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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Sep 13

Fully obsessed with the September @adobeexpress.adobe.com creative challenge. A cosy quilt that lets learners show off what matters most to them. Dying to see colleagues attempts - gies a swatch of your patch!

Get quilting 🧶 adobe.ly/acequilt

More info 👉 adobeapacedu.com/september-cr...

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Sep 13

Congratulations! I found Orbital very hard going despite its size so extra kudos to you. Since we’re coming into Autumn I’m going to suggest something witchy…

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Sep 12

What a week! Had a wonderful time at the worldwide ADE & ALC meetup where I got to chat a bit about the creative magic of constraint and one of the most fun film projects I’ve ever done in the classroom. 🎬🤫 #AppleEdu

education.apple.com/story/250014...

Thinking Inside the Box: The Creative Magic of Constraint in

A quick exploration of a silent film video project which uses the creative magic of constraints to help students explore their creativity, problem solving and lateral thinking.

education.apple.com

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Sep 5

What is this and how does one play 👀

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Sep 5

EXCUSE ME?!?!? This is huge. Immediately ran off to try it. 🙌

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am so beyond lucky to get to work with such talented people. Wishing our lovely Lauren every single bit of luck and success back at LHS 🍀

And utterly delighted to be back on stage with @mrsmjwilcox.bsky.social, this time as a dazzling duo! 👯‍♀️✨

DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣Team Changes🏉

We're excited to welcome @mrsmjwilcox.bsky.social to the Digital Learning Team as our new Curriculum Support Officer - Connected Falkirk, Connected Learning & STEM! 🥳

We also wish the very best to our outgoing officer Lauren McKechnie who has been outstanding in her work with us. 🏫🎓

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Jul 8

Just two digi gals brightening up week two of summer in the office by trying the viral M&S sandwich - purely in the name of research. 💭

Verdict was mixed - as @misslbairdfc.bsky.social could tell instantly by our puzzled first bite faces! 🍓

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Jun 26

What 👏 A 👏 Year 👏!

And this is covers only 🤏some of 🤏 the amazing work we are privileged to be able do as a team with our fabulous Falkirk schools and ELCs.🌟

DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · Jun 26

As the sun sets on the last full day of term, here is a wee view of (just some of) our year in numbers for academic session 2024 - 2025. The Digital Learning Team at have had brilliant time working with Falkirk schools, teachers and learners - we can't wait to do it all again next session! 🙌✨

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Jun 25

P7 are absolutely essential members of the Connected Falkirk team during 'The Churn'. We hope you have fond memories of your primary school device, and we can't wait to see how you all get on at secondary school. Good luck one and all! 🏫🍎🎒

connectedfalk.bsky.social @connectedfalk.bsky.social · Jun 25

'The Churn' 2024/25 is ✨COMPLETE✨! A huge thank you to all of our Falkirk P7s and their teachers for their hard work preparing and taking care of their devices for the new owners! We love having you as part of the Connected Falkirk Team for the day. Wishing you ALL the best for your S1 adventure! 🙌

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 30

The final day of DLLW25 was an absolute belter. Esteemed guests Steve Munby and Dan Fitzpatrick working with leaders and educators to explore possible futures and encourage progress over perfection. Strong messages and plenty of food for thought. 🧠💭

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 28

Day 3 of DLLW25 has been all about creativity with Nicole and Ruth from Adobe. Exploring Adobe Express and AI to design our own handbags 👜 , greenhouses 🌱, cars 🚗 , holiday homes 🏡 and cosy classrooms 👩🏻‍🏫!

Falkirk now has 🎨 OVER 5O 🎨 Adobe Creative Eductors to lead the way with digital creativity! 🌟

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · May 26

It was so wonderful to see everyone!

Big thanks to @missp-chs.bsky.social & Mr Paterson from @larberthigh.bsky.social for participating in the panel. And to @aiwithaileen.bsky.social and @tricksybell.bsky.social for sharing their working knowledge and experiences with NotebookLM and Google Sites.

DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 26

Brilliant start to DLLW25 today with Andy and Laura from Canopy. Lots of interest in Gemini (especially canvas) 😯 ‘that’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen!’ and NotebookLM 👀 ‘I didn’t know we needed that until I saw it’. The Knoster/King model also giving LOTS of food for thought! 💭

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 15

Places are filling up for @theaieducator.io event on Thursday 29th May at Larbert High as part of Falkirk's Digital Learning Leadership Week. This is NOT to be missed - get in while you can!

