As the debate over screen time intensifies, European governments are implementing measures to tackle smartphone use in schools. Recent initiatives, such as Ireland's new smartphone bans in schools underscore the urgency of addressing the impact of digital devices on students' well-being and academic performance.
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The Spanish Ministry of Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Sport has recently released the "Guide on the Use of AI in Education." This guide serves as a crucial tool for the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational sector.
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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.
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We 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.
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The 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.
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World 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.
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Better 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.
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Welcome 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.
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Welcome 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.
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