Apply to join a new expert group on guidelines for teaching informatics
Digital skills and competences are essential to participate in society. Yet around 42% of Europeans currently lack basic digital skills, including many young people.
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Objective
The expert group will work on guidelines for teaching informatics at primary and secondary levels.
Who can apply
The call is open to experts in the area of:
- informatics and the teaching of informatics
- curricula and/or pedagogies
- digital education policy and governance
Applicants can be educators, researchers, representatives of the private sector and public authorities.
Individuals can be EU or EFTA nationals, acting independently or representing a shared interest.
EU or EFTA-based organisations and public entities are also eligible to apply.
How to apply
Applications are open until 8 May.
Policy background
The expert group is a direct follow-up of the Council Recommendation on improving the provision of digital skills and competences in education and training.