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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · 21d

FAO, any teachers delivering Advanced Higher CS, this event will likely be of interest to you.

#ByTeachersForTeachers

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · 21d

📢 AH Teachers! Join our informal drop-in session to discuss the new SQA AH coursework guidelines. Chat with the STACS AH tutor team, get your questions answered, and share ideas.

🗓️ Thurs 2nd Oct
⏰ 7pm
📍 Google Meet on STACS connected
connected.stacs.scot/posts/91161215

See you there

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · 27d

Brilliant opportunity for voices of teachers delivering Computing Science in primary and secondary to have their views heard!!

#SaveComputingScience

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · 27d

📢A new initiative, in partnership with STACS & others, is gathering evidence on CS in Scotland focusing on key areas, starting with recruitment & retention.
Have your say www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat... or join conversation on connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Sep 5

Great to see the advocacy section of this report really laying out the challenges of or subject and advocating for equity of access.
#SaveComputingScience

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Sep 5

#STACSAnnualReport is live! @ScotGovEdu funded, teacher led organisation, created in response to the edu recommendations of the STER report by @Mark_Logan1

Proud to be championing CS education & empower teachers who nurture Scotland's tech talent pipeline.
bit.ly/stacsreport2025

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Aug 17

This will no doubt be helpful for many at this time of year.

Looking for a template to help with results analysis and reflective questions. Check this out...

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Aug 17

A member reached out with a request for a tool to help with results analysis. We're excited to announce we've created a new resource to help! New template designed to help you easily review your data & includes reflective questions help you improve outcomes for your pupils. Join connected.stacs.scot

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Aug 6

Test

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

Anyone using Raspberry Pi's and DPIAs who might be able to give help to fellow CS teacher.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨Can you help a fellow CS teacher..."use of online tools and needing to get DPIA forms completed.
...what the procedures are in other authorities for using the likes of the Raspberry Pi projects site and creating student accounts..."
Join the conversation connected.stacs.scot/posts/866413...

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

Brilliant to see! Such a nice space to connect, get support and share ideas.

Can join at connected.stacs.scot

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨Now 310 teachers on #stacsconnected community hub for Primary & Secondary teachers delivering CS! A closed space to connect, share ideas, get support & collaborate.

Teachers helping teachers. Join the conversation at connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Jun 18

Happy #ThankATeacherDay you are all remarkable and making a big difference to so many! Thank you for all you do.

@UKThankATeacher

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Jun 10

Looking to help inspire more female pupils into tech? Share this event with your pupils.

FREE tech insight day at @SkyUK, Livingston,

Still spaces available, names must be passed over Thurs. Go go go.

nexttechgirls.com/events/sky-ins…https://nexttechgirls.com/events/sky-insight-day-june-2025

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Jun 10

Brilliant opportunity for female pupils over 15 at Sky, @LoveWestLothian @DYWWestLothian

Sign up closes tomorrow. Still spaces left. FREE inspiring event on 19th June.
nexttechgirls.com/events/sky-i...

#ClosingTheGenderGap

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · May 22

We are so excited about this surveys findings that are going to get shared to the CS community.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · May 22

🚨What makes Computing Science tick?

Our STACS survey to understand what makes CS tick goes LIVE Monday!

Help identify key factors. All findings will be shared with the STACS community to inform and empower teachers, ultimately benefiting our pupils.
connected.stacs.scot

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · May 22

Only 25 tickets left!!

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · May 22

📢Only 25 tickets left! Don't miss out on an incredible day of networking & learning.

Brilliant speakers lined up, an amazing venue, FREE food & swag! Connect with fellow Computing Science teachers from both primary & secondary.
www.tickettailor.com/events/stacs...
#ByTeachersForTeachers

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · May 6

We 💙 this event. Always so good getting teachers together in person & love freebies!!

Exciting talks on AI exam prompts, practical CS ideas, gender balance, BGE growth, NPA Tech, code reads & more!

Get tickets here

www.tickettailor.com/events/stacs...

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · May 6

🚨Tickets are now live! Annual STACS Connected in person event at JPMorgan, Glasgow - 5th June 4:30pm - 7pm.

