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Computing Science: I can explore computational thinking processes involved in a variety of everyday tasks and can identify patterns in objects or information TCH 0-13a

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I can explore, play and communicate using digital technologies safely and securely. TCH 0-03a

Within the early level curriculum in Scotland, children are supported to assess and manage risk and understand the impact of risk-taking behaviour in all aspects of play and learning; this includes the safe and secure explorations of digital technology – Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety.

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Using the images below, select a resource to access support and additional professional learning material.

Product Support

Promethean Support

Micro:Bit Support

Curriculum Support

Computing Science & Computational Thinking

Cyber Resilience & Internet Safety

Digital Schools Award

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#SDLW25 Digital Learning Through Play Award in ELC

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What Digital Learning Might Look Like (education.gov.scot)​

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What Digital Learning Might Look Like (education.gov.scot)​

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The aim of the document is to provide examples of learning activities and how they can be incorporated into a range of contexts at early, first and second level.

The document lists the experiences and outcomes in the left-hand column with suggested learning activities in the right-hand column.

These examples are not exhaustive and are only to illustrate how educators can include the digital literacy and computing science experiences and outcomes into cross-curricular contexts.
Improvement questions

How confident are you that the experiences you are providing for learners allow them to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding outlined in the curriculum guidance?

Do you know the level of digital literacy learners come to you with?

How confident are you when using digital technology in your lessons?

How well do your learners make use of high-quality resources and equipment, including digital technologies?

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PDF file: What Digital Learning might look like (631 KB)

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Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.

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Digital technology allows us to access information at the click or tap of our fingers. If children are enthusiastic to find an answer to a particular topic, we no longer have to wait until we can access a particular book to help them research to find the answers. We no longer have the problems of a scratched CD or a cassette tape with the tape all pulled out and tangled because we can instantly stream music!​​

Scotland's National policy for Early Years, Realising the Ambition Being Me, talks about digital technologies providing opportunities to design for the children. unique learning spaces Bringing resources and experiences virtually into the setting can lead learning well-beyond what was originally planned. There are so many wonderful opportunities for young children to learn through virtual environments, and this has bridged a gap in more recent times, for example, accessing recordings of their practitioners from nursery or grandparents reading them a story or joining live streams with

​Cyber resilience and internet safety is everyone's responsibility. What can we do as practitioners to ensure children are safe online? ​

​In any type of play experiences on offer, whether it be child initiated or adult directed play, in the moment or a planned provocation, we risk assess; is the area safe, is the equipment safe, we always take cognisance of any associated risks to ensure children are safe from harm or will be adequality supported to manage and learn from those risks themselves and develop resilience. ​

For example, are there safety goggles available at the woodwork area? Are there helmets for the bikes? Is there water beside the firepit? Are our devices set up with appropriate web filtering for children of this age group?​

​​In order to help identify associated risks, we must first identify the different types of online behaviours. Through the This is early level Digital: CRIS series of webinars, you learn about the three different categories of online behaviour, what that looks like at early level and the associated risks.

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Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety (ELC)

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This section aims to support ELC practitioners support younger learners develop awareness of Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety. The associated CLPL is: This is Early Level Digital - CRIS webina...

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Jump directly to a thing by clicking below. Thing 1 - Blogging Thing 2 - Open Badges Thing 3 - Why digital? Thing 4 - Digital footprint Thing 5 - Social media #1 Thing 6 - Digital security Thing 7 - Finding resources Thing 8 - Facebook Thing 9 - The Cloud Thing 10 -...

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Digital Schools Award Scotland - Tulliallan Nursery, Fife,  Amanda Sloper DHT

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Welcome to the Education Scotland digital education support site for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC). This site aims to provide support to educators to enhance their learning and teaching, their digital literacy skills and the use of digital across the curriculum.

Select one of the options below to navigate to the section of the site that you need.

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What do you need today? About this site Welcome to the Education Scotland digital education support site for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC). This site aims to provide support to educators to en...

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Using digital products in meaningful play and real experiences

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Using digital products in meaningful play and real experiences

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Learning Journal Operating Manual Updated Aug 2024

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How can we ensure children are growing up to be creative thinkers and problem solvers? ​

We can provide them with the opportunities, the time and the space to explore, tinker, investigate and experiment!

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What Does Computing Science Look Like at early level?

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Many of the concepts and approaches of Computing Science will already be familiar to you. By looking at the Sway and video below, and on the ELC Computing Science Learning Pathway page, we think...

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Old and broken laptops, computers, sewing machines, video & CD players, phones, fans, clocks, microwaves, toasters and other kitchen appliances, heaters, fans, bikes, push & pull toys, battery operated toys... the list of items is endless!

At times, we have offered small construction sets like meccano or a variety of nuts & bolts, chains, locks with keys, and metal plates & brackets etc.

We always keep the bits and pieces and all the parts the children remove. They are stored in small tub at the Tinkering table. Sometimes the children will try to re-assemble a piece and sometimes children source parts from the tub for their box constructions and projects at the Maker's Space/ Art Area. These creative projects make great displays in the Tinkering area too!

Make Your Tinkering Space Inviting

It's very important for me to work in a visually appealing and peaceful environment and I know that most children appreciate this as well. A well designed, beautiful space draws a child in and often invites others that may not have otherwise visited that space.

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Setting Up A Tinkering Space - My Teaching Cupboard

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What is Tinkering? Tinkering is the first step in the Experiential Learning continuum. Experiential Learning is the process of learning through experience but can be more specifically defined as "learning through reflection on doing". ... Beginning in t

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Learn how global trends like tech innovation and green transition will transform jobs, skills, and workforce strategies in The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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Read this free ebook by Meg Brough. Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com

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Presentation - session 1 of ELC DSAS webinar

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Presentation - session 1 of ELC DSAS webinar

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Learning Center - Apple Education Community

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Visit the Apple Education Community to discover great learning resources and learn new skills to become an Apple Teacher.

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Educator Center Overview - Microsoft Learn Educator Center

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Microsoft Learn for Educators takes the best of Microsoft Learn online learning paths and helps you to bring instructor-led training materials from Microsoft into your courses. This program provides members with access to Microsoft ready-to-teach curriculum and teaching materials aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications.

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How to use Book Creator to enhance literacy and learning & teaching.

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PPT for PDSA Presentation Digital Learning in ELC Improvement Programme1 (1)

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“All Things Digital Learning for ELC Presentation August 2023”