SELFIEforTEACHERS: Try new tool

The European Commission has introduced a new tool to support primary and secondary school teachers in using digital technologies.

SELFIEforTEACHERS was developed by the Commission in cooperation with education ministries and experts from across Europe. It is intended for all primary and secondary school teachers who want to develop their digital skills.

Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, and Slovenian Minister of Education, Science and Sport, Simona Kustec officially launched the tool on the World Teachers Day, October 5 in Ljubljana. "The tool we are launching today will allow European teachers to take a snapshot, a ‘selfie', of where they stand with technology use and get advice on upskilling. It is important for the European Commission to accompany teachers in their lifelong learning development,” said Commissioner.

The new online tool will allow teachers to think about how they use digital technologies in their pracice. After answering a set of questions, it will help them assess the level of their digital competences and identify areas where they need further support and development. At the same time, it will offer them tips for various trainings. 

A pilot version of SELFIEforTEACHERS has been tested with more than 4,000 teachers in five countries this spring. Feedback was positive and teachers found the tool to be of high value and relevance to them. The tool is available in English, French, German and Slovenian so far, but versions in all official EU languages will follow in the coming weeks. More info about the tool and how it works to be found on the EC website.

SELFIEforTEACHERS is one of the 13 actions of the Digital Education Action Plan, which aims to support education systems in Europe in adapting to digital change.