The workshop is designed to introduce the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu). It consists of 8 chapters in addition to an introduction and a conclusion: 

• DigCompEdu

In the first topic you will have the opportunity to learn about the DigCompEdu framework. You will learn about the 6 domains of competencies and the progression model that helps teachers to understand their areas of strength and weakness by describing the different stages or levels of development of digital competencies. The levels of achievement of the competencies are divided into six levels.

In this section you will look at the materials and resources, take the quiz and participate in the discussion.

• Professional Engagement

You will learn about the first area of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) – PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT, which covers the following competencies: organisational communication, professional collaboration, reflective practice and digital continuous professional development.

In this section you will look at the materials, participate in a discussion on professional development, design ICT-supported pedagogical learning activities addressing the professional development competencies.

• Digital Resources

You will learn about the second domain of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) – DIGITAL RESOURCES, which covers the following competencies: selecting digital resources; creating and modifying digital resources; managing, protecting and sharing digital resources.

In this section, you will look at materials and resources, participate in a discussion on digital resources and design ICT-supported pedagogical learning activities that address the competencies of digital resources.

• Teaching and Learning

You will learn about the third domain of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) – TEACHING AND LEARNING, which covers the following competencies: teaching; guidance; collaborative learning and self-regulated learning.

In this section, you will look at materials and resources, participate in a discussion on teaching and learning, and design ICT-supported pedagogical learning activities that address the competencies of teaching and learning. 

• Assessment

You will learn about the fourth domain of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) – ASSESSMENT, which covers the following competencies: assessment strategies; analysing evidence; feedback and planning.

In this section, you will look at materials and resources, participate in a discussion on assessment and evaluation, and design ICT-supported pedagogical activities that address the competencies area of assessment of learning and student learning.

• Empowering Learners

You will learn about the fifth domain of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) – EMPOWERING LEARNERS, which covers the following competencies: accessibility and inclusion; differentiation and personalization; and actively engaging learners.

In this section you will look at materials and resources, participate in a discussion on empowering students, and design ICT-supported pedagogical learning activities that address the competencies of empowering students.

• Facilitating Learners’ Digital Competence

You will learn about the sixth domain of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu)  – FACILITATING LEARNERS’ DIGITAL COMPETENCE, which covers the following competencies: information and media literacy; communication; content creation; responsible use and problem solving.

In this section you will look at materials and resources, participate in a discussion on promoting the development of students’ digital competencies, and design ICT-supported pedagogical learning activities that address the competency area of promoting the development of students’ digital competencies.

• Self-reflection

In this section you will have the opportunity to learn about and use a tool to help you reflect on your digital competencies as a teacher.

You will look at the materials and resources, solve the questionnaire, participate in a discussion on the self-evaluation tool, use the DigCompEduCheckIn self-evaluation tool and submit a report.