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The European Digital Education Hub turns three this month, and they are marking the moment with new insights, community stories, and a series of exciting webinars.💡🌍
Find more information at their online Newsletter. [external link]
Remember that, to participate in any of the activities of the Hub, you need to "Become a member". [external link]
European School Education Platform Professional Development Opportunities
Upcoming courses:
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Dealing with gender-based violence online
Online gender-based violence (OGBV) refers to harmful behaviours targeting individuals (primarily women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ people) based on gender, sexuality, or perceived identity in digital spaces. In recent years, OGBV has grown alarmingly, influencing students’ mental health, self-expression, and sense of safety, both online and offline.
📅 When? June 9, 2025
📍 Where? Online
This short course equips educators across Europe with the tools and knowledge to understand, prevent, and address OGBV among youth. Drawing from feminist pedagogy and an inclusive, sex-positive approach, the course focuses on training teachers to support students in navigating digital spaces with greater safety, empathy and awareness.
Through three dynamic modules, participants will explore the different forms of OGBV, including cyberbullying, image-based sexual abuse, deepfake pornography and cyber-harassment, and their impact on students. The course also examines the online manosphere and how platforms like TikTok and YouTube can sometimes reinforce harmful gender ideologies or exclusionary attitudes.
Rather than relying on fear-based or punitive strategies, the course encourages preventive education rooted in consent, emotional literacy and digital wellbeing. By the end of the course, teachers will be better equipped to identify signs of OGBV, support affected students and promote a culture of care, accountability and resilience in their learning environments.
Self-paced learning materials:
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Using debate to build critical thinking and communication skills
Debate is one of the oldest forms of teaching and learning. Its European roots lie in the educational and intellectual traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, and debate has been practiced in many other cultures as well.
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Students as designers of learning spaces
This course is back after a successful run in 2022. It invites teachers to rethink the role of learning spaces in fostering creativity, collaboration, and 21st-century skills.
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Ethical and effective practices for AI and data in education
Every day, “intelligent” machines are sorting your inbox, recommending music, vacuuming your floor, or teaching you Klingon – and schools are not exempt from their influence.
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Nurturing thoughtful minds through collaboration and eTwinning
In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, fostering critical thinking is essential for preparing students to navigate complex challenges and make responsible decisions. This course focuses on how collaboration and group work can serve as powerful tools for developing critical.
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Enhance numeracy skills with eTwinning projects
Upcoming webinars:
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European Commission webinar on smartphones at school: Separating myths from evidence
This webinar offers a balanced, evidence-based look at the ongoing debate surrounding smartphone presence in schools. Drawing on recent research, we will examine both the potential benefits, and the challenges associated with smartphones in educational settings.
📅 When? June 12, 2025 - 4:00 PM
📍 Where? Online
Guest expert? Marijn Martens is a postdoctoral researcher at the imec research group for Media, Innovation and Communication Technologies (imec-mict-UGent). He obtained a bachelor’s degree to teach Physics and Mathematics in secondary education (Artevelde University College, 2015), a master’s degree in Communication Sciences with a specialisation in New Media and Society (Ghent University, 2017), and a doctoral degree in Communication Sciences (Ghent University, 2023). He currently coordinates the research project “Disconnect-to-Connect”, a project focusing on the impact of smartphone (dis)connection on individuals and our society as a whole. Apart from smartphone (dis)connection, his expertise lies in the societal impact of algorithms and AI.
Key topics will include—among others— digital wellbeing, time displacement, distraction, and (a loss of) concentration. By separating common assumptions from empirical findings, we will explore practical ways to address concerns without overlooking the potential value smartphones can offer.
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European Commission webinar on shaping digital habits through eTwinning projects: tools for smarter and safer learning
This webinar explores how digital tools can support students' digital literacy and safe online behaviour through eTwinning projects. Participants will discover practical strategies for using digital tools to foster collaboration and critical thinking, along with activities to promote responsible online habits.
📅 When? June 17, 2025 - 4:00 PM
📍 Where? Online
Guest expert? Aneta Wilk brings over 20 years of experience in teaching English to both children and adults. Passionate about integrating new technologies into the educational process, she has designed and delivered numerous professional development courses for teachers, utilizing various distance learning platforms. In collaboration with her students, she has successfully implemented more than 20 eTwinning projects, many of which have received National and European Quality Labels. She was a moderator of the eTwinning featured group called “Bringing eSafety into eTwinning projects” for 10 years. She remains committed to continuous professional growth and development.
The aim of the webinar is to explore how digital tools can be used to shape students' digital literacy and safe online habits through eTwinning projects.
