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03.09.26
Research perspectives on AI and learning: watch the video
Is AI changing how we learn? What impact does AI have on students as individuals? Is it good or bad for education? Our programme director Professor Judy Robertson and University of Edinburgh colleague Dr Ben Williamson discuss research evidence in the video below. Watch here
News
27.08.26
Announcing the Teaching Data in Primary Schools course
As the Digital Education and AI for Advancing Pedagogy Hub at The Centre for Teaching Excellence, we are delivering the online course “Teaching Data in Primary Schools”. This professional learning course for primary teachers in Scotland will be hosted by CfTE Online, the Centre for Teaching Excellence’s digital platform at…
News
19.08.26
Digital Education and AI Literacy Hub – Seminar Series – Autumn/Winter 2026
We are pleased to announce our autumn/winter 2026 seminar series for the Digital Education and AI Literacy for Advancing Pedagogy Hub at The Centre for Teaching Excellence. * More events coming soon. Keep an eye on this page* 2nd Sep 2026 – AI Readiness in Scottish Schools This event will…
Data science will change how you see your subject. It will give you resources and ideas for your lessons and inspire your pupils
Teacher (4 Day data science course)
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…
Event date
19/11/2026
Youth View: Young people’s voices on social media restrictions in Australia and Scotland
As Scotland prepares to introduce social media restrictions for under 16s, we will hear from young people in Australia and Scotland discussing their experiences, concerns and perspectives regarding these restrictions and the impact, both potential and actual, on their lives. We will also hear from researchers who have been evaluating…