We’re delighted to announce that we have joined the Scottish Government-funded Centre for Teaching Excellence as the newly established 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. Launched in 2023, 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 will 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 will provide:
- 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. Topics covered will include AI and Creativity in English, Supporting Schools with AI policy, Using AI Responsibly in Schools, and Supporting Inclusive Education with Digital Tools.
Alongside the Digital Education and AI Hub, two new hubs have been launched: the Innovation in pedagogy to enhance classroom practice hub, hosted by the University of Strathclyde, and the Pedagogy to support attainment in diverse classrooms hub, hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
Last week, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth met teacher secondees at the CfTE. Watch the video to learn more about their innovative approaches to improving teaching practice and making a difference for Scotland’s learners: https://x.com/ScotGovEdu/status/2018655716718825698?s=20
To find out more about the Digital Education and AI hub, you can email Serdar.Abaci@ed.ac.uk.
The Hub will be hosted by the University of Edinburgh Moray House School of Education and Sport, and its team will be based in the Edinburgh Futures Institute.