Have your say: consultation on Online learning in primary and secondary education
The European Commission has published a public consultation on Online and distance learning in primary and secondary education.
Digital skills gap in UK might increase dramatically, report finds
A new report by the Learning and Work Institute (LWI), an independent think-tank, shows a drastic fall in young people’s interest in taking ICT subjects in schools.
Commission adopts annual programme for Erasmus+ 2021-2027
The European Commission has adopted the first annual work programme of Erasmus+ 2021-2027. The new programme has a budget of €26.2 billion and will fund learning mobility and cross-border cooperation projects for Europeans of all ages and all backgrounds.
Drop-out rates in some IT courses hit 80% in Ireland, research shows
A study by the Irish Higher Education Authority shows that between 60% and 80% of students in some computing and engineering courses are dropping out of studies or graduate in other subjects.
European partnerships to provide new Master courses in AI
Consortia of universities, SMEs and researchers have come together to deliver new Master courses in Artificial Intelligence. The networks have designed innovative Master programmes focusing on human centric AI, AI for the public sector and explainable AI for healthcare.
Portugal takes over EU Council Presidency
During the first half of 2021, Portugal will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This presidency’s emphasis will lie on the Commission’s dual digital and green transitions, as well as the recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. Digital education, distance learning and hybrid and innovative teaching methods, as well as the …
BEBRAS Cyprus Competition for Primary and Secondary School Students
The Cyprus Computer Society and the IT Teacher Association will hold the 1st Pancyprian Informatics Competition BEBRAS for Primary School Students and the 11th Pancyprian Informatics Competition BEBRAS for Gymnasium Students.
CCS Trains the Trainers in ICDL Web Editing with KOMPOZER
From 13 to 15 October 2020 the Cyprus Computer Society and ICDL Cyprus, in collaboration with IET Cyprus Chapter, will organise a distance learning course for trainers on Web Editing with the use of the Kompozer open platform.
Awards for the Cyprus National Team at the International and Junior European Olympiads in Informatics
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) is proud to announce the distinctions of Cypriot students in the International Informatics Competition.
Commission publishes new Digital Education Action Plan
The European Commission has published the Digital Education Action Plan (DEAP) 2021-2027. The new Plan has two strategic priorities: to develop a high-performing digital education ecosystem and enhance digital skills and digital transformation competences.
