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
Suunised ja lõpparuanne töötati välja komisjoni mitteametliku eksperdirühma toel. Selle liikmed kannavad endas haridus- ja koolituskogukonna, akadeemiliste ringkondade, ringhäälingu, erasektori ja teiste asjatundjate teadmisi.
Oodatavad tulemused
- Üldsuse parem teadlikkus ja teadmised väärinfost
- Hariduse ja koolituse kaudu saavutatud laiem arusaam digikirjaoskuse kohta
- Digitehnoloogia vastutustundlik ja turvaline kasutamine
Ajakava
- Oktoober 2022 – Eksperdirühma suuniste ja lõpparuande avaldamine
- 2025. aasta lõpp – ajakohastatud suuniste avaldamine, et kajastada esilekerkivaid probleeme ja välja kujunevaid parimaid tavasid
Rahastamine
Meedet rahastatakse ELi Erasmus+ programmi kaudu.
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
Oodatavad tulemused
- Üldsuse parem teadlikkus ja teadmised väärinfost
- Hariduse ja koolituse kaudu saavutatud laiem arusaam digikirjaoskuse kohta
- Digitehnoloogia vastutustundlik ja turvaline kasutamine
Ajakava
- Oktoober 2022 – Eksperdirühma suuniste ja lõpparuande avaldamine
- 2025. aasta lõpp – ajakohastatud suuniste avaldamine, et kajastada esilekerkivaid probleeme ja välja kujunevaid parimaid tavasid
Rahastamine
Meedet rahastatakse ELi Erasmus+ programmi kaudu.