Commission calls for massive boost in enabling digital education and providing digital skills

Today, the Commission adopted two proposals for a Council Recommendation in the context of the European Year of Skills , with the aim to support Member States and the education and training sector in providing high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education and training to develop the digital skills of European citizens. The proposals address the two main common challenges jointly identified by the Commission and EU Member States: 1) the lack of a whole-of-government approach to digital education and training, and 2) difficulties in equipping people with the necessary digital skills. Strengthening key enabling factors Despite progress and some excellent examples of innovation, combined efforts have so far not resulted in systemic digital transformation in education and training. Member States still struggle to attain sufficient levels of investment in digital education and training infrastructure, equipment and digital education content, digital training (up-skilling) of teachers and staff, and monitoring and evaluation of digital education and training policies. The proposal for a “ Council Recommendation on the key enabling factors for successful digital education and training ” calls on all Member States to ensure universal access to inclusive and high-quality digital education and training, to address the digital divide, which has […]

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