Germany’s “Education in the Digital World” strategy, presented by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) in 2016, addresses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in education. The strategy outlines six key fields of action: curricular development, teacher training, infrastructure and equipment, educational media, e-government and school administration, and legal frameworks. It distinguishes between schools/vocational education and higher education, recognizing their different needs and legal contexts.
For schools, the strategy mandates integrating digital competencies across all subjects, not as a standalone course, and promoting digitally supported teaching and learning. Vocational education focuses on interdisciplinary digital skills relevant to modern workplaces, such as self-management and international cooperation. Teacher digital competence is emphasized as essential, with comprehensive training required at all stages of teacher education.
(Source: KMK)
Entities responsible for implementation: Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK)
Germany’s “Education in the Digital World” strategy, presented by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) in 2016, addresses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in education. The strategy outlines six key fields of action: curricular development, teacher training, infrastructure and equipment, educational media, e-government and school administration, and legal frameworks. It distinguishes between schools/vocational education and higher education, recognizing their different needs and legal contexts.
For schools, the strategy mandates integrating digital competencies across all subjects, not as a standalone course, and promoting digitally supported teaching and learning. Vocational education focuses on interdisciplinary digital skills relevant to modern workplaces, such as self-management and international cooperation. Teacher digital competence is emphasized as essential, with comprehensive training required at all stages of teacher education.
(Source: KMK)
Entities responsible for implementation: Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK)
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