Since January 2026 we have joined the Scottish Government-funded Centre for Teaching Excellence as the Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Advancing Pedagogy Research Hub.
The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CfTE) supports research and innovation in teaching practice for all children and young people with the aim of making Scotland a world-leader in teaching practice. The CfTE brings together a range of thematic hubs that will together develop both teacher and young people’s competencies to support 21st-century learning.
The Digital Education and AI hub works to establish and support a thriving professional learning community for Scottish teachers interested in developing research-informed practice in digital, data, and AI literacy.
Led by our academic lead Professor Judy Robertson and team colleague Dr Serdar Abaci the hub provides:
- Accessible, research-informed professional learning for teachers on digital, data, and AI literacy topics.
- Opportunities for teachers and academics to share, discuss and reflect on their knowledge and pedagogical practices.
- High-quality, interactive educational materials for teachers to use in their classes, supporting them in providing engaging learning experiences for their students.
“We are delighted to establish this hub and be part of the CfTE to support all Scottish teachers by sharing practice and research about digital learning and AI in education in creative, ethical and responsible ways”, said Serdar Abaci.
The hub aims to reach all teachers across Scotland through an innovative pedagogical approach combining professional learning workshops and seminars with educational resources.
Our work so far includes…
The publication of six research briefs, developed in collaboration with Teacher Associates: Research briefs
Hub events
You are welcome to explore and join the range of events we are organising as part of the CfTE: Upcoming Digital Education and AI Hub Events.
Hub position on AI safety
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 Hub’s position statement on the matter here.