The Interactive Classroom Working Group (ICWG) proudly presents our latest publication, School Strategies for Fostering Students’ Digital Competences: Guidelines for School Leaders. These guidelines offer a comprehensive framework to help school leaders develop innovative and sustainable digital education strategies. Backed by real-world examples from 15 case studies across 8 European countries, this resource is designed to inspire and empower schools to embrace the digital transformation.
Why Focus on Digital Competence?
- In today’s interconnected world, fostering digital competence is essential for preparing students for personal and professional success.
- Digital competence equips students with skills like critical thinking, responsible digital behavior, and AI literacy.
- Schools with whole-school strategies are better positioned to create inclusive, equitable, and future-ready learning environments.
- Leadership plays a pivotal role in aligning digital initiatives with broader educational goals.
These guidelines empower school leaders to take actionable steps in creating tailored, effective strategies to enhance digital competence in their institutions.
What is Inside the Guidelines?
The publication is divided into two key parts:
Part 1: Building the Foundation
This section explores why digital competence matters in education and highlights the importance of whole-school strategies. Key topics include:
- Understanding digital competence.
- Exploring the role of AI in schools.
- The importance of leadership in fostering systemic change.
Part 2: A Step-by-Step Framework
This practical section provides a roadmap for school leaders with 7 actionable steps to create and implement their school’s digital strategy:
- Establish a strong leadership team.
- Define a strategic vision and priorities.
- Identify needs and challenges.
- Assess and allocate resources.
- Engage the whole school community.
- Translate the vision into actionable steps.
- Set up monitoring and evaluation processes.
Take Action
Ready to make a difference? Dive into the guidelines and start shaping your school’s digital future today!
For inspiration, learn from schools that have successfully implemented these strategies:
Why These Guidelines Matter
This publication isn’t just a guide—it’s a toolkit for change. By following these steps, schools can:
- Build digitally mature environments.
- Equip students for the future.
- Create inclusive, innovative learning spaces.
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