Attendees will be introduced to practical strategies for utilising digital tools to facilitate collaboration and information exchange within the framework of eTwinning projects. Furthermore, the session will offer a range of exercises designed to foster critical thinking and enhance students’ ability to navigate the online environment safely and responsibly. A special focus will be also placed on the growing role of AI in education - how to use it effectively in the projects for generating didactic materials while also understanding its limitations.
Sex Education as a Tool Against Gender Violence – SEDUCA Project
To support the inclusion of teaching material on issues such as gender equality, non-stereotyped gender roles, mutual respect, and non-violent conflict resolution, the SEDUCA project offers a timely and valuable educational resource for secondary students (ages 14–18).
Titled "Sex Education as the Best Weapon Against Gender Violence," the project provides both a comprehensive report and a documentary video. These materials are designed to be used in educational settings to foster reflection and discussion on key social topics such as gender-based violence, equality between women and men, and the right to personal integrity.
The SEDUCA project offers concrete tools to help educators introduce and address these issues in the classroom, aligning with broader European efforts to promote inclusion, dignity, and safety within formal and informal education.
🔗 You can access the full content of the SEDUCA project here: https://seducaproject.eu/report-and-documentary-video-of-our-investigation/
This initiative represents an important step in aligning educational practices with core European values of equality, dignity, and inclusion.
Is World War II a closed chapter of history—or still a battlefield today, in an era of manipulation and disinformation? Join our webinar to discover a new set of educational resources related to disinformation and memory conflicts.
The Histories at War: WWII in the Age of Disinformation educational package aims to provide teachers and educators with tools to mark the 80. anniversary of the WW2 ending. Join us to listen, ask your questions and receive a complete set of teaching materials. The goal of the package is to deepen historical knowledge, raise awareness of WWII’s consequences, and understand memory conflicts and disinformation. It also promotes critical thinking, media analysis, and recognizing modern threats like deepfake and AI-driven propaganda.
This May marks 80 years since the end of World War II – not only a moment of reflection, but also a time when history is increasingly used in the service of contemporary political narratives. Students encounter references to war in the news, films, and social media – so they must be able to critically analyze sources and recognize manipulation.
During the webinar we will present the following topics:
- Lesson: “Memory Games on Wikipedia”
- Lesson: “From Division to Dialogue: Remembering May 8 in East and West Germany”
- Lesson: “From Flag to Myth: How WWII Was Remembered in Soviet Georgia”
- Lesson ‘Grandparent. Grand stories
For whom:
Webinar for teachers, educators, employees of memorial sites and cultural institutions.
After the webinar you will receive:
A complete set of teaching materials (introductory article for teachers, online quizzes, a scenario for a student debate, a set of photos and sources) that will allow you to prepare your lesson.
What will it look like?
Presentation, online conversation and Q&A session
For further information [external link]: https://hi-storylessons.eu/2025/05/80-years-after-wwii-in-the-age-of-disinformation/
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European School Education Platform Professional Development Opportunities
[All links are external]
Upcoming courses:
· Self-paced course: Using debate to build critical thinking and communication skills, no expiration date
· Develop STEM skills using cross-curricular teaching pathways, 19.05.2025
Self-paced learning materials:
· Online tutorial: Addressing maths anxiety and building students' confidence in maths
· Online tutorial: Playful learning for reading: a child-centred approach in the classroom
· Self-paced course: Using debate to build critical thinking and communication skills
· Self-paced course: Students as designers of learning spaces
Upcoming webinars:
· Self-assessment tool for schools on inclusion and wellbeing. 20.05.2025.
· Robotics at school: building skills and values for the future. 16.05.2025..
Webinar: Learning for Sustainability in Early Childhood
Sustainability education starts from very early years! Valuing sustainable development is an absolute necessity for global prosperity!
Join us for this webinar where we explore learning for sustainability in early childhood education and care settings.
📅 When? May 7, 2025 - 9.30-12.30 CET
📍 Where? Join from this Webex meeting link
Guest experts?
- Eva Ärlemalm-Hagsér, Professor in Early Childhood Education, Mälardalen University, Sweden.
- Jenni Vartiainen, Ph.D., University of Helsinki, Finland.
- Stéphanie Tavares, Manager, Naturcrèche Dippach, Luxembourg.
The webinar will shed light on the following key questions, including:
- What do research findings tell us about learning for sustainability in the early years?
- How sustainability has been embedded in national educational guidelines and curricula in the Member States?
- How can pedagogues work on sustainability in the different kinds of early childhood education and care settings?
- What good practices on learning for sustainability can be used in early childhood education and care settings?
- Country examples from Finland and Luxembourg.