Great selection of speakers for both Primary & Secondary CS & swag! Dedicated session for CS student teachers.

www.tickettailor.com/events/stacs...
#STACSConnected #ByTeachersForTeachers

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Apr 25

📢A big shout out to all the pupils sitting their Computing Science exam today!! Good luck 🍀
#ChooseComputingScience

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Apr 16

😔 💔 to see this, but not at all surprising! CS continues to have the least number of teachers compared to traditional STEM subjects, the least places to train as a teacher, the worst overall uptake and the largest gender gap.

#SaveComputingScience

Digital Technology Education Charter @dtecharter.bsky.social · Apr 16

It's concerning to see that the number of CS teachers in Scotland has fallen further to 550, down from the already critically low figure of 578 reported last year.

#SaveComputingScience

www.gov.scot/publications...

Teacher census supplementary statistics

Statistics on school teacher characteristics

www.gov.scot

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Mar 19

Do you use @microbit_edu? Looking for tasks tailored specific to Primary 2nd level?

There is a brilliant upskilling session tonight from 7pm! The tutor team who pulled this together are outstanding! We cannot wait.

See you there. Hosted on connected.stacs.scot

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Mar 8

Looking for resources made with lense to help close the gender gap and featured on @UNESCO open and inclusive hub?

All free for educators at stacs.scot.
Let's close the gender gap together.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women's Day! Working to close the gender gap is a core thread woven through everything we do!

We're delighted to share our STACS Resources are featured on UNESCO's open & exclusive science hub, under practices promoting open & inclusive science!

www.unesco.org/en/open-scie...

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Mar 5

Great opportunity for anyone who is looking to learn from experienced AH teachers. Tomorrow is the first session of the AH upskilling. Learn how to support candidates prepare for their project submissions.

#ByTeachersForTeachers

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Mar 5

🚨 First AH virtual upskilling session tomorrow, 7pm - 8.30pm!

How to support candidates as they prepare their projects for submission & avoid losing marks needlessly.

Sign up docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... all sessions run on connected.stacs.scot

#ByTeachersForTeachers

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thanks for sharing @nuthmani.bsky.social

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Reposted by Computing Science Scotland

Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · Feb 16

#ScotEduSky

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Nov 26

Are you a primary or secondary teacher delivering Computing Science in Scotland?

We've made a starter pack to help you find fellow teachers.

If you'd like added to list just let us know. Feel free to let us know other great teachers in Scotland we should add.
#CompSciScot

go.bsky.app/qKgeAr

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 13

Anyone got any good ways to track BGE progress including gathering evidence?

Even across other subjects or countries to get some ideas?
@colinmcgill.bsky.social @ajobpickard.bsky.social
@mracolley.bsky.social

#CompSciScot #TeamCompSci

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Feb 13

Looking for good practice. How do you track BGE progress, including gathering evidence to understand & demonstrate pupil BGE levels? What tools & approaches have you found most helpful?

connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 13

Can anyone help?

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Feb 13

📢Can anyone help. A fellow Computing Science teacher who has a question around BGE tracking.

Full question is on connected.stacs.scot join the conversation.

#ByTeachersForTeachers #TeachersSupportingTeachers

Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 12

Great opportunity for schools.
#ClosingTheGenderGap

dressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · Feb 12

🚨 Plans are being made for two dressCode hackathons in Glasgow! Dates TBC

Interested? Register your details to be considered for future dressCode hackathon invitations.
dresscode.org.uk/hackathon
#ClosingTheGenderGap

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 11

Great task!! Anyone looking for inspiration of reading and understanding HTML check this out.

#CompSciScot #TogetherWeCanAchieveMore

Mrs Alexander-Doyle @fhscodeclub.bsky.social · Jan 31

A thinking task to get Mrs A-D’s S3 class started today. Their job was to interpret the HTML code on the board and draw what they thought it’d look like in a browser.

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 11

Huge shout out to Fernhill School, St Georges School and Stirling High School! They are all finalists in this years #ScotCyberAwards congratulations.

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Computing Science Scotland @compsciscot.bsky.social · Feb 11

#SaveComputingScience

Digital Technology Education Charter @dtecharter.bsky.social · Feb 11

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

A reminder that CS at school level in Scotland has the largest gender gap compared to other traditional STEM subjects & has done for over a decade.

Let's work together to #CloseTheGenderGap

#SaveComputingScience