Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science

🚨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

🚨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...

📢 June newsletter out now! Featuring BGE Survey, opportunity to share you key issues you'd like in the annual report, STACS Connected speaker slides & event photos, STACS spotlight & updates.

Sign up at stacs.scot & join the conversation on connected.stacs.scot

🚨Great to see almost over 50% of CS departments have taken part in STACS survey, exploring what helps CS departments uptake grow & also the barriers. All findings will be anonymised & shared with the STACS community!

Take part here connected.stacs.scot/posts/85075764

3/Our amazing speakers covered crucial areas like closing the gender gap in Computing Science, AI, hands-on physical computing, and more. It was also great to have @Raspberry_Pi and @SSERCDigital part of this event hosted at the amazing @jpmorgan venue!

2/This kind of cross-stage, multi-council collaboration is incredibly rare and immensely valuable for the teaching community.

The event was a hub of networking, idea-sharing, and professional development.

1/Over 80 Primary and Secondary teachers delivering Computing Science from 23 councils across Scotland – from the Highlands to Dumfries and Galloway, South Ayrshire, and beyond attended Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science annual in person conference.

📢It's National #ThankATeacherDay! Thank all primary & secondary teachers who are working hard to inspire pupils into Computing Science & the tech sector, & to all the teachers in other subjects who are delivering, supporting & championing the subject. You are all amazing.

📢 Our annual report will feature a dedicated advocacy section, highlighting key concerns from community:
- Class sizes, recruitment, uni entry, equity of access & more.

What else should be included? Join the conversation and have your say on: connected.stacs.scot

🚨New job posting space created on STACS Connected. Ask questions directly with teachers from the school or council posting the job. Get genuine insights into the school or department to help with your next career move.

Explore opportunities here:
connected.stacs.scot

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

🚨Event reminder tomorrow! Up-skilling Assessment tutorial - Session 3 takes place on Tue 10 June at 7pm. An excellent chance to put in place some preparation for your new classes. Looking forward to seeing you online! connected.stacs.scot/events/upskl...

#ByTeachersForTeachers #UpskillWithSTACS

🚨Can you help a fellow CS teacher.

Anyone delivering NPA web design who might be able to offer guidance around planning and assessment?

Join the conversation on connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers

A fantastic evening at the @stacshq.bsky.social Connect Event at J P Morgan in Glasgow with @fhscodeclub.bsky.social

I attended a fab session on closing the gender gap. Then presented on AI Tools to Support Teaching and co-presented with Derek Harris on the new NPA Computing Technologies.

And evening of Computing Science Teacher chat 😁 @stacshq.bsky.social

Great session from @ssercdigital.bsky.social for this evening's @stacshq.bsky.social festival! #Stacs #computingscience @microbit.org @elecfreaks.bsky.social @compsciscot.bsky.social

🚨Annual STACS Connected in person event tonight. Reminder those who signed up ID will be required on entry - photo of passport or driving licence.

Great selection of speakers for both Primary & Secondary CS & swag!

See you there!

In collaboration with @BarclaysUK, @Tech_She_Can is offering a unique opportunity for selected female students, currently in S5, to explore tech apprenticeship roles at Barclays, Glasgow.

Find out more - June 3, 4:00pm - 4:30pm events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49eab3...

Exciting! 📣 Uni of Aberdeen seeks a Lecturer in Computer Science Education (EDU143A) to shape our new STEM programme & relaunch PGDE Computing Science. Full/part-time, Grade 7 (£51k-£55k). Apply by June 12, 2025: www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/vacanci...

🚨Great to see so many departments completed the survey so far!

What makes CS tick survey is LIVE! All findings will be shared with the STACS community to inform and empower teachers, ultimately benefiting our pupils.

Survey link on connected.stacs.scot

Less than 15 tickets left.

Ticket sales end Saturday midnight!!

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🚨How can we close the gender gap in Computing Science?
Join @Mari_Clare , Debbie Kennedy & Alan Furniss for the Gender Gap Panel Discussion – practical insights from primary & secondary teachers tackling gender balance head-on. 💡

🎟️ Get your ticket: bit.ly/STACSConnected25

🚨Want to see what Computing Science looks like in action?

Kevin Reid and Graeme Robertson from SSERC will be leading Practical Computing in Action – an interactive session featuring real classroom experiences and hands-on ideas you can take straight into your teaching!

🎟️ bit.ly/STACSConnected25

🚨Excited about combining coding and literacy in the classroom?

@StNiniansLib Code Reads – explore how reading, pixel art creation, and more can bring literacy and coding together in fun, creative ways!

🎟️ Get your ticket: bit.ly/STACSConnected25

Next Tech Girls x Sky Insight Day in Livingston! 👩‍💻 This June 19th, 9:30-3:30 PM, enjoy a hands-on day exploring tech careers. Connect with pros, play an interactive Agile game & get your Qs answered. Open to girls/women aged 16-25. Lunch provided!
nexttechgirls.com/events/sky-i...

Less than 20 tickets left and 3 days left to get them. Ticket sales end midnight Saturday!

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🚨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

📢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.
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#ByTeachersForTeachers

We also place huge value on the brilliant ideas and knowledge shared by our attendees, ensuring these insights are amplified across the community.

Join us on Tuesday, June 10th at 7pm all sessions are on connected.stacs.scot and will be recorded.

#ByTeachersForTeachers

STACS Connected Bringing together the community of teachers in Scotland, both Primary and Secondary, delivering Computing Science to learn from each other, support each other, and inspire many.

for our pupils.

This isn't just about our brilliant tutors; while their insights are invaluable, all our sessions are designed to be highly interactive and engaging, packed with practical takeaways and resources that have quickly become a community favourite - particularly the swag bags!.