ-J9NXJ_PLMA0Q by Friday 09 November. You can volunteer for as many (or few) as you like. I have already contacted our Qualifications Development Team for volunteers, don’t be put off if someone has already put their…
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November 6, 2018 - Bobby -
We’ve written about the Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) many times, usually in the context of CPD for college lecturers. We also have representation on the DSP’s Curriculum Working Group (CWG), which aims to ensure that the curriculum delivers relevant and contemporary experiences that prepare learners for employment. The group is currently working on a project that will permit college and university students to collaborate on a large (and realistic) software development assignment to give them experience of “real world” programming.…
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November 6, 2018 - sqablogs -
As previously mentioned Digital Skills Partnership are hosting a Cyber Security Event. We now have confirmed venue details for the Glasgow event. This event will now take place within the Hamish Wood Building at Glasgow Caledonian University on the 6th of December 1330-1700. Online register details are found on my last blog post. Please note that the upcoming event on 21st November in Glasgow is full but all of the other events have spaces, particularly the one’s in December. Please…
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November 2, 2018 - sqablogs -
Now that we have a finalised HND Cyber Security Framework. We are currently looking for volunteers to write and vet these new Units. If you’re interested in writing or vetting (or both) then please add your name and email address to the Writer or Vetter columns as appropriate https://1drv.ms/w/s!Av71_tveB0_uhdk50lkaH-DCMJY6Cg You can volunteer for as many (or few) as you like. Don’t be put off if someone has already put their name forward for a Unit as we will try to…
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November 2, 2018 - sqablogs -
An information event for teachers about the NCSC’s upcoming Cyber Girls’ Competition. Will be held on Tuesday 06 November 2018. To book your place on this event, please click on the link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/computing-science-girls-competition-teacher-information-event-tickets-51510242522 The competition is aimed largely at S2.
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October 31, 2018 - sqablogs -
We have an update on the SOLAR developments for HNC Cyber Security. Our SOLAR development team have liaised with the Assessment Support Materials department on what has been produced from a paper ASP perspective. SOLAR have also contracted for some of the new optional units that didn’t have any assessment materials. Unit Title Assessments within Paper ASP submission Additional items being produced for SOLAR Ethical Hacking 1 assessment of 20 MCQs extracted for SOLAR 60 additional questions contracted (now received) Computer Programming…
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October 30, 2018 - Bobby -
The Qualification Development Team (QDT) for the new National Progression Award (NPA) in Data Science met today for our second meeting. The QDT consists of representatives of schools, colleges, training centres, universities, employers and special interest groups (such as Datalab). The development will create new awards in data science at SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6 (National 4, National 5 and Higher). The purpose of today’s meeting was to come up with a qualification structure and begin the process of…
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October 29, 2018 - Bobby -
A few weeks ago, I let you know that individuals had been selected to “scope” the changes to the various HN qualifications that form part of the HN review. Each person was a practising teacher in a Scottish college. The scoping is now complete and I have received reports, with recommendations, from each person. Here is a summary of the recommendations. In general, the qualifications need to be tidied, with the (very) long list of optional units pruned back and…
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