‘STEAMonEdu’ launched to increase adoption of STE(A)M education
The STEAMonEdu project is a joint research initiative aimed at increasing the adoption and impact of STE(A)M education. The main outcome will be a STEAM education framework, which will include competences, policies, methodologies and educational objectives.
Vodafone launches new digital skills initiative
Vodafone Romania has launched the ‘School of the Future’ programme, developed to help children adapt to the evolving digital society. The programme is based on the European DigComp methodological principles, and seeks to improve the digital skills of children between the ages of six and twelve.
G20 releases Ministerial Declaration on digitalisation of education
The G20 countries have issued a Ministerial Declaration on digitalisation of education, which emphasises the importance of promoting human-centred technological development and addressing the digital divide in research and higher education as well as mitigating the security risks in digital environments.
New Master in AI for public services launched
A Master in Artificial Intelligence for Public Services (AI4Gov) has been launched as a new higher education programme funded by the European Union, and developed by four leading European universities in the fields of digital, technology, and engineering science.
Next SELFIE Forum to be held on 7-8 October
On 7-8 October 2021, the second ‘SELFIE Forum’ will take place, which will welcome school leaders, teachers, students, trainers, national coordinators, policy makers, researchers, practitioners and future potential users of the SELFIE tool.
Winners of Cyprus Olympiad in Informatics announced
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced the winners of the Pancyprian Informatics Olympiad, who will represent Cyprus in the respective international competitions.
Applications for SIGCSE project grants are open
Each year the Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) grants a list of Special Projects Grants, which project leaders can use to investigate new ideas in the learning and teaching of computing. The selected projects must show a clear benefit to the wider educational community, such as sharing good practice in learning, teaching, or assessment.
Commission calls for new expert group on disinformation
The European Commission calls for applications for the selection of members of the Commission expert group on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training. Applications must be sent by 29 June 2021.
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.
