Digital literacy – UNESCO IITE

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UNESCO launched a series of resources to counter COVID-19 conspiracy theories

18 September 2020

Disinformation and conspiracy theories caused by the COVID-19 pandemic pose a threat as they often target and discriminate against vulnerable groups, ignore scientific evidence and polarize society with serious consequences. To address… Read more UNESCO launched a series of resources to counter COVID-19 conspiracy theories

Events

UNESCO IITE Week 2019

25–29 November 2019 Saint Petersburg, Russia

On 25-29 November 2019, UNESCO IITE Week 2019 will be held within the XIV International Festival “Wind of Change” for teachers and students in St. Petersburg. The Programme of the event includes lectures, seminars, and competitions in the field of information, communication, and 3D technologies. Read more UNESCO IITE Week 2019

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UNESCO IITE took part in the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and education

20 May 2019

On May 16-18, 2019, Beijing (PRC) hosted the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education, entitled “Planning Education in the AI Era: Lead the Leap”. The Conference was co-organized by UNESCO and the Government of the People’s Republic of China. Read more UNESCO IITE took part in the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and education

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UNESCO IITE at the first SELFIE Forum: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age

11 April 2019

Participants of the first SELFIE Forum: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age, held in Madrid on 4-5 April 2019, discussed the results of the practical application of the new online tool SELFIE by European schools and next steps in the further implementation of SELFIE in teaching and learning to ensure quality education. Read more UNESCO IITE at the first SELFIE Forum: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age

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UNESCO IITE Week in the framework of the XIII International Festival for pupils and teachers “Wind of Changes”

6 December 2018

UNESCO IITE Week took place in Saint Petersburg on 19-23 November. The event was held in the framework of the Festival “Wind of Changes”, organized annually by St. Petersburg State… Read more UNESCO IITE Week in the framework of the XIII International Festival for pupils and teachers “Wind of Changes”

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UNESCO IITE took part in the 11th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

12 November 2018

On 5-9 November 2018 UNESCO IITE participated in the 11th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 (TTF), which took place in Montego Bay… Read more UNESCO IITE took part in the 11th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

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Integration of ICT in education and innovative practices has been discussed in Addis Ababa

10 October 2018

UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) took part in the Dialogue on the Integration of ICT in Education and Innovative Practices organized by the UNESCO International Institute… Read more Integration of ICT in education and innovative practices has been discussed in Addis Ababa

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UNESCO IITE joined in efforts to develop the occupational standards for digital curator

20 July 2018

At the invitation of the Russian Society “Znanie” and the Committee for Education and Science of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the UNESCO IITE is engaged in the… Read more UNESCO IITE joined in efforts to develop the occupational standards for digital curator

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Video lectures “Civilizations, Technology and Literacies”

31 January 2018

UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) is glad to present video lectures “Civilizations, Technology and Literacies” by Prof. Tapio Varis, Professor Emeritus of Professional Education, UNESCO Chair… Read more Video lectures “Civilizations, Technology and Literacies”

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The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development launches the Report of the Working Group on Education

2 October 2017

The final Report of the Working Group of Education “Digital Skills for Life and Work” was launched in September 2017. It is the result of the Broadband Commission Working Group… Read more The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development launches the Report of the Working Group on Education

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UNESCO IITE took part in the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the UNESCO-Microsoft Advancing Mobile Literacy Learning project

7 August 2015

On 4-5 August 2015, UNESCO IITE took part in the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the UNESCO-Microsoft Advancing Mobile Literacy Learning project (AMLP) held in Hamburg, Germany. The project will last for 3 years and will be implemented in 4 beneficiary countries – Bangladesh, Egypt, Mexico and Ethiopia. Read more UNESCO IITE took part in the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the UNESCO-Microsoft Advancing Mobile Literacy Learning project

Theme: Digital literacy