Teacher of the Year Award

Anyone. Students, parents/guardians, family, friends, colleagues, or principals. Nominators must be at least 14 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals younger than 14, and if such a submission is identified, it will be deleted immediately

Only teachers currently working at a school that uses itslearning.

No. Each person may only submit one nomination. This also equals one entry in the raffle.

After you submit your nomination, the teacher will be contacted by itslearning to let them know they’ve been nominated.

They’ll be given the choice to confirm whether they’d like to participate in the campaign. As part of this process, we will also verify their credentials - for example, confirming that they are currently teaching at an institution using itslearning.

• If the teacher chooses not to participate, their information will be deleted. Your name will still remain in the raffle.
• If the teacher is not teaching at an itslearning institution, the nomination will not be valid, and in this case both the nomination and your raffle entry will be void.

All nominations will be carefully reviewed by the itslearning team. We are looking for teachers who truly make a difference in the lives of their students and communities. The selection of the three winners will be based on the following criteria:

1. Inspiration & Motivation – How the teacher inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.

2. Impact on Students – Clear examples of how the teacher has made a positive difference in students’ lives.

3. Engagement & Creativity – How the teacher creates meaningful, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences.

4. Community Contribution – How the teacher contributes to building a supportive, respectful, and collaborative school environment.

5. Overall Story – The strength, authenticity, and heart of the nomination shared.

We want this award to highlight teachers who go above and beyond, making learning meaningful and memorable for their students.

Three teachers worldwide will be recognized and receive:

• A personalised plaque
• itslearning merchandise
• A free online training and consultation session for their school
• A Bluetooth dancing robot speaker (Robert)
• Breakfast for the teacher and the colleagues

All nominators enter a raffle to win Robert, the Bluetooth dancing robot speaker (one entry per person).

All nominations must be submitted by October 3.

Selected quotes/nomination texts may be used in marketing, such as on social media or landing pages, but only if you have provided explicit consent

No. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or any other platform.

We respect your privacy. Here’s everything you need to know about how your personal data is handled in connection with the Teachers of the Year campaign.

Who is responsible for the data?

The data controller is itslearning AS, Edvard Griegs vei 1, Bergen, 5059 Norway.

If you have questions about this campaign, contact info@itslearning.com.

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@itslearning.com

What data do we collect?

• From nominators: name, email, role, institution, and nomination text (quote).

• From nominated teachers: name, school, and (if provided) email.

We do not request or process sensitive personal data.

Why do we collect this data (purpose)?

• To manage and administer the Teacher of the Year campaign.

• To contact nominators and selected teachers.

• To share selected quotes and stories (only with consent).

• To run the raffle for nominators.

What is the legal basis?

The processing is based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@itslearning.com.

Will my data be transferred outside the EU/EEA?

Data is stored within the EU/EEA/UK. If third-party tools (e.g., Microsoft or Google Forms) are used and data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, itslearning ensures safeguards are in place such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Copies of these safeguards can be requested at privacy@itslearning.com.

How long will my data be stored?

Personal data will be stored only for the duration of the campaign. Once the winners are announced and the campaign ends, data will be securely deleted by the end November 2025.

What are my rights under GDPR?

You have the right to:

• Access your data.

• Correct any incorrect or incomplete data.

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restrict or object to processing.

• Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@itslearning.com.

Can I lodge a complaint?

Yes. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority:

• Norway: Datatilsynet

• Sweden: Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)

• Denmark: Datatilsynet

• Finland: Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman

• Germany: Die Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)

• UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Where does the data come from?

All data is provided directly by nominators through the nomination form.

Is automated decision-making used?

No. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in this campaign.