West College Scotland

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Written By Kraig Brown

West College Scotland will build on their previous experience of successfully establishing coding clubs in six Renfrewshire secondary schools and bring an adapted model to Inverclyde. Using learning from the previous projects, which were supported by Digital Xtra Fund, WCS will work with three secondary schools in Inverclyde to engage pupils from deprived areas and inspire them to understand and create with technology. The project will include three main elements:

  • Ongoing support for three school-run clubs, including a team of West College Scotland student STEM ambassadors who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for coding with pupils while gaining valuable experience

  • A Game Jam at the College’s Greenock campus, where all participating pupils will have the opportunity to share their achievements

  • CPD sessions for teachers, enabling them to engage pupils using micro:bits, virtual reality, and digital making. Teachers will receive packs containing resources and lessons plans developed during previous projects, enabling them to launch coding clubs in their own schools

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