Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Data Education in Schools

Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 4d

Don't miss the deadline this coming Friday, 10 October, for our final round of #MathsWeekScot competitions:

⭐ Maths Wi Nae Borders (Secondary School)
⭐ Graph Craft (age 11-16)
⭐ SuperQuesters (age 4-12)

Info for all on our website mathsweek.scot/schools/math...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky 🎓

A collage of different images advertising three competitions, with the text Competitions Closing on 10 November: Maths Wi Nae Borders, Graph Craft, SuperQuesters

2 4

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 24d

Read our project officer Jasmeen Kanwal's blog on the Young People’s Advisory Group (#YPAG) on computing education in England for Mission Encodeable, a student-led website that aims to make coding and computer science accessible for young people: missionencodeable.com/blog/finding...

Mission Encodeable

The coolest way to learn to code | Free coding tutorials for young people

missionencodeable.com

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 24d

Can AI tell if you’re dancing the Macarena or the Locomotion? Can it distinguish rubber ducks from dice? Visit our stall on Level 0 of the Edinburgh Futures Institute and play interactive activities on data and AI on Doors Open Day!

Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

⭐Doors Open Day 2025 at Edinburgh Futures Institute⭐
🗓️ Saturday, 27 September | 10:00 to 16:00

Join us on Doors Open Day 2025! Meet our staff, students and partners and discover how they are shaping better futures for all.

👉 Free entry! See the full programme efi.ed.ac.uk/event/doors-...

Doors Open Day 2025 at Edinburgh Futures Institute - Edinburgh Futures Institute

This September, explore the fascinating history and exciting future of this special Edinburgh landmark.

efi.ed.ac.uk

1 3

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Aug 14

On the 19th September, join us, @scottishaialliance.bsky.social and Children's Parliament for a Resource Showcase for teachers on the use of AI in the Schools 📚💻 at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social and online! dataschools.education/aishowcase/

AI in Scottish Schools: A Showcase of Resources for Primary and Secondary Teachers - Data Education in Schools

When: Friday 19th September 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+1 (in person), 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+1 (online) Where: In person (Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1.55) and online (MS Teams) REGISTER: link Join ...

dataschools.education

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Aug 7

There are still places available on our FREE AI & Data Literacy professional learning courses for teachers and senior leaders. We can fund at least 50% of classroom cover. APPLY NOW! dataschools.education/about-data-l...

AI and Data Literacy courses for teachers and senior leaders 2025-2026 - Data Education in Schools

Our courses: Data science is the ability to ask questions, collect, analyse, interpret, communicate about data. As technology makes it easier to collect vast amounts of data, the skills to use data to...

dataschools.education

1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎉We are honoured to have been Highly Commended at the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Data, Culture & Society Digital Research Prizes ceremony in the category “Best Impact from a Data-Led project”. We have been awarded for our data-themed Escape Rooms: dataschools.education/cdcs-digital...

CDCS Digital Research Prize 2025 - Data Education in Schools

We are honoured to have been Highly Commended at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Data, Culture & Society (CDCS) Digital Research Prizes ceremony in the category “Best Impact from a Data-Led p...

dataschools.education

1

Reposted by Data Education in Schools

blairdardieprimary.bsky.social @blairdardieprimary.bsky.social · Jun 19

P4 became Agents of Data today - they had to infiltrate a secret base, using their observation, analysis and problem-solving skills. @dataschools.bsky.social we loved our missions today and can’t wait for more. Over and out P4 Agents. #workingtogether #digitallearning

1 1 5

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Jun 19

Amazing! 👏

1

Reposted by Data Education in Schools

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 28

Next year's dates of our successful 4-day professional learning courses are out NOW 📚 we will offer a #dataliteracy course for primary teachers and a data and #AIliteracy course for secondary teachers. Apply by the 21st June: dataschools.education/about-data-l...

1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 28

Next year's dates of our successful 4-day professional learning courses are out NOW 📚 we will offer a #dataliteracy course for primary teachers and a data and #AIliteracy course for secondary teachers. Apply by the 21st June: dataschools.education/about-data-l...

