Commission publishes guidelines to support teachers on key priorities for digital education

The European Commission has published four sets of guidelines — two new editions and two updated editions — to help teachers engage in the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in education, promote digital literacy, select high-quality digital educational content, and teach computer science. These guidelines are part of the Digital Education Action Plan, designed to support school teachers with practical tools and resources.

The updated guidelines on the ethical use of AI and data in teaching and learning address key ethical and legal considerations, strengthening teachers’ confidence in using AI while encouraging responsible adoption among students.

As announced in the European Democracy Shield, the guidelines on combating disinformation and promoting digital literacy now also address the impact of generative AI on disinformation practices, social media dependency and the role ofinfluencers, in order to strengthen teachers’ pedagogical knowledge and young people’s critical thinking skills, promote the responsible use of digital technologies, and support informed online choices. Schools and educational institutions play a key role in developing citizens’ capacities to act responsibly by fostering critical thinking, inclusiveness, freedom of expression, and active civic engagement. By fostering these capacities, educational institutions at all levels empower informed and engaged citizens, thereby building more resilient democratic societies.

The new guidelines on digital educational content (DEC) introduce the first EU definition of DEC and provide clear criteria for identifying high-quality digital teaching materials. The guidelines for teaching computer science offer practical strategies for delivering and assessing inclusive, high-quality computer science education in different settings.

More information : European Commission