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1st press release

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Latest Updates from the 1st Transnational Program Meeting

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Rome, Italy - January 20, 2024 - In the era of digital revolution, where access to online tools is ubiquitous, navigating the digital landscape responsibly has become increasingly challenging. Recognizing this important need, the Transnational Program Meeting convened on January 18 and 19 at the Department of Political Science of the University of Roma Tre, under the banner of the Digi-Civis project. At the meeting, partners of the consortium were present and engaged on the topic.

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The discussions centered around the importance of digital citizenship education, particularly within educational institutions and the steps for the realization of project’s results. The project aims to foster educators’ knowledge so to equip learners with essential skills and competences required to navigate the digital realm responsibly. Key topics included understanding pillars of Digital Citizenship such as digital rights and obligations, as well as legal aspects pertaining to online interactions.

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With a firm commitment to integrating European digital competencies into school curricula, Europe Direct of the University will support for the initiative. "The Digi-Civis project represents a crucial step towards empowering individuals to navigate the digital landscape confidently and responsibly" has remarked the Director of the Department, Emilia Fiandra. "We are all excited to collaborate closely  to ensure the successful integration of European digital skills into educational curricula” has continued Chair Professor Raffaele Torino.

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This first occasion of interaction among partners paved the way for strong collaboration and committment to project’s objectives.

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2nd press release

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Digi-Civis Project Advances after the second transnational partner meeting in Mons

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Mons, Belgium - July 12, 2024 – The Digi-Civis project aims to provide comprehensive digital citizenship education, equipping both students and educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world responsibly. 

The second Transnational Partners Meeting for the Digi-Civis project was held on July 11 and 12 in Mons, Belgium. This significant gathering brought together consortium partners to discuss the project's progress and future outcomes. 

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Day 1 Highlights: 

The first session focused on E-learning development, led by the University of Roma Tre and Smart Nest. Key updates included the upload of the English version on the e-learning platform, technical adjustments, peer reviews, translations, and the upcoming piloting phase. Following this, Euphoria Net presented the status and future schedule for the development of pedagogical sequences designed to enhance digital literacy among students. 

The session on Work Package 4 was led by Logopsycom and detailed the development of the Reality Task Toolkit. This result aims to propose situational flashcards to enable teachers to tackle concrete digital citizenship themes with their pupils while gamifying learning. The meeting provided an opportunity to refine this vision and discuss specific subjects to be tackled on the cards. 

The meeting continued with a presentation of the latest process evaluation results, showing positive collaboration among partners and raising suggestions for improvement. Valencia Inno Hub led the discussion on dissemination strategies, reiterating goals to ensure the project's success and sustainability. The day concluded with sessions on the eTwinning Digital Ambassador role by Battaglini and sustainability measures by Halita School. 

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Day 2 Highlights: 

The second day began with an extensive session on Project Management by Euphoria Net, covering result quality, administrative tasks, budget allocations, and timesheet management, crucial for aligning all partners on the project's logistical aspects. The meeting ended with a reminder of upcoming deadlines and the choice of dates for the next meeting in Valencia in January 2025. 

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Looking Forward: 

The Mons meeting marked a significant milestone in the Digi-Civis project, reinforcing the commitment to fostering digital citizenship education. The collaboration among partners is set to enhance the project's impact, ensuring that both educators and students are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the digital age responsibly. â€‹

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