New guidelines on schools and digital technologies have been published. The European Commission with 'New guidelines to help teachers lead Europe's digital education (New guidelines to help teachers lead European digital education)' aims to more effectively support teachers and educators in the use of digital technologies in the classroom.
The document focuses on the operational areas, promoting understanding of the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), promoting digital literacy, and combating misinformation. Teachers choosing high-quality content for digital education will be able to rely on practical and easily accessible tools, such as ready-to-use classroom examples; clear quality criteria; updated definitions; and an easy-to-use guide. They will also be able to consult an updated glossary and lesson plans on critical thinking, cyberbullying, AI, and strategies for preparing students for online challenges.
The four key points on which the study focuses are, in detail:
- Artificial intelligence. To comply with regulations like the AI Act, while promoting stronger ethics and critical thinking among students;
- Countering disinformation. To become responsible digital citizens. Practical tips for building resilience against fake news and harmful content;
- High-quality computer science. Practical strategies for high-quality computer science education, based on the analysis of real-life examples and case studies.
- Digital education content. For the first time, unambiguous and proven-quality criteria are offered; with step-by-step support, teachers will be able to explore potential classroom scenarios, evaluating digital educational content for the specific needs of their classrooms.
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