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Literacy, media literacy and critical thinking

This Group is dedicated to exploring and advancing Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical Thinking in education. It aims to provide a central space for teachers to share best practices, discover innovative methodologies, and access professional development opportunities. Through this eTwinning Group, educators can collaborate and connect with colleagues across Europe and beyond to promote diverse forms of literacy—digital, visual, textual, and data literacy—while empowering students to think critically, evaluate media responsibly, and navigate today's complex digital world. Ƶ us to learn, share, and grow together!

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Commission publishes guidelines on the protection of minors

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The EU is issuing guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act, following an inclusive and extensive public consultation.

The guidelines include recommendations to tackle:
Addictive design
Cyberbullying
Harmful content
Unwanted contact from strangers.

The Digital Services Act ensures that children and young people can continue to enjoy the online world while minimising risks and exposure to harmful content..

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Dear members,
 
Summer is here, and many of you are already enjoying your well-deserved holidays. Before you fully switch to relaxation mode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this short .
Your feedback is essential in helping us improve the content and activities of the Featured Group, ensuring it continues to meet your needs and interests.
 
Thank you in advance for your time and support – it means a lot to us!
Enjoy your holidays, and we look forward to seeing you after the break!
 

Unlocking the power of teachers' digital competence: “Professional engagement in digital education”

🎓 Ready to take the next step in your digital teaching journey?
🖥️ The ‘Unlocking the Power of Teachers’ Digital Competencies’ MOOC series is now open to all teachers! Developed around the DigCompEdu framework, this self-paced series of six courses is also part of the new European recognition scheme for teachers’ digital competencies.

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Each course focuses on a key area of digital competence and offers:
✅ Real-life classroom case studies
✅ Practical, hands-on activities
✅ Ƶing outcomes at B2 proficiency level, aligned with DigCompEdu and SELFIE for TEACHERS
📅 Flexible learning — start anytime and complete the courses at your own pace
📜 Certificates issued twice a year upon successful completion
Start your journey today 👇

/en/learn/courses/unlocking-power-teachers-digital-competence-professional-engagement-digital-education
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European Commission webinar on shaping digital habits through eTwinning projects: tools for smarter and safer learning

Curious about how to use artificial intelligence in education?

This webinar will explore how to support students’ digital literacy and safe online behaviour through #eTwinning projects. 

Aneta Wilk will also discuss the use of artificial intelligence to create teaching materials.

Ƶ on 17 June at 16.00 CEST 

👉 /en/learn/webinars/european-commission-webinar-shaping-digital-habits-through-etwinning-projects-tools-smarter-and-safer-learning

 

Upcoming Ƶt Webinar: CLIL and Critical Thinking in ITE

Ƶ us for an insightful webinar on "CLIL & Collaborative Critical Thinking in ITE"

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Hosted by the eTwinning Featured Groups of Multilingualism and Literacy, Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking
Supported by: Facultat de Ciències de l’Educació i Psicologia and Department of English and German Studies at Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Speaker: Dr. Edward A. Lockhart
 

Dr. Edward A. Lockhart, an expert in foreign language teaching and education studies, will explore how Content and Language Integrated Ƶing (CLIL) and collaborative critical thinking are transforming Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Discover how innovative teaching methods are shaping the future of education.


Objectives:

 

  • Understand the role of experiential learning in ITE.
  • Ƶ practical strategies for integrating CLIL and critical thinking.
  • Gain insights from a seasoned educator and researcher.
     

Register now to secure your spot!


Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and stay ahead in the field of education. See you there!

Webinar recording available: Social media, social media literacy and mental heath

Missed yesterday's webinar? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Find the recording here and in the dedicated page. 

 

What is "intellectual property" and why do innovative ideas need to be protected?

Education should teach learners to respect the creative and innovative ideas of others and encourage them to develop their own voice and ideas.

More information about the European Year of #DigitalCitizenshipEducation 2025:

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Ƶ us for an inspiring eTwinning webinar

We’re excited to invite you to "Social Media, Social Media Literacy and Mental Health" with public health researcher Dr. Lizzy Winstone. This thought-provoking session will explore how young people use social media, how it relates to their mental health and wellbeing, and why social media literacy is key to building digital resilience.

 

This webinar is jointly organised by the eTwinning Featured Groups Health and Wellbeing in Education and Literacy, Media Literacy and Critical Thinking. Together, we’ll take a closer look at the latest research, discuss current priorities, and reflect on how education can support healthier online experiences for young people.

 

When: May 6 at 17h CET
Register here: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-j

 

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with important insights and practical ideas for the classroom and beyond.


 

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Ƶ our lnew activity!

Love books? So do we!

 

Ƶ our latest group activity The Virtual Book Swap & Recommendation Library and  let’s turn our reading passion into a shared treasure trove!
Share a book you’ve loved — any genre, any language — and present it creatively with a review, a short video, or even an AI-generated cover redesign! 

We’re building a collaborative space where teachers across Europe inspire each other through stories. 


Head to the Activity Page and add your creation!