A new award recognising educators for innovation in the use of digital technology has been launched in Scotland. The scheme aims to highlight the outstanding work of educators who champion digital skills in classrooms and beyond. The awards are free to enter, and open to those working in all areas of compulsory, vocational and post-compulsory education and training.
The Digital Educator Award Scotland programme seeks to accelerate high quality digital learning, teaching and leadership in schools, colleges, higher education institutions and support organisations.
The award is completely freeand open to educational practitioners in all areas of compulsory, vocational and post-compulsory education and training.
The programme offers ready-to-go resources within an established Digital Educator Award structure, and is linked to the Essential digital skills framework, the Digital Skills for Scottish Educators, the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) standards for teaching in Further Education and ISTE standards for higher education.
Recognition is available in three categories:
Digital Educator Award – recognises educators who demonstrate continued, varied, and effective digital learning and teaching. Submissions should highlight how teaching strategies have positively impacted student learning, motivation, attainment, or engagement.
Digital Influencer Award – This award recognises educators and practitioners whose collaborative efforts have significantly impacted teaching, learning, assessment, or professional development, with visible influence on colleagues within or beyond their organisation.
Digital Leader Award – This award recognises the impact of strategic digital leadership in schools, colleges, or organisations. The candidate should demonstrate how their decisions have shaped digital policy and guided the organisation’s digital strategy.