European School Education Platform Professional Development Opportunities
[All links are external]
Upcoming courses:
· Self-paced course: Using debate to build critical thinking and communication skills, no expiration date
· Engage families to build a strong classroom reading culture, 14.04.2025
Upcoming online tutorials:
· Playful learning for reading: a child-centred approach in the classroom, 14.04.2025
Upcoming webinars:
· Reading fluency and comprehension: key insights and approaches for teachers, 25.04.2025
· Webinar series: Empowering struggling readers, 05.05.2025 and 08.05.2025
Webinar recordings:
Webinar: Intellectual Property Masterclass for EIT
Join EUIPO's for a dynamic and interactive online training session in collaboration with EIT, as part of the Girls Go Circular iniciative. Learn how to protect innovation and creativity in the digital age, with a special focus on gaming, music, fashion, and more.
On 25 April 2025, on the occasion of World IP Day 2025, the EUIPO’s IP Next-GEN initiative and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – EIT RawMaterials, will organise a joint IP masterclass for secondary school students and teachers who are part of the Girls Go Circular initiative. The masterclass will provide participants with knowledge and tips on how their creativity and innovation could be protected through IP rights. A special focus will be set on music, gaming and fashion in light of the World IP Day 2025 motto “IP and music: Feel the beat of IP”. This will be the first IP Masterclass organised in the framework of the IP Next-GEN initiative under the EUIPO’s 2030 Strategic Plan which aims at equipping young people with IP skills given that they are key skills for future competitiveness. Interested participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
📅 When? April 25, 2025 - 10:00-11:30 (CET)
📍 Where? Online
In this session, they'll dive into:
- Intellectual property rights for young creatives
- Short introduction to IP (including trade marks, designs, copyright, patents)
- Protecting creativity and innovation in gaming, fashion, and music
- Practical tips for young creators
- Why respecting IP is important
Webinar: HistoriCall. A New Way to Teach European History.
Ahead of Europe Day on 9th May, join us for an engaging webinar about HistoriCall. A New Way to Teach European History.
The House of European History invites educators and history enthusiasts to a special webinar introducing HistoriCall (their Digital Toolbox): free digital resources based on recommendations and real needs expressed during a survey of 1000 teachers across Europe. Teachers stated that they want engaging, accessible, and age-appropriate learning tools about European History – in particular audio-visual materials and content on the history of the European Union.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect past and present in the classroom – with tools that empower students to reflect critically and creatively on European history.📅 When? April 28, 2025 - 16:00-18:30
🌍 Languages? English & French (if participant numbers allow – otherwise the session will be held in English)
📍 Where? Online
Created by the museum educators together with a multidisciplinary team, HistoriCall was tested throughout 2024 with over 100 teachers and 2000 learners, to ensure the materials are age-appropriate and engaging for secondary school students. Thanks to teacher and student feedback, the testing phase provided final improvements to the content. They now encourage teachers to access HistoriCall - which is available online, for free, in the 24 languages of the EU - and use it in their classrooms.
With multi-perspectivity at its core, the pedagogical approach of HistoriCall creates personal and meaningful links to historical figures and events through the “visible thinking” method. For instance, one of the modules invites students to discover the reimagined social media accounts of the men and women who stood at the beginnings of European integration. Students explore the early days of European integration through the personal lens of its founders and through a simple set of questions to develop critical thinking skills. This approach not only conveys historical knowledge, but also helps understanding about why it is still relevant today for each learner.
- About the House of European History.
- About the House of European History Learning Offer.
- About the “visible thinking” method: Developed by researchers from Harvard University’s “Project Zero” together with teachers and students.
European School Education Platform Professional Development Opportunities
Upcoming courses:
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Empowering teachers and students through self-regulated learning
Discovering self-regulated learning as the evidence-based way to increasing student outcomes and motivation.
What if the secret to improving student learning isn’t about doing more, but doing things differently?
Students spend more than 10,000 hours in school, yet many struggle with knowing how to learn effectively. Teachers, of course, already support their students in countless ways. But when another international report drops with news of declining student performance, it’s hard not to feel the weight of it.
But what if there’s a proven solution that’s been hiding in plain sight?
Enter self-regulated learning (SRL)—a concept that’s backed by over 40 years of research but still underutilized in classrooms. And the best part? Boosting your students’ academic performance and motivation might not require big, time-consuming interventions after all.
📅 When? March 17, 2025
📍 Where? Online
This course builds upon the success of the 2022 course “Teaching Life Competences 1 – Shaping Lifelong Learners through Self-Regulated Learning”.
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Strengthening literacy with eTwinning
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, students need strong literacy skills to tackle future challenges. Literacy goes beyond reading and writing— it encompasses the ability to critically engage with diverse texts, communicate effectively across different modes, and navigate an increasingly digital world.
📅 When? March 31, 2025
📍 Where? Online
This course provides educators with practical strategies to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and digital literacy into eTwinning projects. You will examine the concept of literacy from multiple perspectives and explore how eTwinning projects can be a powerful tool to develop students’ literacy skills. Additionally, you will gain strategies for integrating digital tools to support literacy development, while engaging in project-based learning that enhances student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through hands-on activities, real eTwinning examples, and interactive tools, you will learn how to create collaborative international projects on literacy that foster meaningful learning experiences.
