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We would like to share the latest edition of the European Digital Education Hub newsletter, which highlights upcoming events, collaboration opportunities and initiatives focused on educational technology, AI literacy, digital citizenship and media literacy.

What you will find in this edition:

• EDEH CoLab - A new series of discussions bringing together educators, researchers and policymakers to explore the future of educational technology. The first session, Pedagogy First: When and how EdTech supports learning, takes place on 18 September 2026.
• Digital history education - Discover HistoriCall, a multilingual platform for teaching history, in a webinar on 10 October 2026. The Hub will also host a webinar exploring how schools can use SELFIE and other self‑assessment tools to strengthen their digital strategies.
• Beyond the SELFIE snapshot - The Hub will also host a webinar exploring how schools can use SELFIE and other self‑assessment tools to strengthen their digital strategies.
• Digitalisation in Erasmus Mundus - Learn how shared digital systems can improve student experiences in Erasmus Mundus programmes during a webinar on 30 September 2026.
• Digital Citizenship Education Week - European Digital Citizenship Education Week campaing returns (14–20 September), promoting responsible and active digital participation across Europe.
• AI literacy and media literacy opportunities - pplications are open until 20 September 2026 to join a new AI literacy squad and workshop focused on implementing the EU‑OECD AI Literacy Framework. Teachers and stakeholders are also invited to contribute to the survey on media and digital literacy in schools by 1 October 2026.
• Onboarding calls for new Hub members - Introductory sessions on 5, 14 and 26 October 2026 provide guidance on how to make the most of the Hub's resources, activities and community.

⬇️⬇️You can find the latest EDEHub Newsletter here⬇️⬇️

European Digital Education Hub newsletter - September 2026

We are pleased to share information about the upcoming Inclusion Talks 2026 webinar, organised by EASNIE as part of this year’s thematic series on inclusive education.

The Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to share the fifth edition of Woche für Deutsch (German Language Week), taking place across Belgium from 12 to 18 October 2026.

Organised by the German Embassy in Brussels together with several partner organisations, the initiative celebrates the German language and the cultures of the German-speaking world through a varied programme of educational and cultural activities.

The programme includes theatre, film, discussions, quizzes and interactive activities, offering learners the opportunity to discover German language and culture in an engaging and informal way.

The Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to share an invitation to participate in the upcoming AI Literacy in Education: Practical Approaches to Teaching and Learning webinar, organised by the EUIPO Academy.

This free online session is designed for primary and secondary school teachers, educators and training providers, offering practical approaches to supporting AI literacy in schools.

The webinar is based on the recently published AI Literacy Framework, developed by the European Commission and the OECD and translated into all 24 EU languages. Two members of the AILit expert group will present practical approaches to integrating AI literacy into teaching and learning.

The framework also connects with the PISA 2029 Media & AI Literacy (MAIL) assessment, helping prepare students for an increasingly AI-shaped world.

Participants will:

• Explore the AI Literacy Framework and its relevance to schools
• Discover practical approaches to teaching AI literacy
• Learn about its connection with the PISA 2029 MAIL assessment

What you will find in this edition:

• International Literacy Day - Marking International Literacy Day on 8th September, this edition highlights the importance of literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning, critical thinking and active citizenship. Discover inspiring stories from eTwinning teachers sharing innovative approaches to developing pupils’ reading, communication and comprehension skills.
• Supporting schools to prevent cyberbullying - Explore resources from the European Commission’s Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) initiative, including a new online course, Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world, starting on 12th October 2026, to help schools and families promote safer online environments.
• Help shape the European Commission’s new education package - Teachers and stakeholders are invited to contribute to upcoming EU policy initiatives focusing on basic skills, teachers and school leaders and digital education infrastructure. The consultation is open until 8th September 2026.
• EU Academy platform upgrade - Users are encouraged to download any course certificates before the migration to the upgraded EU Academy platform.
• Courses - New self‑paced materials explore how classroom decision‑making can support the development of life skills.
• Webinars - Upcoming webinars cover coding with AI (14th September), teacher collaboration (21th September), empathetic AI for literature and social and emotional learning (16th October), and building resilience for growth (19th October).
• Articles and resources - Recent publications include resources on sustainability and climate change, digital learning, international collaboration in early education, child online safety, mobile phone use in schools, and the launch of eTwinning’s new theme on future‑ready schools.

⬇️⬇️You can find the latest ESEP Newsletter here⬇️⬇️

European School Education Platform newsletter

We would like to share the latest edition of the eTwinning newsletter, which marks the start of a new school year with fresh opportunities for collaboration, professional development and classroom innovation.

What you will find in this edition:

• New school year, new resources and ideas - Discover resources and ideas to help pupils develop basic skills, AI literacy, citizenship, inclusion, socio‑emotional learning and sustainability through eTwinning projects and activities.
• Save the date: eTwinning Annual Conference 2026 – Taking place from 1 to 3 October 2026, the conference will bring together teachers from across Europe, featuring the eTwinning European Prize awards and the launch of the next annual theme.
• IeTwinning across all educational settings - Explore how eTwinning supports both early years education and rural schools, helping learners connect with wider communities and engage in meaningful collaboration beyond their local environment.
• Resources to refresh your classroom - Access ready‑to‑use resources on human rights advocacy and critical digital literacy, as well as a collaborative digital book of lesson plans developed by teachers from the Learning for Sustainability and Green Skills featured group.
• New training opportunities - Upcoming webinars include Stronger Together: Collaboration Starts with Connection (21 September) and Mindset Matters: Building Resilience for Growth (19 October).

