Although the use of machine translation tools does impact how one learns a new language, they can also be an important ally for language teachers. Whether it be to decode a menu in a foreign country or make sense of a website, for many the use of web-based machine translation (MT) systems like Google Translate, […]
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Erasmus+: A success in 2020 in spite of restrictions
The 2020 Erasmus+ annual report published today shows that the programme supported almost 640,000 learning experiences abroad last year and provided funding to 20,400 projects and 126,900 organisations in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden switch to online learning demonstrated the importance of digital remote solutions for teaching and learning. Erasmus+ continues to play a vital part in […]
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New online tool to support teacher digital skills
On World Teachers Day, the European Commission is launching an online tool to help teachers to review and get feedback on how they are currently using digital tools and technologies. The tool, ‘SELFIEforTEACHERS’ is designed to support primary and secondary teachers to understand their current situation regarding how they use digital technology in their work. […]
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European Day of Languages 2021
Celebrate with us the European Day of Languages, 20 years celebrating cultural and linguistic diversity. The 47 member states of the Council of Europe encourage more than 800 million Europeans to learn other languages at any age, in and out of school. Convinced that linguistic diversity is a key tool for greater intercultural understanding and […]
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Universal access to sexual and reproductive health
EU countries should ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health. MEPs urge member states to protect and further enhance women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in a report adopted on Thursday. With 378 votes in favour, 255 against and 42 abstentions, plenary states that the right to health, in particular sexual and reproductive […]
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Can we build lifelong learning systems?
From 21 to 25 June 2021, the ETF will be hosting a major online event in partnership with UNESCO and with the collaboration of the ILO, EBRD and UNICEF. Entitled “Building lifelong learning systems: skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era“, the conference aims to track our progress in building sustainable education and […]
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LearningConnects: Does Data Matter?
Does data count in shaping the #FutureOfEducation? How data collection is evolving, and what kind of data is needed for the future of education was the focus of this Wednesday’s LearningConnect session, which was broadcast live on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. The webinar was titled “LearningConnects: Does Data Matter?” The speakers were Valbona Fetiu Metju, Head of […]
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What’s new in the Erasmus+ programme?
The European Parliament approves the new edition of the Erasmus+ programme, the EU’s flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport. The programme, which has demonstrated that it plays a significant role in fostering European identity, will have almost double the funding in 2021-2027 (over 28 billion EUR from different sources) when compared to the […]
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Europe’s Digital Decade: what is the digital Compass?
The Commission has presented a Communication “2030 Digital Compass: the European Way for the Digital Decade”. It sets out: A vision for 2030 for a successful digital transformation based on the empowerment of citizens and technological leadership, resulting in a more resilient and prosperous society; Clear and concrete objectives along four cardinal points to map the EU’s destination for […]
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