Register here 👉 forms.gle/TMZKiWA6ALPG...

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · May 15

Falkirk folk - come and work with us!

👉 myjobscotland.gov.uk/423966

connectedfalk.bsky.social @connectedfalk.bsky.social · May 15

📢 Secondment Opportunity 📢

Join our Falkirk Digital Learning Team as ⚡Education Support Officer for Connected Falkirk, Learning & STEM⚡

👉Falkirk Council applicants only
👉Starts Aug 2025, up to 23 months
👉52 week post, ESO scale
👉Line manager approval needed

Apply: myjobscotland.gov.uk/423966

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 15

There are only 🎱EIGHT spaces left🎱 to join Dan Fitzpatrick's interactive workshop on Thursday 29th as part of Falkirk's Digital Learning Leadership Week. This is your chance to meet and work directly with The AI Educator himself! Sign up now: forms.gle/8guG6pADYpsX...

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · May 13

I have just jumped out of my chair to announce this to the whole @fcqiteam.bsky.social office! I am beyond buzzing that Falkirk has one of the first ELCCs to gain this amazing new digital award for Early Years. Very, very well deserved @karenweir.bsky.social & @glaird.bsky.social! 👏

Kinnaird Waters Early Learning Childcare Centre @kinnairdwaters.bsky.social · May 13

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We are thrilled to announce that we have received the…

Digital Early Years Award!🥳📱🖥️📸

We are proud how effectively we equip our children with real life digital experiences during their play.🌟⌚️🔦📽️

The 1️⃣st in @fcqiteam.bsky.social !🆕🎉

@digital-schools.bsky.social @kabercrombie.bsky.social

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 12

Tue 27th of May is a Google/Canopy event for teachers. Focused on enhancing learning, saving time, and creating inclusive learning environments - there is sure to be plenty of tips, tricks and food for thought. 🤔💭 You don't have to be familiar with Google tools to attend!

Sign up: bit.ly/FalkDLLW

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · May 12

Digital Learning Leadership Week kicks off on Mon 26th May with a Google/Canopy event focused on leadership for our Falkirk school leaders and change makers. Are you leading on digital in your school? This event is for you! 🎯

For more information and to sign up visit: bit.ly/FalkDLLW

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Apr 22

I LOVED making my shape bird in Keynote for World Creativity and Innovation Day! I chose one of the sassiest birds I've ever met - the secretarybird. 🐦💅

👀 education.apple.com/story/250014...

Want to try? Template here: education.apple.com/resource/250...

#WCID #EveryoneCanCreate #Creativity

The Curious Secretarybird

I couldn't resist joining others in making my bird for World Creativity and Innovation Day!

education.apple.com

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Apr 1

Loved this super simple yet effective idea for a QR display in @stfrancisp6.bsky.social! As an extension, learners scan to access a Blooket focused on practicing whichever times table they want to work on. Independent and interactive with pupil choice and reflection on learning and progress. 👌🧮✨

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Apr 1

This was absolutely wonderful. Big up the Digi Dream Team. Each and every one of you were a credit to your group, your school and yourselves.

a woman wearing a red kansas state shirt is cheering

ALT: a woman wearing a red kansas state shirt is cheering

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Apr 1

Despite every day feeling a bit like April Fools Day recently, this remains true. Media and information literacy is more important now than ever and April Fools day pranks by big companies can be a great way into discussing the importance of critically evaluating information online. 🤡🤔💭

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · Mar 27

The Falkirk Learning to Achieve Festival 2025 is almost upon us! We are delighted that there are several sessions showcasing digital learning, teaching and assessment from colleagues across a range of Falkirk establishments. 📱💻👩‍💻

Take a look at the schedule 👀 bit.ly/LTA25SIGNUP

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Mar 25

There is defo ‘Lego Movie baddie’ vibes to deciding to glue it, I’ve been holding off. I am partial to a wee resin craft though…🤩

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Kerry Abercrombie @kabercrombie.bsky.social · Mar 25

I could not love this more! My big question is, did they glue it?! I'm still considering whether to glue our @digilearnfalk.bsky.social QR code 🤔💭

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