{"id":366,"date":"2011-12-06T22:19:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T22:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/computing\/2011\/12\/06\/microsoft-partners-in-learning-camp-scotland-pilgf-msftpil\/"},"modified":"2011-12-06T22:19:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-06T22:19:00","slug":"microsoft-partners-in-learning-camp-scotland-pilgf-msftpil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/computing\/microsoft-partners-in-learning-camp-scotland-pilgf-msftpil\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Partners in Learning Camp Scotland #pilgf #msftpil"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We’ve been a partner with Microsoft since 2003 around vocational qualifications but for the last six years  this has included  learning and teaching development opportunities  through the superb programme that is <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Microsoft Partners in<\/span><\/span> Learning<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.  <\/p>\n

There are now three Microsoft Innovative Schools in Scotland <\/p>\n

Calderglen High School in East Kilbride,
Stirling High School in Stirling
Tynecastle High School in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

It should not be a secret that the Microsoft Partners in Learning Programme offers Scottish Teachers the opportunity to network in Scotland , across the UK and internationally. Scottish Teachers do really well in competitions like the annual innovative teachers awards – success at UK level can lead to European and Global events. You can read some reports from the recent Global Forum in Washington DC from three of our delegates here <\/p>\n

Ollie Bray <\/a> Is writing his usual  full account of proceedings
Ian Stuart<\/a>  An epic with some great photographs
Tony McDaid <\/a> Some nice reflections from a Head Teacher<\/p>\n

There are always opportunities to get involved – it is worth following the <\/span><\/span>Par<\/span><\/span>tners in Learning<\/span><\/span> Blog http:\/\/blogs.msdn.com\/b\/teachers\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>In January you could meet some of the team in Scotland !
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In January Calderglen High School is hosting a Microsoft Partners in Learning Teaching Camp <\/strong><\/p>\n

Camp Scotland <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
After the great success of the last three Microsoft Partners in Learning Teacher Camps, we are taking the concept on the road (to Scotland) <\/strong>\u2013 this is an open invitation to all Teachers in Scotland. So if you want to spend time with other innovative educators, then this is an ideal event for you.<\/div>\n

Camp Scotland<\/strong> takes place at Calderglen High School, <\/strong>starting 10:00am on Thursday 26th and finishing 4:00pm Friday 27th January 2012<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What will I be doing at  Camp Scotland?<\/span><\/h3>\n

We will give you training in using free Microsoft software to create teaching and learning resources for the classroom. You will have time to design, create and evaluate those resources and collaborate with others. You will also get the chance to speak to experts at Microsoft about our technology. In addition you will also be learning how to deliver the same training to colleagues in your own schools. These resources will take the form of screen capture videos, which we call Innovids. You can see examples of these on the Partners in Learning YouTube Channel \u2013 www.youtube.com\/innovativeteach<\/a><\/p>\n

How do I apply?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We don\u2019t want videos or lengthy biographies from you, to apply for this free event, just email three tweet-esque type statements (140 characters or less)<\/em> to ofrazer [at] calderglen.s-lanark.sch.uk<\/a>  before the closing date  Friday 16th<\/sup> December. These statements should be ideas of how you would, or are using Microsoft technologies to support learning across the curriculum. For example:-<\/span><\/p>\n