Busan Office of Education, Teacher Training for 'Digital Literacy' Research Schools

Meaningful Learning for Enhancing Digital Literacy Topic

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jonghyo] The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 17th that it will conduct professional development training for teachers belonging to the 'Digital Literacy' education research schools.

'Digital literacy' refers to the ability to find, evaluate, share, and create content using information technology and the internet.

The Office of Education has designated and operated Changjin Elementary School and Daecheong Middle School in 2019, and Haeundae Elementary School and Hakjang Middle School in 2020 as 'Digital Literacy' education research schools to explore ways to improve digital capabilities and educational use of students' smart devices.

This training, under the theme of 'Meaningful Learning for Cultivating Digital Literacy,' will be conducted by Professor Cho Younghwan from the Department of Education at Seoul National University and eight digital literacy education experts.

They will also share the educational methods for operating the '34-session Digital Literacy Education Curriculum,' which was developed first nationwide by the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education.

Kwon Seoktae, Director of Future Talent Education at the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, said, "The role of research schools is very important for the successful establishment of Busan-style digital literacy education in the field," adding, "This training will greatly help teachers enhance their digital capabilities and professionalism and share various educational methods."

The training will be held from the 17th to 18th at Daecheong Middle School in Gijang-gun, from the 19th to 20th at Hakjang Middle School in Sasang-gu, and from the 25th to 27th at Haeundae Elementary School in Haeundae-gu, respectively.

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