Reality Check is a component of the Austrian Youth Strategy (Österreichische Jugendstrategie) focusing on participation. It provides guidance on how the views and needs of young people can be incorporated into the development of youth goals and measures of the Austrian Youth Strategy.
Reality checks can be carried out in 3 different ways:
Throughout the year, BIK Youth Ambassadors are given opportunities for participation, ranging from invitations to participate in (online) events and campaigns organised by the BIK Team or third parties from the public or private sector.
The SIF Youth Advisory Group consist of 10 BIK Youth Ambassadors that have shown active participation at national and European level since becoming an ambassador.
Each year, a new SIF Youth Advisory Group is formed, requirements for the selection process primarily but not exclusively include gender, age, and geographical balance between participants.
The selection of the SIF Youth Advisory Group is made by BIK coordination team in consultation with the respective national SIC youth coordinator.
Eight-Point Plan for Digital Learning (8-Punkte-Plan) is an initiative aimed at expanding innovative teaching and learning in the Austrian education system. The national plan includes (1) a digital school portal, (2) standardisation of platforms, (3) continuing education for educators, (4) expanding the platform Eduthek, (5) certifying learning apps, (6) expanding IT infrastructure at schools, (7) providing digital terminals for students (8) and teachers.
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