⬇️⬇️You can find the latest eTwinning Newsletter here⬇️⬇️

eTwinning newsletter

What you will find in this edition:

• Survey on media and digital literacy in schools - Teachers and education stakeholders are invited to share their views on media and digital literacy, helping shape future approaches to critical thinking, digital skills and responsible engagement with online information. The survey is open until 1 October 2026.
• New podcast episode - The latest Teachers of Europe podcast explores the impact of disinformation and AI on the information landscape, while offering practical classroom strategies to help pupils develop critical thinking and media literacy skills.
• Resources for the new school year - Explore a collection of resources and success stories covering resilience, citizenship education, sustainability through space technology, and creative teaching approaches developed through Erasmus+ mobility experiences.
• EU Academy platform upgrade - Users who have completed courses on the EU Academy platform are encouraged to download their certificates before the migration to the upgraded platform.
• Courses - New self‑paced materials explore how to develop life skills through classroom decision‑making.
• Webinars - Upcoming webinars focus on teaching coding with AI (14 September), empathetic AI for literature and social and emotional learning (16 October), and building resilience for growth (19 October).
• Articles and publications - Recent resources include summer reading recommendations, citizenship learning activities, international teacher collaboration, critical digital literacy, anti‑bullying good practices, career guidance materials, and Erasmus+ Teacher Academy resources on inclusion, diversity, citizenship and democracy.

⬇️⬇️You can find the latest ESEP Newsletter here⬇️⬇️

European School Education Platform newsletter

Continuing our collaboration with the House of European History, the Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to invite teachers and staff to two upcoming webinars exploring digital resources from HistoriCall, a free multilingual learning platform designed to support history and civic education across Europe.

The sessions will introduce two digital learning modules focusing on racism and media literacy, offering practical resources and approaches that teachers can use directly in the classroom.

🔹 Before the Next Viral Lie: Teaching Media Literacy through the Lens of European History

📅 29 September 2026
🕓 05.00pm - 06.00pm (CET)
👤 Presenter: Florian Tuder, Formal Learning Officer - House of European History

This webinar will introduce Trust or Trash, HistoriCall’s digital learning module tackling media literacy through the lens of European history. Available in 24 languages, it offers a wide range of learning tools, including quizzes, AI-powered videos, case studies and interactive timelines.

The module helps learners understand that disinformation is not a new phenomenon and explores how historical examples can help them navigate today’s media landscape as informed and critical digital citizens. The webinar will introduce the module, its pedagogical approach and the ways in which it can support teachers in strengthening their students’ media literacy.

Participants will:

• Understand how the module can strengthen learners’ media literacy
• Explore its main activities and teaching resources
• Identify practical ways to use the module in the classroom

Join the webinar directly via Microsoft Teams: Webinar [HistoriCall]: Before the Next Viral Lie: Teaching Media Literacy through the Lens of European History

Explore the CPD Webinar Space: Course: Webinar: HistoriCall. Trust or Trash? Media through the lens of European history (EN) | OSGES - CPD

🔹 What Is Racism? A Digital Learning Path for European Classrooms

📅 01 October 2026
🕓 05.00pm - 06.00pm (CET)
👤 Presenter: Mackda Ghebremariam Tesfaù, Learning and Engagement Officer - House of European History

What Is Racism? is a free, multilingual digital learning path developed by the House of European History within HistoriCall. Combining historical sources, museum objects, expert perspectives and a decolonial approach, it helps students understand racism not simply as individual prejudice, but as a historical and structural phenomenon that continues to shape European societies.

The webinar will introduce the module, its pedagogical approach and accompanying teaching resources, exploring how it can support informed and constructive classroom discussions on racism.

Participants will:

• Understand the module’s historical and decolonial approach to racism
• Explore its main activities and teaching resources
• Identify practical ways to use the module in the classroom

Join the webinar directly via Microsoft Teams: Webinar [HistoryCall]: What Is Racism? a Digital Learning Path for European Classrooms

Explore the CPD Webinar Space: Course: Webinar: HistoriCall. What is Racism? (EN) | OSGES - CPD

The CPD spaces provides information about the session and will be updated with additional resources, materials and the webinar recording following the session.

No registration is required. Participants can join each webinar directly through the Microsoft Teams links above.

The Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to share a free professional development opportunity offered by the European Schoolnet Academy as part of the EU-funded digi.well project.

The MOOC “Digital well-being by design: a whole-school approach” is designed for teachers, school leaders and other education professionals interested in promoting healthy, safe and balanced use of digital technologies across the school community.

Participants will explore practical strategies to strengthen digital well-being in teaching, leadership and school culture, including the opportunities and risks linked to digital technologies and the role of artificial intelligence in pupil and staff well-being.

The course consists of four modules and will guide participants in developing a practical digital well-being action plan adapted to their own school context.

Participants who complete the required activities, including the peer-review process, can obtain a certificate of completion.

Find out more and enrol

The final deadline to complete the course is 14 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Disclaimer:
This event is not organized nor sponsored by OSGES.