奥别鈥檙别听delighted to听announce that we have joined the Scottish Government-funded 听as the newly established听Digital听Education听and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in听Advancing听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鈥檚 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 and team colleague 听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.
鈥淲e 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鈥�, 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 hub, hosted by the University of Strathclyde, and the hub, hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
Last week, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth met teacher secondees at the听CfTE. Watch the video to learn more about their innovative approaches to improving teaching practice and making a difference for Scotland鈥檚 learners:听
To find out more about the Digital Education and AI hub, you can email听Serdar.Abaci@ed.ac.uk.
The Hub will be hosted by the University of Edinburgh , and its team will be based in the .