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Digital education content generated or assisted by AI
Digital education content (DEC) is becoming progressively more engaging, interactive and integrated across formats and platforms, but criteria for the selection, creation and use of accessible, well-designed and high-quality DEC remain a challenge in Europe.
Learning from PISA to develop basic skills
In March 2024, we explored the latest edition of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Insights from the 2024 online workshop on ‘The principles of well-being for school leaders’
This online workshop for school leaders and head teachers, with 227 participants, took place on 22 and 23 March 2024. The event provided a space for leaders of eTwinning schools to discuss and explore different aspects of well-being, encompassing both personal and institutional perspectives.
AI and data literacy: key skills for the data-driven world
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data literacy are used every day to interpret real-time traffic, evaluate weather forecasts and assess social media algorithms to curate personalised news feeds. As data, data applications and data-driven technologies like AI and machine learning enter the mainstream, AI and data literacy are considered key competencies for the 21st century.
Preparing for PISA Foreign Language Assessment with case study results
PISA will test foreign language skills from 2025. In the meantime, the OECD has been exploring how 15-year-olds learn English.
PISA 2022 perspectives on parental involvement
Recent PISA findings shed light on the pivotal role of parental involvement in shaping the academic outcomes of pupils across educational systems. A closer look reveals a significant correlation between active parental engagement and enhanced academic performance.
A course for the ages: project-based learning with eTwinning/Erasmus+ for interculturality
By Richard Powers, ITE ambassador Germany, and winner of the eTwinning for future teachers – European award for initial teacher education
Italian case study ‘Empowering future teachers for sustainable intercultural and inclusive education: The impact of eTwinning on initial teacher education.’
The Italian eTwinning National Support Organisation has recently released a new volume that focuses on the initial training of teachers and the advantages of integrating eTwinning. The publication is available online in PDF format.
Insights from the workshop for staff working in initial vocational education and training: ‘Empowering the well-being of learners and teachers in initial vocational education and training’
The online workshop for staff working in initial vocational education and training (IVET) took place from 1 to 3 March 2024. It focused on understanding the pivotal role of well-being in education, to lay the groundwork for tackling significant issues highlighted by the PISA 2022 results.
