DIGITAL FIRST Dialogue Club in Portugal: Reflecting on Informatics Education

The DIGITAL FIRST partner CFAE-PVVC organised a Dialogue Club on 10 February 2025 bringing together teachers from various disciplinary fields, including informatics teachers, representatives of NGOs, teacher trainers, digital ambassadors, and representatives of regional education institutions. During the session, participants discussed how digital technologies influence personal expression and the transmission of information. Topics addressed included the role of digital platforms in […]

Rethinking Informatics Education

Educating students in informatics/computer science/computing is essential for preparing future citizens to actively participate in, influence, and contribute to the development of the digital world. As technology continues to shape every aspect of our lives, informatics education must evolve to meet the needs of today’s learners. The DIGITAL FIRST project is dedicated to aligning informatics […]

Shaping the Future of Informatics: DIGITAL FIRST Meets in Ljubljana

From January 21st to 22nd, 2025, the vibrant city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, became the epicentre of discussions on the future of informatics education. Representatives from all partner institutions of the DIGITAL FIRST project gathered in person at the Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, to collaborate on key aspects of the project aimed at transforming […]

Teaching informatics in Physics Classes: The Case of Slovenia

Informatics education: Where We Are Teaching informatics and developing digital competencies (Vuorikari 2022) is crucial for the long-term competitiveness and security of the European Union. In order to expand production capacities for modern technologies, resources and increasingly, knowledge and personnel,the EU needs to focus on educating future generations beyond basic technology use, enabling them to […]

Functional Language of Informatics: Raising Future Leaders of the Digital World

As the digital world evolves, education must prepare students not just to adapt to change but to drive it. By replacing the structural, syntax-heavy teaching of informatics with a focus on functional language and computational thinking, the DIGITAL FIRST project empowers learners to interact with technology more intuitively and creatively. This paradigm shift positions students […]

DIGITAL FIRST: Celebrating One Year of Transforming Informatics Education!

The month of December marks the first anniversary of our project and we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our achievements with you! Aiming to transform informatics education at primary and secondary schools, the DIGITAL FIRST project calls to move away from the traditional structuralist approach of teaching students how computers function, the […]

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 […]