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August 25, 2015

Computing resources on uShare

I previously mentioned a new service called uShare, which is designed to help you find resources for delivering SQA qualifications. I’m pleased to tell you that two Computing qualifications are now available on that service. The NPAs in Cyber Security and Digital Passport now have resources listed for them. You can access the resources on the home page for each qualification. The Cyber Security page is here and the Digital Passport page is here (scroll to the bottom to see the resources). Some (not…

Categories: Computing, Resources, Support materials

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August 24, 2015

Contacting the team

This seems a good time to remind you how to contact the team. You can, of course, phone us but we prefer e-mail. You can e-mail me, Caroline of Helen directly whenever you have a query. We’ll try to get back to you as soon as possible.Please note that Helen takes care of the non-advanced part of my portfolio and Caroline the advanced part. Many of your queries might be addressed by this blog so please visit regularly. We post regular updates…

Categories: Computing

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August 19, 2015

NPA Digital Literacy update

A lot of work has been done to this development since last update in April. The revised award consists of 3 mandatory units, 2 of which are brand new: Computer Basics (SCQF Level 3) Digital Skills (SCQF Level 3) (New) Computer Applications (SCQF Level 3) (New) The two new units are now being finalised and we are hoping to publish them at the beginning of September. More information about this qualification can be found in our updated FAQ. The validation event for this…

Categories: Computing

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August 17, 2015

Welcome back

I know that schools and colleges have recently returned from the Summer holiday. I hope that you had a nice break from the pressures of teaching and feel ready for the new term. The SQA team has been busy over the Summer. A number of National Units in Cyber Security were published in mid-July. These Units form part of the suite of NPAs that were validated in late July, and made available to centres a short time later. The Units have…

Categories: Computing

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August 13, 2015

West College Scotland IT Symposium

Me and Helen attended this event yesterday, held in the Erskine Bridge Hotel, organised by West College Scotland. We enjoyed it a great deal. The aim of the event was to show how digital technologies can be used within teaching and learning. SQA was one of the sponsors. Almost the entire staff attended. There were keynotes and workshops throughout the day on topics such as Open Badges, Moodle and social media. It was interesting to hear how some teachers are using…

Categories: Computing, Event

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