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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our Robot Cards are ready to meet you! 🤖 Claim your free set to introduce data and maths to your primary pupils in a fun, playful way! We have a limited number of sets available for teachers in Scotland; fill in the form to express your interest. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Get ready to meet our Robot Cards 🤖 the first batch is on its way for the new school year!⏰ Developed by us in collaboration with The National Robotarium, they offer fun, interactive ways introduce data and maths concepts to your primary pupils 🖊️ Stay tuned!

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

💡 Opportunity for teachers in the senior school ⬇️ Join the event “Teaching Data Science in the Senior School” and be introduced to the NPA Data Science Qualification: dataschools.education/events/an-in.... 22/04/2026, 16:00-17:00 BST, Online

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An Introduction to Teaching Data Science in the Senior School - Data Education in Schools

This event “Teaching Data Science in the Senior School” will introduce you to the NPA Data Science Qualification and delivering it. In this one hour session you will be shown how to teach Data Science...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🗓️Designing EdTech for Equity: A workshop for teachers and education technology developers at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social We offer support for travel and parking costs, and teaching supply cover/book vouchers! www.de.ed.ac.uk/designing-ed...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📣 Teachers, join us at the STEP National Education Conference 2026! We will offer the workshops "Saving the world with Data" and "TRAILS.scot: Teach Responsible AI Literacy in Scottish Schools". Further information on the session and how to book your place: steachersep.org.uk/conference-2...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🎉Our brand new ROBOT CARDS are out NOW! 🤖 This shiny new teaching resource gives primary students an introduction to concepts in statistics and data analysis, and encourage learners to gain an interest in Robotics. dataschools.education/resource/rob...

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Robot Cards - Data Education in Schools

What are Robot Cards? The Data Education in Schools Team have been developing Robot Cards. These have been created for use in a Primary School classroom to give students an introduction to concepts in...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📚 We are proud to announce the release of "Teaching for Digital Futures": our guides and resources to help educators teach digital, data, and AI literacies in the classroom, in one Edinburgh Diamond-published book series ⬇️ @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Building on an idea shared in one of our Data Literacy Professional Learning sessions, primary teacher Julie Horsburgh shares her class's experience with reading The Boy at the Back of the Class, which offers a child's perspective on the refugee crisis ⬇️ youtu.be/T0288q42cNE?...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We partnered with the East Lothian Digital Learning team to create a progression planner and teacher's pack to support primary schools looking to use Micro:bits in the classroom! Check the resources: dataschools.education/microbits-ea...

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We had a brilliant session with @dataschools.bsky.social and @scottishaialliance.bsky.social a few weeks ago where we shared our Children's Rights & AI Teaching Pack with a wonderful audience from the education sector. There is clear demand for quality resources to support AI literacy in schools.

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The resources themselves - 6 lessons for primary schools with slides, lesson plans & resources - can be found for free here: www.scottishai.com/children-and... And for lots more, including @dataschools.bsky.social's excellent AI literacy handbook for teachers, check out trails.scot/resource/

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Resources for Primary Teachers: Children's Rights & AI: Teaching Pack — Scottish AI Alliance

Resources for Primary Teachers. This P5-7 Teaching Pack from Children's Parliament introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a way that’s practical, ethical and age-appropriate, with children’s huma...

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Maths Week Scotland @handle.invalid · 06/10/2025

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

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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...

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

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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!

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🎉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...

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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...

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Blairdardie Primary School @blairdardieprimary.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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.

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

⏰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...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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...

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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.

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

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...

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Why Should My Learners Learn About Data?

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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...

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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

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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

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How is Data Used in Real Life?

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We have identified #outcomes across the whole #BGE (Broad General Education) and grouped them into topics suitable for applying #DataSkills. dataschools.education/resource/dat...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

It's AI in Schools Week❗We include #AIliteracy in our work supporting the professional development of teachers and the digital literacy of school learners. Read more and download our resources: dataschools.education/ai-literacy/

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

💥 We were happy to welcome @stv.news to one of the sessions of our February run of the Unbelievably Creative show at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social 🎤 Read the full story: dataschools.education/unbelievably...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

TOOLS 🛠️ This video explains how to gather and display data using tools already in the classroom or learning environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoXs...

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Programme director Judy Robertson and Jen Ross (@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social) talked about their work on #responsibleAI in the schools at the Goodison Group Scotland’s Futures Forum at @parliament.scot 👉 dataschools.education/goodison-gro... @braiduk.bsky.social

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Have you ever tried our asynchronous Interactive Lessons designed by Digital Skills Education? #DefendtheRhino 🦏 , #CodeYourOwnDataSelfie 🤳 , #PlugInTheNumbers 🔌 , and #UnmaskingDataDisasters 📊 are waiting for your learners: dataschools.education/events/

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

❓ ‘Guess Who’ is a well known children’s game that can help us to think about data, categorisation and pattern matching. Create your own game following our guidelines 👉https://buff.ly/xslqbAN

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

👀 Can you spot the "unbelievable" art made with AI? This is a Digital Skills Education interactive family show... where creativity meets technology! Book a ticket to attend the show at Edinburgh Science Festival 🖥️ 🔬 buff.ly/ig1ILA3

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Last month, we were delighted to work with partners at Digital Skills Education to bring the free, interactive Unbelievably Creative #AI Show to the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social. 140 secondary learners from Edinburgh schools attended the show across six dates! 💡👩‍🎨 buff.ly/3Y7qeOv

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Did you know that we published a zine collecting young people's take on AI in education? The zine was part of the @braiduk.bsky.social project and was produced in collaboration with Digital Education colleagues at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Download it at the link below 👇 buff.ly/FUAlutG

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The last step of the #PPDAC cycle is: CONCLUSIONS 🔄 Drawing conclusions is all about explaining results and storytelling with data. Learn more in this video 👉 buff.ly/3EVagqA

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Education practitioners in Scotland are invited to attend #STEMNation Open Days across Scotland in February and March 📚 learn more and book your FREE tickets:

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🏰 What do you get when you cross an ancient Scottish castle with cutting edge cyber security? Our friends at Cyber Skills Live invite schools around the world to take part in a live cyber security lesson on the 13th March 👩‍💻 find out more and book a free spot:

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Defend Stirling Castle - Free cyber security lesson for schools

Teachers: Register for our interactive hands-on lesson for pupils aged 10+. Open to learners from around the world. Two times available.

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

📣 Teachers, create new resources! Here are links to some of the best tools for collaboration and resource creation on the internet. And If you have any suggestions for any other resources our how-tos to be included, get in touch! buff.ly/3QnPfan

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

📧 Whether you've already attended our events and used our resources, or you're a newbie, subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest news and learn about fantastic data-themed opportunities! buff.ly/3QYFosp #DataLiteracy

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Data Education in Schools @dataschools.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Data and Analysis in the #PPDAC cycle 🔄 This video explains how learners can collect, organise and sort their data in a range of ways before analysing it and reflecting on their analysis and conclusions. buff.ly/3WWWXvI

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