European Schoolnet has long been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at ensuring a safe and empowering online environment for young people. While the well-known Better Internet for Kids (BIK)initiative has been instrumental in promoting online safety across Europe, European Schoolnet is now spearheading another critical project: menABLE, specifically designed to tackle the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in the digital space.
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We are delighted to invite all interested teachers and educators to participate in the first evaluation of the European strategy for a better internet for kids+ (BIK+ strategy)! Your invaluable experience and insights are crucial as we assess the progress and success of BIK+ across the EU and identify emerging issues, developments, and areas of improvement.
Digital CitizenshipWe are delighted to invite all interested parents and caretakers to take part in the first evaluation of the European strategy for a better internet for kids+ (BIK+ strategy). Your invaluable experience and insights are crucial as we assess the progress and success of BIK+ across the EU and identify emerging issues, developments, and areas of improvement.
Digital CitizenshipThe Media Literacy Champion Training of Trainers Course took place from 26-28 June 2024 in Brussels bringing together more over 20 teachers from all over Europe.
Digital CitizenshipWorld Youth Skills Day on 15 July emphasises empowering young people with skills for a sustainable future. Despite the importance of digital skills, 30% of Europeans feel unprepared for the Digital Decade, highlighting the need for better digital education. The European Commission aims for 80% of citizens to have basic digital skills by 2030, but only 55.6% currently do, urging more investment in digital training.
Digital CitizenshipBetter Internet for Kids is a European Commission initiative aimed at creating a safer and more inclusive online environment for Europe's children and youth. The BIK project seeks expert organisations to conduct consultations with children under 12 from various vulnerable backgrounds to evaluate the BIK+ strategy.
Digital CitizenshipWelcome to the fourth episode of the European Schoolnet podcast series, where we highlight the evolving landscape of education in Europe. This episode focuses on the Digital Transition Plan for Education in Portugal, a pioneering initiative showcasing how nations are embracing the digital era in their education systems.
Evidence for InnovationWelcome to the third episode of the European Schoolnet podcast series, in collaboration with the menABLE project, an EU funded project, dedicated to combating online gender-based violence. In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in addressing gender-based violence. AI stands as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, yet it brings significant ethical concerns, including data privacy, biases, and its potential to challenge existing societal inequalities.
Digital CitizenshipWe are delighted to present European Schoolnet's Annual Report for the year of 2023. This comprehensive report highlights the pivotal initiatives and impactful collaborations that have shaped the landscape of education across Europe amidst the unprecedented rise of generative artificial intelligence. It summarises our performance during the course of 2023 and our commitment towards our 27-year-old purpose: to transform education across Europe, bringing innovation for public advantage.
Professional DevelopmentAt European Schoolnet, we believe the answer lies in the power of storytelling, collaboration, and innovation. With this vision in mind, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the European Schoolnet Podcast, a platform designed to ignite dialogue, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in education.
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