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Supporting children’s numeracy: the role of the home learning environment
Children acquire many academically and non-academically relevant skills within the framework of the home learning environment, which is why this context plays a crucial role in the early and later development of children's competencies, including in the field of mathematics.
📅 When? March 31, 2025
📍 Where? Online
Therefore, teachers and educators should be aware of how parents can effectively support their children's mathematical learning and how they can collaborate successfully in this context. This includes topics such as the interaction between home and school, learning difficulties in mathematics, the usage of learning apps, and the homework situation.
This course on children's mathematical learning in the home learning environment not only provides a comprehensive overview of important and relevant aspects of the early and later home mathematics environment children experience, but also offers concrete ideas for fostering a successful partnership between professionals and parents to support children’s learning.
Upcoming webinars:
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European Commission webinar: Engaging maths education through games, technology and interdisciplinary learning
How can we make mathematics more engaging and accessible for students? The M@THGAN project re-imagined math education by integrating games, technology, and real-world connections to create interactive and enjoyable learning experiences.
📅 When? March 24, 2025
📍 Where? Online
Guest expert? Iohana Cristina Udrescu is a dedicated educator and project coordinator, passionate about transforming mathematics education through innovative methods. As Project Manager of Asociația Edulifelong, she has led multiple Erasmus+ projects focusing on integrating technology, game-based learning, and interdisciplinary approaches into teaching. With almost 20 years of experience in mathematics education and 10 years in teacher training, she has mastered the skill of designing engaging learning environments that foster problem-solving and creativity. She is an EU Climate Pact Ambassador, a Scientix Ambassador, and an advocate for sustainable and interdisciplinary education. Iohana collaborates with international organisations to develop hands-on learning experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that mathematics becomes an exciting and relevant subject for students.
This webinar will introduce practical strategies and resources, including the developed Game, a collection of Classroom Activities, and an online MOOC for teachers. In the webinar, innovative approaches that help students develop confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper appreciation for mathematics, will be shared.
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European Commission webinar: Introducing numeracy in ECEC with STEAM songs and storytelling
Join us for an engaging webinar where we explore how storytelling, songs, and nursery rhymes can be powerful STEAM (STEM & the Arts) activities to enhance early numeracy in ECEC. Discover creative, play-based strategies that integrate rhythm, patterns, sequencing, and problem-solving to foster mathematical thinking in young children, making learning both meaningful and fun.
📅 When? March 27, 2025
📍 Where? Online
Guest expert? Paula Walshe is an experienced lecturer, researcher and published author in the field of Early Childhood Education. She is currently lecturing at South East Technological University in Carlow, Ireland while also completing her PhD research on STEAM in Early Childhood Education at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Paula has recently published two books based on areas of ECEC practice: "Full STEAM Ahead - Science, Technology, Engineering, ehe Arts and Maths in Early Childhood Education" and "Síolta in Practice" a book on implementing quality standards in ECEC. Both books are available from www.borupress.ie
In this webinar we will explore how storytelling, songs, and nursery rhymes can serve as powerful STEAM (STEM & the Arts) activities to support early numeracy in ECEC. Through rhythm, patterns, sequencing, and problem-solving, these creative, play-based approaches help young children develop mathematical thinking in an engaging and meaningful way. Gain practical insights and ideas to enrich early learning! We will also discuss how these activities foster language development and social-emotional skills, creating a holistic learning experience. Join us to discover fun, research-based strategies that make numeracy accessible and enjoyable for young learners!
Webinar recordings:
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The Socratic method in schools: Midwife, sometimes gadfly
This webinar will explain its core elements and how they may be adapted to scaffold group discussions. In its myriad adaptations to different contexts, we will see that often it is more appropriate to speak of Socratic methods.
📅 When? ENDED February 26, 2025
📍 Where? Online
Guest expert? Erick Wilberding completed a Ph.D. in the History of Art at New York University. For nearly 30 years, he has taught at Marymount International School in Rome, where he is the head of the Philosophy and Theory of Knowledge Department. He has published Teach like Socrates (Routledge, 2014) and Socratic Methods (Routledge, 2019). In 2021 he wrote the TED-Ed animation about the Socratic Method. This tool will help improve your critical thinking, which has over 6.5 million views. He is greatly convinced of the value of making thinking visible through dialogic teaching.
The Socratic Method is one of the most versatile tools for teachers in the classroom, moving the crucial activities of analysis and judgment to the students. This webinar will explain its core elements and how they may be adapted to scaffold group discussions. In its myriad adaptations to different contexts, we will see that often it is more appropriate to speak of Socratic methods.