MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the digital transformation of school education

B9‑0150/2020

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the digital transformation of school education

The European Parliament,

– having regard to Rule 143 of its Rules of Procedure,

A. whereas the health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe is forcing the Member States to restrict freedom of movement and impose lifestyle changes in order to protect public health;

B. whereas the current state of emergency makes traditional classroom-based teaching impossible, and so calls for innovative solutions involving a digital transformation of the education sector;

C. whereas, therefore, schools from across the spectrum need easy access to technology, so as to be able to guarantee the continuity of teaching by offering remote classes;

D. whereas the Commission has drawn up a Digital Education Action Plan;

1. Urges the Commission to encourage the Member States to adopt good practices in the use of digital technology for educational purposes;

2. Calls on the Commission to help the Member States train teachers so that they develop the skills required to use the educational tools and resources appropriate to a digital teaching environment.