Strategic Aim 2 states:

 

"School Libraries in Scotland use digital technology to deliver high quality and efficient digital learning experiences for young people, enabling access to information and creative opportunities."

 

A childhood to career programme
Bringing computing into the classroom
Navigating the web safely
A variety of online Coding Clubs
Live cameras from the zoo
At home experiments and more
Expert advice & practical support
Virtual tours from around the world
Stories, facts, games & more
Scotland's National Museum
Tips on online safety
Scotland's anti-bullying service

Amazon Future Engineer

Amazon Future Engineer is a childhood-to-career programme aimed at children and young adults from lower income backgrounds to try computer science.

It has launched a free virtual coding programme available for students, teachers and parents to help build computer science skills for students learning at home.

Barefoot Computing

Barefoot is developed by teachers and helps to boost primary teachers' subject knowledge - bringing computing to life in the classroom.

Their website provides information on a range of computer programmes for various ages.

Be Internet Legends

Be Internet Legends is a Google initiative aims to empower young children to use the web safely and wisely.

The website is full of helpful advice, tools and resources to help children gain confidence and navigate the internet safely. 

Code Clubs

Code Club is a global network for free coding clubs for 9-13-year-olds. It is active in over 160 countries and on the website you can explore projects and free resources available online. 

Girls Who Code is a non-profit organisation which aims to close the gender gap in computer science.

Scratch is an online learning programme specifically designed for children aged between eight and 16-years-old.

Edinburgh Zoo

Animal Lovers will really appreciate the live zoo cams which Edinburgh Zoo operate. With cameras dotted around the whole park its possible to catch a glimpse of animals like pandas, tigers and koalas from the comfort of home.

Glasgow Science Centre

The Glasgow Science Centre #GSAAtHome programme is an award-winning initiative which encourages an interest in science through fun explanations and easy-to-do home experiments.

Internet Matters

Internet Matters provides expert support and practical advice on how to help children benefit from connected technology.

Museum Virtual Tours

There are plenty of museums around the world which offer virtual tours including the British Museum in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Louvre in Paris.

Nasa Kids

Broaden horizons with NASA Kids - a resource rich website which has stories, facts, games and lots of downloadable activities.

National Museum of Scotland

You can explore lots of the collections available at the National Museum of Scotland online. The museum also has plenty of interactive resources and online activities available via its website.

NSPCC

The NSPCC is a leading UK children's charity. You can find tips on talking to your child about online safety on their website.

Respect Me

Respect Me is Scotland's anti-bullying service. The website provides advice and tips on how to speak to your child about online bullying and internet safety.