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The School of the Future:  Humanizing Digital Technology, Educating for Complexity We live in an era in which knowledge is no longer seen as a fixed set of facts, but as a dynamic and shared process. Consequently, schools must move beyond the traditional role of transmitting knowledge and become places of active knowledge construction, where students participate creatively and collaboratively. Digitalization is not just a technological transformation; it is a true cultural and cognitive revolution that changes the way we think, communicate, and learn. Digital technologies should not be understood as neutral tools, but as learning environments that foster experimentation, cooperation, and the sharing of meaning. Schools must educate students to use digital tools consciously and critically, helping them understand the mechanisms that govern technology and its ethical and social implications. In this context, it is essential to develop critical computational thinking , the ability to...

Scuola italiana e divario digitale. L’Italia è ultima in Europa nell’istruzione del futuro. Quasi la metà degli studenti non si sente p reparato, l’intelligenza artificiale è ignorata a scuola e le competenze digitali latitano. Mentre il resto del mondo corre avanti, il nostro sistema educativo sembra fermo al passato. Negli ultimi anni, la rapida evoluzione delle tecnologie digitali ha trasformato i sistemi educativi di tutto il mondo, ridefinendo il modo in cui la conoscenza viene accessibile, insegnata e valutata. Eppure, nonostante questi cambiamenti globali, il sistema educativo italiano continua a restare indietro nell’adozione della trasformazione digitale. Sebbene siano state lanciate iniziative come il Piano Nazionale Scuola Digitale (PNSD) con l’obiettivo di promuovere l’innovazione digitale, la loro implementazione è stata spesso incoerente e insufficiente. Di conseguenza, l’Italia si trova a fronteggiare un divario crescente tra l’istruzione che offre oggi e le competenze...

Across Europe, cities are rethinking mobility through the eyes of children. Making streets safer and more welcoming for young people doesn’t just protect them — it improves urban life for everyone. https://youtu.be/VgNpw84bg00?si=jiJkYi6DgqYiJKLo A study of 36 European cities highlights growing focus on child-friendly transport, with initiatives like  school streets ,  30 km/h zones , and  protected bike lanes  leading the way. As researcher Tim Gill notes,  “A city that is good for children is good for everyone.” I n recent years, cycling has been booming in cities around the world. In Montréal , one in five trips is made by bike and a third of residents use one at least once a week. The city’s cycling network has expanded by 34%, now exceeding 1,000 km. London and Paris also show impressive figures. In London, cycling has increased by 57% in just two years, and in the financial district bikes now outnumber cars two to one — a rise driven large...

Dal 8 al 13 ottobre 2025 si è tenuto a Napoli “Next Gen AI” , il primo summit internazionale sull’intelligenza artificiale nella scuola , promosso dal Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Merito nell’ambito del campus itinerante “Scuola Futura”. L’evento ha riunito studenti, docenti ed esperti da oltre quaranta Paesi, trasformando la città in un laboratorio mondiale di idee sul ruolo dell’AI nell’educazione. La manifestazione si è conclusa con un forte appello a costruire una scuola del futuro capace di integrare innovazione tecnologica e centralità umana. Dai lavori del summit sono emerse numerose proposte, tra cui: la creazione di una piattaforma internazionale del G20 per garantire la continuità educativa nei contesti di crisi e favorire la collaborazione tra studenti di diversi Paesi; un’ alleanza globale per la connettività educativa ; un Expo dedicato alle professioni del futuro e all’uso dell’AI per l’orientamento scolastico e professionale; laboratori itineranti e inte...

Just started the new 2025/26 Academic Year at PIME in Milan, where a special Academy provides learning opportunities : Accademia Senza frontiere .  https://centropime.org/universita-tempo-libero/ Academy Without Borders is a special academy that offers courses and leisure activities for all ages. Focused on cultural promotion and recreation, it also aims to encourage social connections and foster solidarity. The courses cover a wide range of topics, covering subjects from science to the humanities, from languages to music, from singing to entertainment. More than 60 teachers volunteer their time to ensure that everyone can enjoy a high-quality learning experience. The course I run is called English for Travel and it takes place weekly.  We started by taking inspiration from the following song: LOVE  GENERATION  Love Generation  (by Bob Sinclar, 2005) is a song about spreading love, peace, and positivity around the world. Its main message is that love is univer...

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on 5 October  ,  as a way to celebrate teachers across the world. It is a special occasion to recognize the crucial role they play in ensuring quality education and in shaping the future of societies. Beyond celebration, the day also serves to highlight the many challenges teachers face—whether in terms of working conditions, access to proper training, or adequate resources. https://www.unesco.org/en/days/teacher s  It's an opportunity  to  remind  us all of how essential teachers are, not only for individual learning but also for building sustainable development and fostering peace. Each year, UNESCO  -   United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-  ( UNESCO )    sets a theme for the day, drawing attention to key issues such as teachers’ rights, their leadership, and their role in strengthening education systems worldwide. The theme for World Teachers’ Day 202...