Transform.Ed Briefing #85
Inside the Briefing: From challenging the implications of digital technologies on human rights to exploring strategies for safeguarding and promoting these rights within classroom settings.
Quick Update 🔔
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Big Ideas 💡
Building Strong Educational Leadership for the Digital Era: Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape
By Dr. Antonios Kafa | .ed Magazine
Shaping Digital Technologies that Empower People to Build their Lives
By the United Nations and the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following, in your opinion, is most effective in introducing human rights education?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
67% chose Dialogical creative pedagogies, and the remaining 33% voted in favor of Community service projects.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Policy Brief » Enhancing Global Governance to Safeguard Peace in the Digital Age
By Think 7
The policy brief offers recommendations to address the benefits and risks of digital technologies for society and peace. It highlights the need for regulation to prevent harm and proposes the establishment of an Intergovernmental Panel on Digital Change under the UN. The IPDC would provide policymakers with scientific knowledge about the impact of digital change on global peace and human well-being. The brief emphasizes the significant role the G7 could play in establishing the IPDC, using their platform and influence to raise awareness and encourage global support.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Sep 11 | FREE ENTRY » How to support your learners’ well-being in digital education?
This is an Online Event hosted by the European Education Area.
Sep 23 | FREE ENTRY » Educators for Democracy
This is an Online Event hosted by the Common Power via Eventbrite.
Sep 24 | FREE ENTRY » AI for Good: Ethics, Equity and Digital Citizenship in Education
This is an Online Event hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Nov 06-07 | PAID ENTRY » EDUtech Asia - Conference & Exhibition
This is an Onsite Event hosted by the EDUtech_Asia in Singapore.
Nov 15-16 | PAID ENTRY » International Conference on Religion, Education, and Human Rights
This is an Onsite Event hosted by the Research Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » The Imitation Game
This film explores themes of technology and its role in World War II, based on the life of Alan Turing, while also touching on issues of human rights and discrimination.
Documentary » We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
This documentary explores the activities of Anonymous, a decentralized international activist group that uses digital technology to promote various causes, including human rights. It highlights how digital platforms can be used for activism and advocacy.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Children’s Rights and Technology in the Digital World
By the Global Campus of Human Rights
Books 📚
Evidence-Based Teaching Resource » The Age of AI and Our Human Future
By Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, Daniel Huttenlocher
Community Connect 💭
What are the possible challenges when educators integrate digital tools to engage students and deepen their understanding of human rights, and how can we address them?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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