Transforming Digital Literacy Education: Insights from ICILS 2023 and the Role of the DIGITAL FIRST Project
The 2023 International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) ‘s most recent results reveal a complex digital literacy landscape across 35 education systems internationally. The value of all major international studies assessing student performance lies in their ability to enable comparisons between countries and identify changes in achievements over time (achievement trends). We need such […]
Opportunities and challenges of computer science education in Slovenian schools
In today’s society, computer science education is often mistakenly equated with basic digital literacy, reflecting a widespread misunderstanding of the subject’s true scope and value. Scientific literature consistently demonstrates that computer science education, through the development of computational thinking, cultivates essential transversal skills that extend far beyond digital literacy. These skills are crucial for active […]
New Insights into Informatics Education with Learning Analytics: Experiences from Finland
Imagine a classroom where every student’s unique learning journey is understood — where their strengths, areas for growth, and the process of skill-building are fully visible. Learning analytics makes this vision a reality, offering a deeper view beyond traditional grades and test scores. With these insights, teaching transforms from simply delivering content into a personalized […]
DIGITAL FIRST and AIM@VET: Transforming the Teaching of Computer Science and Robotics Under a Functionalist Approach
In an educational environment that must continuously adapt to the accelerated digital transformation, the teaching of computer science faces the challenge of equipping students with practical skills that they can apply in real-world situations. The two Erasmus+ funded projects participated by the University of A Coruña (UDC), AIM@VET and DIGITAL FIRST are at the forefront […]
Teaching Strategies and Methods in Informatics Classrooms: DIGITAL FIRST Presentation at the BEBRAS 20-th Anniversary Symposium in Vilnius
The Informatics and Computational Thinking Challenge Bebras is well-known around the world, with 4 million pupils in more than 80 countries completing the contest last year. The main goal of Bebras is to develop computational thinking and modern problem-solving skills, to introduce the most important concepts of computer science: algorithm building, program design, decomposition – […]
Digital First Network Project Meeting Recap: Engaging Two Days at Vilnius University
This September, the Digital First project partner held a project meeting at Vilnius University, bringing together educators, researchers, and digital education experts from across Europe. Over two days, participants worked both in person and online to advance their mission of improving how digital skills are taught in schools. Day 1: Laying the Groundwork The meeting […]
Improving Teaching And Learning Through Digital Technologies: Insights From Bulgaria
Looking for alternative ways to improve their students’ learning process in their classrooms during the last years, the Secondary School “St.st. Cyril and Methodius” is delighted to be a part of the DIGITAL FIRST project’s mission to transform informatics education across Europe. The teachers from the school find the project very inspiring and enlightening as […]
Beyond Coding: Transforming Education to Shape Tomorrow’s Digital Innovators
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the education of our youngest citizens must evolve to meet the demands of a future dominated by technology. As children grow up surrounded by digital devices, they arrive at school with a basic level of digital fluency. However, there’s a pressing need to move beyond this familiarity with technology and […]
Sparking Creativity in young minds: Innovative Approaches to teaching Informatics
The importance of coding and informatics cannot be overstated in today’s digital world. Yet, introducing these concepts to young children can be challenging. Some of the challenges that a teacher may face: Attention and concentration: Younger children typically have shorter attention spans, making it hard to keep them engaged in activities that require sustained focus, […]
Exploring How Informatics is Taught and Learned in Greek Schools: Focus Group Insights
As part of the “DIGITAL FIRST – Digital tech as the first language” project, recent focus group research conducted in Greece offers valuable insights into the current state of informatics education. Our project aims to transform how students across Europe engage with digital technology, preparing them for a future where computational thinking and informatics skills […]
