D3 promoted at UNESCO-related data literacy event
D3 has been highlighted as an inspirational initiative as part of the “International Cooperation Dialogues – Global Perspectives” day organised by France Education international, in partnership with the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP‑UNESCO), the French Education Ministry’s Directorate for Digital Education – Sub-directorate for Digital Uses in Education and Higher Education (DNE‑AMDAC) and the … Continue reading D3 promoted at UNESCO-related data literacy event
Artiticial Intelligence, Ethics and Geographic Information
The D3 project was selected in June 2024 by the Civics Innovation Fund to explore the issues of ethical AI in school and university education. The one-year GeoDem-AI project was formulated to encourage a healthy, critical view of ethical issues related to the use of AI in Geography teaching and learning. GEODEM-AI addresses democratic principles, civic engagement, … Continue reading Artiticial Intelligence, Ethics and Geographic Information
D3 Digital data project receives quality label award
D3 – Developing Digital Data literacy, is an Erasmus Plus project (2020-2023) examining the importance of teaching data literacy in schools. After review and evaluation from the Erasmus unit, we are delighted to announce that D3 has been awarded the Erasmus Quality Label from the Flemish national agency EPOS (#Eposvzw) for the work undertaken . … Continue reading D3 Digital data project receives quality label award
Join the AI in STEM Challenge
Science on Stage, an educational initiative for STEM Education active in 35 countries, invites teachers and their students to become part of the ‘AI in STEM Challenge’ by getting creative together and developing their own AI projects. The idea is for the students to identify a regional or global challenge, explore how AI can help … Continue reading Join the AI in STEM Challenge
Some open data projects in Europe
A number of interesting European open data projects are being developed. An Atlas of European Values Based on the work being undertaken by the EVALUE Erasmus Plus project, an Atlas of European Values has been created based on the work of the European Values Study. The Atlas, published by Springer, has been launched on Europe … Continue reading Some open data projects in Europe
Sharing D3 with the Open Data Charter Community
In January 2020 EUROGEO, as coordinator of the D3 (Developing Digital Data literacy) project applied for membership of the Open Data Charter Community. Find out more about this. EUROGEO duly became a member of the Community in April 2020 and has since regularly participated in meetings of open data experts and government officials. In April … Continue reading Sharing D3 with the Open Data Charter Community
Open data on climate change from OECD
On 31 March 2022, Ministers and high-level representatives from the OECD’s 38 member countries and the European Union, as well as Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru and Romania, committed in a formal OECD Declaration to intensify their work on climate and the environment including doing more to curb biodiversity loss, address plastic pollution, align finance with environmental … Continue reading Open data on climate change from OECD
Open data in schools: the final event of D3 project in Italy
On 26 February 2022 CESIE, a non-governmental partner in the D3 Project organised a Multiplier Event to celebrate the conclusion of the D3 project at the Liceo Einaudi Pareto in Palermo, Italy. The event was attended by secondary school teachers, interested in deepening the topic of open data in the school environment, and by teachers and … Continue reading Open data in schools: the final event of D3 project in Italy
D3 celebrates International Women’s Day
On the occasion of International Women’s Day we share a teacher’s story on using data in their work. The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022 is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Gender equality is one of the fundamental principles of the European Union and during the recent decades it is generally acknowledged … Continue reading D3 celebrates International Women’s Day
A database of open data and visualisations
The D3 project has created and published a searchable information database of potentially useful open data, tools and resources readily available for teachers to access and use. These information and data sources were considered useful for lesson activities by teachers working with the project team. Visit the database of useful resources Open Data is based … Continue reading A database of open data and visualisations
D3 Lesson Blueprints for Developing Digital Data Literacy now online
The D3 project has created a set of Lesson Blueprints for teachers to examine and use as part of their work with students on data literacy.. The Lesson Blueprints provide ideas for teachers to identify, access and implement open data in the classes and to engage their students in the real world of data. The Blueprints are … Continue reading D3 Lesson Blueprints for Developing Digital Data Literacy now online
European developments in Open Data
Europe has developed a strategy for data which focuses on putting people first in developing technology, and defending and promoting European values and rights in the digital world. Data is described by the EC as an essential resource for economic growth, competitiveness, innovation, job creation and societal progress. According to the European Commission, “the European … Continue reading European developments in Open Data
Training course on digital data literacy
Partners in the D3 project have created a professional teacher development course focusing on competences related to digital technologies and data literacy. Based on the framework of the research undertaken (a a review of open data, school curricula opportunities, qualifications and digital skills) at the start of the project and on DigComp (key competences for … Continue reading Training course on digital data literacy
Short course on disinformation
SMaRT-EU short course on disinformation available for all The SMaRT-EU Project has the goal to create a Social Media Resilience Toolkit. SMaRT-EU is an intergenerational project providing tools, suggestions and resources to train young people, older people and also the intermediaries who work with them. The purpose is to inform and develop the intermediaries who … Continue reading Short course on disinformation
Monitoring Open Data
A number of tools and initiatives seek to analyse and present the development of open data across the world. The Open Data Watch is an independent authority that seeks to ensure national statistical systems meet their obligations to provide open and complete development data. It provides annual assessments of the coverage and openness of official … Continue reading Monitoring Open Data
Discussing data education with the International Open Data Charter
The coordinators of the D3 (Developing Data Literacy) Project, EUROGEO, became a signatory of the International Open Data Charter (ODC) in 2020. The aim was to seek to promote the use of data in education and training and improve people’s understanding of the importance of open data to society. The International Open Data Charter has … Continue reading Discussing data education with the International Open Data Charter
D3 presented at EUROGEO 2021
The D3 Project was disseminated at the EUROGEO 2021 Conference on April 23rd 2021. Due to the Covid pandemic the conference was held online, hosted by UNEC, Madrid, the Spanish Open University. The conference theme Sustainable Development Goals for all, where the SDGs seek to promote a multidimensional model of development capable of guaranteeing sustainability. This … Continue reading D3 presented at EUROGEO 2021
D3 Project Developing Open Data Teacher Training
Partners in the Developing Digital Data Literacy are working on creating a teacher training course to connect school teaching, to the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.1) and relating it to the Competence Framework for Educators (DigCompEdu). Following the publication of a Comparative Review on the use of open data in school … Continue reading D3 Project Developing Open Data Teacher Training
D3 Project Publishes Comparative Review
The first output of the D3 project has been published. It is a European review of digital data literacy opportunities in terms of school curricula, qualifications and availability of digital open data tools in secondary school. The report also addresses guidelines and a framework for inclusion of such data and related competences in secondary schools. … Continue reading D3 Project Publishes Comparative Review
D3 Project and the Open Data Charter
As a result of the research and work undertaken by the D3 project, the European Association of Geographers identified the work being undertaken by the members of the International Open Data Charter. The association has applied for membership and signed the Charter, campaigning for the collection and open use of data gathered by governments and … Continue reading D3 Project and the Open Data Charter
Welcome to D3 – Developing Digital Data literacy
D3 – Developing Digital Data literacy relates to the need for information literacy for all citizens in Europe. Eradicating present-day problems such as the rise of populism and mis-information in all its forms and dimensions is one of the greatest challenges faced in Europe. The D3 project will make use of the outcomes of the … Continue reading Welcome to D3 – Developing Digital Data literacy