The DIGITAL FIRST project continues to explore innovative ways of teaching informatics, moving beyond technical skills to a functionalist approach that connects digital learning with real-world tasks, creativity, and collaboration.
Next week, join us for a Digital First Network Webinar!
22 October 2025
17:00 CET
Online – Microsoft Teams
Register now: How can informatics education go beyond coding and foster creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving? Don’t miss this 45-minute session featuring insights and examples from schools across Europe.
Speakers:
Introduction: Dorotea Strelec (Algebra LAB)
Aimilia Markouizou Gkika (T-hap)
Špela Cerar (University of Ljubljana)
In this webinar, we will introduce the functionalist perspective on informatics education. Rather than limiting the focus to technical competences, this approach highlights the multiple roles digital technology plays in everyday life:
-
as a tool for accomplishing tasks
-
as a rule-setter shaping online behaviour
-
as a means to explore and experiment
-
as a language for expressing ideas
-
as a medium for communication and collaboration
-
as a space for creativity and imagination
Participants will hear examples from project partners, along with practical insights drawn from activities in primary schools presented by the University of Ljubljana.
Join us to see how the functionalist approach is already being implemented across Europe, and how it can transform informatics education from abstract theory into active, student-centred learning. Whether you are a teacher seeking classroom-ready ideas or a policy-maker exploring innovative approaches to curriculum design, this session will offer concrete examples, inspiration, and fresh perspectives.
