The European Commission released on January 17, 2018 new initiatives to improve the key competencies and digital skills of European citizens.
These initiatives come just two months after European heads of state and government discussed education, training and culture at the November 2017 Gothenburg Summit.
They are intended to reduce socio-economic inequalities, while maintaining competitiveness.
A Council Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning
The European Commission will contribute to the implementation of the updated European Reference Framework of Key Competences. The Commission will develop reference materials and tools in collaboration with Member States, such as open online courses, assessment tools, networks such aseTwinning and the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe(EPALE).An action plan for digital education
Initiatives include supporting schools with high-speed broadband connections, developing a new self-assessment tool for schools on the use of technology for teaching and learning (SELFIE), and conducting an awareness campaign on online safety, media literacy and cyber hygiene.Référence :
