The “eSafety – eCreativity Network for Teachers, Parents, and Guardians” project, co-funded by the European Union, recently concluded its Online Training Course for Teachers & Professionals. The course, which launched with an introductory meeting on October 23, 2024, has been a significant milestone in advancing digital safety education. The course consisted of six online sessions, with a central goal of enhancing the ability of teachers and professionals to effectively communicate issues related to Internet Safety to pupils and children.

Course Overview & Participation

  • Duration: October – December 2024
  • Total Participants: 31 teachers and professionals from all partner countries
  • Learning Format: Fully online 
    • 30% synchronous (interactive teleconferences)
    • 70% asynchronous (self-paced learning)

Participant Feedback

To evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the course, participants completed an evaluation questionnaire. The results reflect a high level of satisfaction across various aspects:

  • Overall satisfaction with the course: 90%
  • Relevance of subject areas covered: 91.16%
  • Quality of Interactive Educational Materials: 91.70%
  • Competency of trainers: 94.37%
  • Effectiveness of course organization: 91.20%
  • Usability of the Online Educational Environment on the Online Educational Environment: iLE: 90% (Access here)

Key Takeaways & Future Steps

The positive feedback underscores the effectiveness of the course in equipping educators with essential digital safety skills, particularly in addressing Cyberbullying and Internet Addiction. Participants also highlighted the value of the innovative digital tools used, such as 3D videos, interactive learning experiences, and gamification.

Looking ahead, trained participants are now set to implement the Blended Training Course for Parents & Guardians in their respective countries from March to May 2025. This next phase will ensure that the knowledge gained is effectively transferred to parents and guardians, further expanding the impact of the project.

The eSafety – eCreativity Network for Teachers, Parents, and Guardians project continues to play a crucial role in fostering a safer digital environment. With strong participant engagement and positive evaluation results, the project is well-positioned for future growth and development.

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