Digital literacy is a new essential skill set
Recent articles have explored pupils’ digital wellbeing in the classroom, how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education and how digital skills development can begin in early years education. The chart of the month article looks at rates of (self-reported) cyberbullying among fifteen-year-olds.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Developing digital wellbeing in classrooms
- From digital literacy to AI mastery
- Building children’s digital skills with care and purpose
- Chart of the month: Bytes of hate – Cyberbullying others
Digital skills at the core
In our first expert article this month, Halla Bjørk Holmarsdottir (Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway) discusses how teaching digital skills is no longer only about technical expertise, but about fostering critical thinking, creativity and resilience. Our second expert article comes from Michail Papazoglou at Cedefop and discusses the importance of inclusivity to the digitisation of vocational education and training (VET).  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Our practice articles explore teachers’ role in building pupils’ digital literacy and how eTwinning projects support essential digital skills development.
- Empowering the next generation: Teaching digital skills by Halla B. Holmarsdottir from Oslo Metropolitan University
- Embracing digital skills in vocational education by Michail Papazoglou from Cedefop
- Digital skills for safer, smarter classrooms
- eTwinning projects as an effective pathway to digital skills
The tutorial explores how using digital tools can make learning more engaging and interactive while building skills in a gradual way. This month's publications focus on digital competencies and skills, including in artificial intelligence (AI).  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Embedding digital competencies in everyday learning
- School strategies for fostering students’ digital competences
- ICILS 2023: an international perspective on digital literacy
- Exploring artificial intelligence with young people
- Teaching material to be added
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Professional development materials related to digital literacy
Get new ideas for your teaching practice via our webinars and course materials (available for self-paced learning):
- Online tutorial: 
- Webinar recording: Shaping digital habits through eTwinning projects: tools for smarter and safer learning
- Webinar recording: Should we ban smartphones in our school?
Additional information
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Education type:Early Childhood Education and CareSchool EducationVocational Education and Training
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Target audience:TeacherStudent TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalPedagogical AdviserTeacher EducatorResearcher
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Target audience ISCED:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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