1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 28

Did you miss last week's #TRAILS launch? Join one of two other online sessions on the 3rd and 5th June and get access to new #AILiteracy resources🤖 scroll down this page to register: dataschools.education/weve-launche...

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 23

Do high school #learners use #GenAI tools for learning? What do they use it for? What are their concerns about using this technology? What do they think is fair AI use for learners and for teachers? Join us online on the 10 June to discuss these questions: dataschools.education/young-people...

1 1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 23

Did you miss today's launch event? We have additional online sessions in early June as well: dataschools.education/teaching-res...

Teaching Responsible AI Literacy in Secondary Schools - Data Education in Schools

Do you want to use new AI technologies in your teaching practice? Do you want to teach young people about this new technology? Come along to in-person or online sessions from the University of Edinb...

dataschools.education

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 23

Now at the Edinburgh Futures Institute! We're launching hashtag#TRAILS - Teaching Responsible AI Literacy in Schools, our dedicated website to showcase our work on hashtag#AILiteracy in Scottish schools: trails.scot.

1 2

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 21

And you can sign-up to our launch event to get free resources 🤖 dataschools.education/teaching-res...

Teaching Responsible AI Literacy in Secondary Schools - Data Education in Schools

Do you want to use new AI technologies in your teaching practice? Do you want to teach young people about this new technology? Come along to in-person or online sessions from the University of Edinburgh and get access to new resources for AI literacy! Each session is repeated so please...

dataschools.education

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 21

Here's a direct link to the handbook: trails.scot/resource/tea...

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 21

Important announcement 📣 We are launching our ‘Teach AI Literacy: A Guide for Teachers’ handbook and a series of lesson materials to teach (with) #AI responsibly in Scottish schools. Find all the resources at our dedicated website #TRAILS: trails.scot

2 2 1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 21

A reminder that you can still book a space for this #AILiteracy event on Friday. Don't miss the chance!

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 19

⏰THIS FRIDAY at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (and online), learn about teaching #AILiteracy in the schools and get access to new #resources!

Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/46dcf4...

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 19

Other online dates available too: dataschools.education/teaching-res...

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 19

⏰THIS FRIDAY at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (and online), learn about teaching #AILiteracy in the schools and get access to new #resources!

Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/46dcf4...

1 1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · May 1

Introducing the Data Cycle (#PPDAC) At Early Level 📖 This resource gives practitioners ideas on how to introduce the PPDAC process to our youngest learners. dataschools.education/resource/int...

Introducing PPDAC At Early Level - Data Education in Schools

Classroom ideas for practitioners. Data Education can be delivered to our youngest learners by introducing PPDAC At Early Level.

dataschools.education

1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Apr 29

WHY SHOULD LEARNERS LEARN ABOUT #DATALITERACY ❓📊

Data can be used to solve problems and improve lives. Whether or not learners intend to work in data science, we want young people to be informed critical activists. Learners can develop these skills at any age.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcfJ...

Why Should My Learners Learn About Data?

YouTube video by Moray House School of Education and Sport

www.youtube.com

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Apr 23

From your plate to the planet: the environmental impact of what we eat 🌍🍽️ In this lesson, learners will gather and visualise, evaluatem and use #data about the carbon footprint associated with different food items.
#environment #earth dataschools.education/resource/pla...

From your plate to the planet: the environmental impact of what we eat - Data Education in Schools

Teaching resource and lesson plan - using data to understand the environmental impact of what we eat

dataschools.education

1

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Apr 22

How is Data Used in Real Life ❓

This video explains how data is used by us as data citizens and provides examples of how data is used in a range of work settings (manufacturing, hospitality).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQX_...

@morayhouse.bsky.social

How is Data Used in Real Life?

YouTube video by Moray House School of Education and Sport

www.youtube.com

1 3

Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · Apr 3

Who do you trust with your data❓
This video explains why it is important to be critical of decisions made using data, be aware of possible bias and of your rights and responsibilities about data privacy www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efy8...

1