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30.09.26
Announcing a Live Lessons series
We are pleased to announce a series of Live Lessons in partnership with Digital Skills Education, including some of our most popular interactive lessons! Keep an eye on this page for updates. Defend the Rhino with Data and AI (11:00, 22 October 2026). Register now: link Plug in the Numbers…
News
25.09.26
Guidance on recent news media coverage of AI
You might have seen concerning stories in the news about how AI might destroy humanity by 2030 or take down the whole internet in the next year. How seriously should we take these stories? Read the our position statement on the matter.
News
22.09.26
Now live: research briefs for teachers in Scotland
As part of our work for as the Digital Education and AI Literacy in Advancing Pedagogy Hub at The Centre for Teaching Excellence, we have worked with Teacher Associates across Scotland to develop research briefs designed to support teachers in their practice. You can now download the six research briefs…
Data science will change how you see your subject. It will give you resources and ideas for your lessons and inspire your pupils
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Event date
22/10/2026
Defend the Rhino with Data and AI
Join us and Digital Skills Education for an exciting YouTube livestreamed interactive lesson for school pupils. This event is part of a series featuring some of the most popular interactive lessons we have offered throughout the years. Learn more: Announcing a Live Lessons series. Take part in this interactive activity…
Event date
10/12/2026
Practical Digital Tools for Teachers: Building Your Classroom Toolkit
Digital technology is part of everyday classroom life, but effective digital practice is about more than knowing how to use particular tools. Understanding when, why and how technology can add value to learning and teaching is an important part of developing classroom practice. Practical Digital Tools for Teachers is a…
Event date
04/11/2026
Using AI responsibly for ASN Support with Trellis
Trellis is an AI scribe for additional support needs paperwork which is currently being used across 78 schools in seven Scottish councils. It was developed and piloted in schools as part of the Scottish Government CivTech challenge in 2025. During this session, Andy Bell, its CEO, will share what the…