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Cyberfighters' BookletMost people are familiar with some kind of online harassament, especially children and teenagers whose social life is partially constituted by virtual interaction. The reasons why young people bully their peers online and offline are usually very similar, but the aggression takes place in a different environment and in different forms. An important factor is to be able to recognize what's the line that divides a joke and actual bullying. Proper cyberbullying can be defined as the systematic and repetitive use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, expose, impersonate or target another person. It's facilitated by the impersonal nature of online platforms and perpetrators feel more powerful behind the screen compared to face to face bullying. Read More
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Bologna Digital 2020 White Paper on Digitalisation in the European Higher Education AreaEurope needs new visions for contemporary higher education in the digital age. Digitalisation is not only an additional challenge, but also an effective means to address key challenges for higher education in the 21st century. This paper focuses on current developments and the discourse to be sharpened by 2020, but looks to the future of higher education. It follows the vision that in 2030, universities and colleges of higher education offer courses of study that are much more flexible and offer different learning pathways recognising the diversity of the student population. They are central institutions of lifelong learning, on campus and on digital platforms. The university will be a networked and open institution in 2030, which cooperates much more closely with other universities as well as the community and jointly develops and provides educational programmes. Florian Rampelt · Dominic Orr · Alexander Knoth Hochschulforum Digitalisierung: https://hochschulforumdigitalisierung.de/en Read More
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Media Literacy for allBeing media literate means being able to critically understand and evaluate media content and to responsibly and safely use digital media services. Media literacy helps us engage with others in the public sphere, using the creative and participatory potential that new technologies and services can offer. Nowadays, it also includes understanding how data is used and how algorithms and all can influence media production and choices. The importance of community media in supporting the formation of an ‘informed citizenry’ is well recognized by the Council of Europe. © Council of Europe, February 2020 - Martina Chapman, Nadia Bellardi, Helmut Peissl Read More
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Digital technologies in electionsDigital solutions are increasingly used in elections. Their security has attracted much attention in the recent years as it impacts the integrity of elections. The legislator has the important burden to introduce regulations ensuring that only digital solutions which comply with constitutional principles can be used in elections. This is not an easy task as the field is still experimental. The two studies presented here raise legal questions, draw upon past experiences in several countries and suggest possible approaches. This publication will be of interest to legislators and executive authorities, namely Election Management Bodies, that are invited to decide on the use of digital solutions in elections. © Council of Europe, March 2020 - Ardita Driza Maurer Read More
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Easy steps to help your child become a Digital Citizen (2020)Young people today inhabit a world that has been transformed by digital technologies, effortlessly enabling connectedness through social media and access to vast quantities of information. Making sense of this hyper rich information and engaging effectively and responsibly poses a whole set of new challenges for educators as they seek to prepare young people as citizens, exercising their rights and participating effectively in the affairs of the community. © Council of Europe, April 2020 - Janice Richardson, Veronica Samara Read More
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Parenting in digital age“Digital parents” need to be responsible role models, and to establish communication and trust so that children will discuss their autonomous online activities openly. Digital parents should also understand what style of parenting works best for their families so that their children not only participate in the digital age, but actually thrive, while being protected from any risks posed by this new environment. Finally, parents and caregivers are called upon to closely watch their own behaviors, for example as they share online content, as they use digital technologies throughout the day, or as they allow their children to access these technologies. © Council of Europe, August 2020 - Dr Elizabeth Milovidov Read More
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