Digital Schools Award Scotland

In 2016 the ‘Digital Schools Awards’, a national awards programme to promote, recognise and encourage best practice use of digital technology in schools launched in the UK.

The Digital Schools Award recognizes best practice and builds on the progress already made, by providing a pathway and resources for schools seeking to do more with digital technology. The programme also recognises those who achieve excellence and supports the efforts of schools, teachers and learners in making the best use of digital technology in the classroom.

HP and AMD are providing support for the programme, including a financial commitment as well as the provision of practical support and resources.

Speaking at the launch of the Digital Schools Awards at the Scottish Learning Festival at the SECC in Glasgow, Mr Swinney said: “The Digital Schools Award is a fantastic example of industry supporting education in Scotland. It is the result of collaboration between Scottish Government, Education Scotland and the digital industry and as such it is closely aligned with the aims of the Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy.

“I welcome the support of HP and AMD in driving this initiative forward I would urge all schools to get involved.”