The Six Award Categories and Criteria

Creative Digital Content Student Award
– Open to all primary (Yrs4-6), middle and secondary students.-
Description
Highlighting students’ creativity in producing high quality digital content, such as videos, presentations or websites.
Criteria
Originality
Presentation Skills
Creativity
Technical Proficiency
Relevance to a Subject
Impact shown by the students through testimonials

Innovative Teaching with Technology Award
– Open to all educators (KG-Year 11)-
Description
Recognising teachers who creatively integrate technology in their teaching methods
Criteria
Originality
Presentation Skills
Effective use of technology
Technical Proficiency
Relevance to curriculum
Student engagement

AI in teaching and learning
– Open to all educators (KG-Year 11)-
Description
Recognising teachers who creatively incorporate the use of AI in their teaching, enhancing student learning experiences
Criteria
Student centered approach
Presentation Skills
Effective use of technology
Technical Proficiency
Relevance to curriculum
Impact on classroom teaching and learning

Digital Citizenship Award
– Open to all educators (KG-Year 11)-
Description
Recognising teachers’ efforts to instill responsible and ethical use of technology among students
Criteria
Student-centred approach
Presentation Skills
Parent involvement in the project
Project dissemination targeting the broader community
Student engagement
Impact shown by the students through testimonials

Inclusive Digital Learning Award
– Open to all educators (KG-Year 11)-
Description
Recognising educators who have demonstrated excellence in creating an inclusive digital learning environment for students with diverse learning needs
Criteria
Student engagement
Presentation Skills
Effective use of technology
Parent involvement
Use of ability-appropriate tools suitable for the specific needs of the student/s
Impact shown by the students through testimonials

Collaborative Project Award
– Open to all educators (KG-Year 11)-
Description
Recognising teamwork among school educators, demonstrating efforts between two or more educators collaborating on educational projects, combining their expertise to create impactful initiatives.
Criteria
Collaboration and Teamwork
Presentation Skills
Creativity
Project Impact on the school community
Innovation
Project Outcome