Vienna's digital educational strategy: future -oriented learning for children!

In a pioneering decision, the Vienna municipal council adopted the new digital education strategy of the City of Vienna this week. This initiative is part of the Digital Agenda 2030 in the area of ​​digital education New standards in urban kindergartens, after-school care To set compulsory schools. Education City Councilor Vice Mayor Christoph Return emphasized that the strategy should promote consistent digital education, starting in kindergarten up to schools to prepare the children for future challenges.

The digital educational strategy defines four central fields of action, including the massive expansion of digital infrastructures, the essential support of the teachers in the integration of digital content and the promotion of digital media literacy. "We create a modern, innovative and inclusive educational landscape," explained digitization councilor Ulli Sima. The city of Vienna plans extensive investments to improve the digital infrastructure in over 400 urban kindergartens and schools and thus contribute to the optimal preparation of the next generation for the digital world, reported The Wiener municipal council .

a new communication path

In addition, a central communication platform for schools and kindergartens will be introduced from 2025 in order to facilitate interaction between educators and parents. This measure is considered essential to optimize the transition between kindergarten and school and to improve communication. The strategy should also serve to transform students into active “digital creators” that can deal with the challenges of digital society confidently and critically.