Courses

This course offers a comprehensive program for teachers and educators aimed at adapting to the educational environments and societies of the digital age. Covering digital citizenship, digital media literacy, and the use of AI tools in education, the course is structured within the framework of UNESCO, UN, and EU initiatives on these topics. It provides participants with knowledge on digital safety, ethics, and critical evaluation of media content, while teaching them how to implement AI tools through hands-on activities. Participants will gain the skills necessary to enhance students’ digital literacy in schools, raise them as safe and ethical individuals in the digital world, and personalize educational processes using AI tools. This program aims to take significant steps to support digital transformation and innovation in education.

Course Methodology

The course will be conducted through interactive and experiential methods, including collaborative learning, case studies, group work, and hands-on workshops. Icebreaker activities will allow participants to get to know each other and build trust, with an emphasis on group work and practical applications each day. Theoretical information will be presented through brief presentations, followed by practical experiences. Assessment will be based on the projects created and materials developed by participants. Feedback forms will be collected at the end of the course, and participants will receive Europass certificates and participation documents.

• To equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills in digital citizenship, safety, and media literacy.
• To teach the applicability of AI tools in education.
• To provide pedagogical approaches necessary for cultivating students as safe and ethical individuals in the digital world.
• To empower teachers to raise awareness of digital media literacy in schools.
• To create personalized learning pathways through the use of AI in educational processes.

• Participants will learn to integrate digital citizenship, media literacy, and AI tools into educational processes.
• Participants will be able to develop strategies that promote ethical behavior in digital environments.
• They will gain in-depth knowledge of how AI tools can be used in education.
• Participants will acquire competencies in analyzing media content, critical thinking, and imparting these skills to students.
• They will be able to apply innovative approaches in education by developing digital tools and AI-supported materials.

Day 1: Digital Citizenship and Introduction Activities

• Icebreaker Activity: A fun introduction game to help participants get to know each other and build group dynamics.
• Introduction to Digital Citizenship: The concept of digital citizenship, online rights, and responsibilities. The risks and opportunities of the digital world will be introduced within the framework of UNESCO’s digital literacy studies.
• Theoretical Information: Emphasizing the importance of ethical and responsible behavior in the digital environment. Discussions on the global impacts of digital citizenship referencing UN reports on “Digital Literacy and Digital Access.”
• Practical Activity: Simulation studies for safe and ethical behaviors on digital platforms.
• Group Work: Participants share their experiences with digital citizenship and discuss rights and responsibilities in the digital world.

  Day 2: Digital Safety and Privacy

• Warm-up Activity: A brief activity for participants to share their experiences regarding safety and privacy.
• Introduction to Digital Safety and Privacy: The importance of digital safety and personal data protection, referencing the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UN studies on digital rights.
• Theoretical Information: Discussions on international regulations regarding digital safety and privacy and their implementation in education, particularly focusing on raising students’ online safety awareness.
• Practical Workshop: Practical exercises on creating secure passwords, managing privacy settings, and protecting against online threats.
• Group Work: Participants develop strategies for ensuring student safety and discuss how to implement them in their schools.

 Day 3: Digital Media Literacy – Information Verification

• Warm-up Activity: Information sharing and discussion among participants.
• Introduction to Media Literacy: The importance of digital media literacy and information verification, evaluating the reliability of information sources within the framework of UNESCO’s media literacy studies.
• Theoretical Information: The effects of fake news, manipulation, and disinformation on education. Discussions on UN efforts to combat fake news and the EU’s Media Literacy Initiative.
• Practical Activity: Case studies to differentiate between real and fake news.
• Group Work: Participants discuss the analysis of digital media content and methods to combat fake news.

 Day 4: Digital Media Literacy – Content Creation

• Warm-up Activity: A brief discussion on digital media content production.
• Content Production: The role of digital content creation in education, based on UNESCO’s recommendations for students to gain skills in producing media content with digital tools.
• Theoretical Information: Digital media production, content verification, and processes for creating reliable content. Discussions on educational policies regarding media content by the UN and EU.
• Practical Workshop: Practical guidance on how to produce content such as videos, blogs, and podcasts using digital tools.
• Group Work: Participants discuss how to create and utilize digital content in the classroom.

Day 5: Introduction to AI Tools in Education

• Icebreaker Activity: A short quiz to gauge participants’ knowledge of AI.
• Contributions of AI to Education: General information on the use of AI in education, referencing UNESCO’s “AI in Education” report.
• Theoretical Information: Discussions on the integration of AI into education and personalized learning models based on UN and EU studies.
• Practical Workshop: Practical work with AI-based educational tools. Demonstrations and examples of how to implement AI in education.
• Group Work: Participants discuss and plan how to use AI tools in their classrooms.

 Day 6: Application of AI Tools in Education

• Warm-up Activity: Sharing experiences related to AI tools among participants.
• Theoretical Information: Discussions on how AI tools can be customized and personalized according to learning styles, referencing UNESCO’s reports on the future of AI in education.
• Practical Work: Assessing student performance using AI-based educational tools. Teachers prepare personalized lesson content with AI tools.
• Group Work: Participants plan the integration of AI tools into their educational environments and test these tools in practice.

Day 7: AI Tools and Assessment

• Warm-up Activity: Sharing information and experiences about the integration of AI tools in education among participants.
• Practical Workshop: Practical exercises on how to assess student success with AI tools and how to provide personal feedback.
• Evaluation and Certificates: General evaluation of the course, participant feedback, and issuance of course certificates.
• Closing Activity: Cutting a cake with all participating teachers and emphasizing social media accounts while distributing certificates.

• Participants will receive their certificates.
• Participants will provide a general evaluation of the course and complete the event survey.
• Participants will receive course materials, videos, photos, and PDF documents in both digital and print formats.

Follow-up and Support

After the course, participants will receive all course materials both digitally and in print. An email group will be created for idea exchange, and self-evaluation materials will be provided.

*Please note that course activities and content may vary depending on participants’ preferences and the instructor leading the session. Any changes to the course are at the discretion of the instructor. If there is a specific topic you would like to include in the course content, please let us know in advance.