General learning links
BBC iWonder
These sites provide online learning, support and advice. They are easy to use, the learning is fun and there are some great quizzes! All content is in the process of being migrated from BBC Learning to BBC iWonder.
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iwonderBBC Make It Digital
The BBC’s Make It Digital season is a major UK-wide initiative to inspire a new generation to get creative with coding, programming and digital technology.
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/makeitdigitalCity & Guilds
City & Guilds is the UK's leading vocational awarding body. If you are looking for information about vocational qualifications, this site is well worth a visit.
Link: http://www.cityandguilds.com/Fair Work Convention
Fair work is work that offers all individuals an effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect. It balances the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers. It generates benefits for individuals, organisations and society.
Link: https://www.fairworkconvention.scot/Future Learn
They offer a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop.
Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/Future Learn (How it works)
Future Learn have developed a helpful How it Works guide for learners that are new to this resource.
Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/about/how-it-worksLEAD Scotland
Lead Scotland (Specialists in Linking Education and Disability) is a voluntary organisation set up to widen access to learning for disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland.
Link: http://www.lead.org.uk/Learn My Way
Provided by Tinder Foundation, Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.
Link: http://www.learnmyway.com/OpenLearn
The OpenLearn website gives free access to course materials from The Open University. The LearningSpace is open to learners anywhere in the world.
Link: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/PlanIT Plus
With information about careers and lifelong learning, this gateway site also provides some useful links to other websites.
Link: https://www.planitplus.net/Scottish Book Trust
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives.
Link: http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/Scottish Family Information Service
For information on childcare entitlement and availability in your area.
Link: https://www.families.scot/Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland and has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.
Link: https://www.gov.scotSkills Development Scotland - Funding for learning
SDS have information on funding, including Individual Training Accounts, that learners may be eligible for.
Link: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/fundingUshare
Ushare brings you links to open learning resources that have been recommended by lecturers, teachers and learners that support SQA's qualifications. - See more at: http://ushare.education/Ushare/Home#sthash.m9LefMzi.dpuf
Link: http://ushare.educationRelated resources
2017 Scottish Union Learning Annual Report
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Cyber Resilience: PFA Scotland
PFA Scotland handles sensitive information about its union membership of 1,300 football players across Scotland, many of whom are regularly exposed to media scrutiny and at risk of unwanted intrusion into their personal lives.
Cyber Resilience: POA Scotland, ASLEF and Usdaw
Three unions in three different sectors undertook personal cyber security training with Scottish Union Learning.
Personal Cyber Security: Community Union and Whistl
Eleven members of Community Union at the Whistl Depot in Tannochside participated in a Personal Cyber Security workshop in September 2017, delivered by Digital Skills Education Ltd.
