The central aim of the conference is to highlight a modern educational framework in which innovation coexists harmoniously with critical analysis, democratic values, and social contribution. It seeks to explore critical issues, from digital literacy and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence to the pedagogical utilization of multiple textbooks and the cultivation of socio-emotional skills. Particular importance is attached to strengthening the professional autonomy of educators, so that they can contribute substantially to the formation of active and critical-thinking citizens with a strong democratic and ecological conscience.
► General Objectives:
- To highlight the structural shifts in the modern educational framework and to formulate proposals for their optimal management.
- To promote dialogue in order to bridge the gap between rapid technological advancement and the need to preserve the human-centric character of education.
- To reinforce the notion that education must shape active citizens with a strong foundation of democratic and social values.
► Specific Objectives:
- To explore ways to cultivate critical thinking towards the algorithmic mechanisms of social networks and to strengthen efforts so that online information is utilized responsibly and rationally.
- To highlight the advantages of transitioning to pluralistic learning models through the use of multiple textbooks.
- To empower the role of the educator by recognizing their professional autonomy in designing learning experiences.
- To utilize Artificial Intelligence as a beneficial pedagogical tool, while simultaneously ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines.
- To cultivate socio-emotional skills and environmental awareness among the student population.
- To highlight the importance of continuous professional development for educators, in order to effectively utilize and apply innovative pedagogical practices.