Digital Education Action Plan – Action 7
The digital information environment is complex. Algorithms, information bubbles and echo chambers influence what young people see online. At the same time, disinformation and harmful content are growing and affecting our democracies and individual well-being.
Education and training therefore play a key role in helping learners develop digital literacy.
The guidelines: practical support for your teaching
The Commission first published guidelines in 2022.
They are designed for teachers working in primary and secondary education levels, with little to no prior experience with digital literacy or disinformation.
They provide hands-on support you can apply to your everyday teaching:
- Practical tips to assess digital literacy
- A glossary and lesson plans about critical thinking, cyberbullying and generative AI
- Insights into digital pedagogy and the dimensions of disinformation
- Advice on discussing deceptive content and controversial issues.
What the update offers
The updated version (2026) reflects the latest developments in the digital landscape. It includes new sections on:
- generative AI and its link to disinformation
- social media use and the role of influencers
- pre-bunking (preparing learners to recognise manipulation before exposure)
- elaborate lesson plans and an updated glossary
- recommendations for school leaders and policymakers
Retningslinjerne og den endelige rapport blev udarbejdet med input fra en uformel ekspertgruppe i Kommissionen. Samlet set har dets medlemmer ekspertise fra uddannelsessamfundet, den akademiske verden, radio- og tv-virksomhed, den private sektor og andre sektorer.
Forventede resultater
- et bedre kendskab i offentligheden til desinformation og mere viden herom
- en bredere forståelse af digitale færdigheder gennem uddannelse og undervisning
- ansvarlig og sikker brug af digital teknologi.
Tidslinje
- Oktober 2022 – udgivelse af retningslinjerne og ekspertgruppens endelige rapport
- Slutningen af 2025 – offentliggørelse af ajourførte retningslinjer for at afspejle nye udfordringer og udviklingen af bedste praksis
Finansiering
Dette indsatsområde modtager finansiering fra EU's Erasmus+-programmet.
Timeline
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2022 - first publication of the guidelines
The first version was published together with a final report, developed by the Commission’s expert group on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training
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2026 – updated version of the guidelines
The update was prepared by a working group of the European Digital Education Hub
Forventede resultater
- et bedre kendskab i offentligheden til desinformation og mere viden herom
- en bredere forståelse af digitale færdigheder gennem uddannelse og undervisning
- ansvarlig og sikker brug af digital teknologi.
Tidslinje
- Oktober 2022 – udgivelse af retningslinjerne og ekspertgruppens endelige rapport
- Slutningen af 2025 – offentliggørelse af ajourførte retningslinjer for at afspejle nye udfordringer og udviklingen af bedste praksis
Finansiering
Dette indsatsområde modtager finansiering fra EU's Erasmus+-programmet.