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Practical ideas and guidelines for teachers and schools

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How to bring innovative IT tools into the classroom

Educators have access to a plethora of innovative digital tools online. In this article, we will take a look at some tools that can help transform the school education sector.
Blended Learning
Digital tools
Non-formal learning
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Encouraging social and emotional learning in the classroom

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an educational approach that aims to foster students’ social and emotional competences so they can succeed academically, socially, and professionally.
Inclusion
Social skills
Children studying together during a science lesson

How to introduce the ‘A’ in STEAM

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) is an innovative approach to learning that promotes creativity and increases student engagement by integrating arts into scientific subjects. This article will provide educators with ideas and resources for introducing STEAM in the classroom.
Arts

How can school education encourage youth participation?

School education plays a fundamental role in promoting youth participation and helping students build confidence in their impact on the world in which they live. This tutorial will explore some helpful resources on how to facilitate active citizenship in the classroom.

A whole-school approach to learning for sustainability: how to get started

The EU’s ambitious goal of Europe becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 requires action from the education and training sector. Whole-school approaches to sustainability lie at the heart of effective learning for sustainability. This article will examine useful resources and practical ideas for embracing whole-school sustainability.

Lessons learnt on history teaching from past wars in Europe

During periods of conflict, such as the war in Ukraine, the question of historical narratives and how they are taught comes under fresh scrutiny. This tutorial will examine how history teachers can negotiate strife and difference to make the subject meaningful for all pupils.
Cultural heritage
Cultural diversity

Implementing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in your classroom

As technology becomes more and more prevalent in the classroom, the idea of ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) offers teachers and pupils alike new ways to explore learning. Finding cost-effective ways to use technology to engage their students in lessons is an ongoing concern. This tutorial highlights some resources and practical tips to get your school started on the BYOD journey.
Digital tools

How to create an EU Login account

In 2022, the European Commission's School Education Gateway and eTwinning platforms will merge into the European School Education Platform; all the content and services will be under one roof. The European School Education Platform will be accessible via EU Login, the European Commission's user authentication service. This tutorial will guide you through creating your EU Login account, which allows authorised users to access a wide range of Commission web services using a single email address and password.
Announcements

Education and Training Monitor: how to use one of the biggest annual reports in European education

The Education and Training Monitor is the European Commission’s annual flagship analysis of the state of play in education in the European Union. The Monitor reports on the EU-level targets that are part of the EU’s long-term strategic framework in education. In addition, the Monitor focuses on a “lead theme”. This tutorial will take you through the Monitor’s main features and show you how to apply them in your work.
Policy development

Understanding media literacy and disinformation

With everyone from students to teachers relying on digital technologies in their day-to-day lives, especially during the pandemic, the need for media literacy is more prevalent than ever. This tutorial will explore some helpful resources on media literacy and disinformation.
Media literacy