Digital technologies in education offer advantages such as personalized learning, broad access to resources, dynamic classes, and the development of 21st-century skills. However, they also face challenges such as unequal access, the need for continuous teacher training, risks of distraction and superficial learning, and data privacy concerns, among others.

The objectives and themes of each intervention are as follows:

Alexandre Torres

Presentation of the Smart Education Ecosystem project: transforming education in Vila do Conde.

Maria Augusta Martins

Current levels of students’ digital literacy, the main challenges, and everyday experiences in a primary school.

Marco Bento

New technologies, artificial intelligence, and the pressing need for ethical awareness.

Sara Sousa

From action to addiction – the impact of social media on adolescents’ daily lives.

Hélder Fernandes

Educating for safe Internet use: digital tools have transformed education but also bring significant risks that may compromise students’ safety.