WINDEE RESULTS

Ultimately, WINDEE aims to reshape the digital education ecosystem so that technology empowers learning without compromising the mental, emotional, or physical health of its users.

Expected Outcomes

Digital Well-being Framework

A comprehensive framework addressing person-, context-, and device-specific factors for digital well-being in education; Provides guidelines for responsible technology use, balanced digital learning environments, and data privacy.

Evidence Base for Policy

Reports on literature review, digital tools assessment, and policy mapping across European education systems; Case studies and best practices highlighting successful strategies for fostering digital well-being.

Educator Training and Resources

A self-directed online course and training materials focused on digital well-being for educators; At least 100 educators trained, with integration of digital well-being into 6+ curricula or CPD programmes.

Stakeholder Community

A community of 200+ engaged members, including educators, policymakers, and EdTech stakeholders, to foster dialogue, validation, and collaboration.

Policy Experimentation

Piloting the Digital Well-being Framework in real educational settings (at least 4 schools), with a final evaluation and recommendations; A handbook for schools and institutions on implementing digital well-being strategies.

Policy Recommendations

Detailed policy guidelines aimed at both national and European levels to embed digital well-being in education strategies and reforms.

Dissemination and Visibility

A unified brand and communication strategy, a project website, and outreach across conferences, workshops, and EU-level events; At least 12 events, 5 policy workshops, and a reach of 1,000+ stakeholders through dissemination activities.

Sustainability and Long-Term Impact

Continuous evaluation and stakeholder feedback loops; Strategies for integrating digital well-being into long-term education reforms and teacher training across Europe.

Key Objectives

Improve digital skills and competences among educators and students to support effective teaching and learning.

Design and implement a Digital Well-being Framework that promotes balanced and healthy use of technology in education.

Integrate digital well-being principles into curricula and teacher training at both pre-service and in-service levels.

Develop practical tools and training materials to empower educators with strategies for fostering well-being in digital learning environments.

Conduct policy experimentation to test and validate the framework and training approaches in real-world educational settings.

Engage stakeholders (educators, policymakers, technology providers, and communities) to co-create solutions and ensure sustainability.

Produce policy recommendations that can inform future national and EU education strategies.

Promote systemic impact through effective dissemination, stakeholder outreach, and cross-border cooperation.