UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2024
| When: | Monday, September 2, 2024 - 09:00 - Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 18:00 |
| Where: |
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (and online)
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| Timezone: |
Europe/Paris
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From 2 to 5 September 2024, Digital Learning Week will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This annual event brings together global leaders in digital education, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore the intersection of digital transformation and green transitions in education.
The focus this year is on fostering a human-centered, climate-friendly approach to AI in education, with a special focus on teachers. The key themes of the programme include:
- AI Competencies for School Students and Teachers
- Ethical Regulations for AI in Education
- AI and Learning Assessment
- Education at the Intersection of Digital and Green Transitions
Teacher-Specific Sessions
Educators will find valuable sessions tailored to enhance their understanding and application of AI in teaching:
- Launch of the UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers during Plenary Session 3 on 3 September at 11:00 AM CET, guiding educators to become responsible designers and users of AI in their classrooms.
- Best practices in developing AI competencies for teachers, a breakout session scheduled on 3 September from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CET, focusing on media and information literacy, and digital citizenship education.
Other highlights of the programme include:
- Award Ceremony: Presentation of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education, recognizing innovative projects at the intersection of digital learning and environmental sustainability.
- Youth Forum: Discussions featuring youth perspectives on the impact of technology in education and its environmental implications.
- Networking Opportunities: Concluding with a networking cocktail on 5 September, offering participants a chance to connect and collaborate.
Digital Learning Week 2024 will take place in-person with selected sessions livestreamed. Interpretation will be provided in English and French.
For more information and to consult the concept note, visit the UNESCO Digital Learning Week website or contact dlw@unesco.org.
Click here to learn more about UNESCO’s work on Digital Learning and Transformation and AI in Education.
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