Integrating Digital Solutions and Artificial Intelligence in Education is designed as a strategic opportunity for professionals in the education sector to explore the evolving landscape of digital and AI-enhanced teaching and learning.

The course provides educators, including teachers, trainers, academics, researchers and institutional leaders, with practical tools, structured approaches, and informed perspectives necessary to engage effectively with technological innovation in education.

Through a hands-on, experience-based methodology and an international collaborative environment, participants will:

Gain an understanding of how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping educational practices Identify and assess a range of existing tools and platforms relevant to teaching and learning Develop the ability to design, implement, and adapt lesson plans integrating digital and AI components Create digital and AI-supported teaching resources suited to diverse educational contexts Examine ethical, safe, and sustainable practices in the use of digital technologies and AI Promote digital well-being by fostering balanced and mindful use of technology in educational settings
The course is hosted in the beautiful city of Florence and combines professional development with international networking, offering participants the opportunity to return to their institutions equipped with new competences and a forward-looking approach to education.

Enrol now and become an agent of innovation in your school, university, adult education or training centre.
Next editions: 
– from 13 to 18 October 2025
– from 9 to 14 February 2026

This course is designed for professionals involved in education, training, and school leadership, including:

University professors and researchers School teachers and headmasters VET trainers and coordinators Adult educators Researchers Policy makers in the field of education
Whether you’re a digital novice or already experimenting with AI tools, this course offers learning to match your goals and expertise.

• Understanding of digital transformation in education
Participants will develop a foundational understanding of the trends, frameworks (e.g. DigCompEdu), and pedagogical implications of integrating digital technologies and AI into teaching and learning.

• Identification and critical evaluation of digital and AI tools
Participants will gain the ability to explore, select, and assess existing digital platforms and AI-based solutions according to pedagogical relevance, usability, accessibility, and alignment with learning goals.

• Practical competence in digital and AI tool application
Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how to use digital and AI tools in real classroom settings, enhancing instructional design, classroom management, and student engagement.

• Creation of inclusive and AI-supported teaching resources
Educators will acquire skills in developing interactive, accessible, and inclusive content, including materials enhanced by AI functionalities for personalized learning.

• Ethical awareness in digital education
Participants will reflect on and discuss ethical considerations such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and responsible AI use, developing a deeper understanding of digital citizenship.

• Design of safe and secure digital learning environments
Educators will be able to implement strategies for cybersecurity, digital risk mitigation, and safe practices for both teachers and learners.

• Promotion of digital well-being
Teachers will learn to recognize the impact of digital engagement on mental and physical health and to design educational practices that support a balanced digital lifestyle for both themselves and their students.

• Collaborative innovation and professional networking
Through group-based tasks, peer feedback, and shared simulations, participants will strengthen teamwork, innovation, and international collaboration in educational contexts.

Module 1 – Introduction to the Integration of Digital Technologies and AI in the Teaching and Learning Processes
- Challenges and opportunities of the digital shift
- Digital pedagogy principles
- AI in adaptive learning and assessment
- Chatbots and virtual tutors
- The role of AI in personalized learning and adaptive systems
- Benefits and challenges of integrating digital tools and AI
- Introduction to the European DigCompEdu framework
- Examples of successful digital and AI integration in educational settings

Module 2 – Identification and Selection of Existing Digital Tools and AI-Based Solutions for Education
- Categories of digital tools (e.g. communication, content creation, assessment)
- Overview of AI-based educational applications
- Criteria for evaluating digital and AI tools (e.g. usability, pedagogical value, accessibility)
- Practical guide to exploring repositories and databases of digital teaching sources
- Matching tools with teaching goals and learner profiles
- Practical Activity: Peer review of selected digital tools and AI-based solutions

Module 3 – Implementing and Exploiting Digital Tools and AI in education
- Designing lessons that integrate digital and AI components
- Classroom management strategies for digital-enhanced learning
- Strategies for student engagement using digital platforms and AI
- Using AI to provide personalized feedback and monitor progress
- Implementing AI in real-world educational settings
- AI-powered tools for personalized learning paths
- Developing AI scenarios for group projects
- Evaluating the impact of AI on learners
- Hands-on simulation: AI-supported lesson planning

Module 4 – Creating Digital and AI-Based Teaching Resources
- Tools for creating interactive content
- Introduction to AI-powered content creation (e.g. lesson generators, video tools)
- Building inclusive materials: multilingual tools and accessibility considerations
- Copyright and fair use in digital content
- Collaborative creation of digital educational units
- Practical Activity: Group work to develop AI-supported educational resource

Module 5 – Ethics in the Digital World
- Understanding data privacy, AI bias, and algorithmic transparency
- The impact of digital behaviour on learning environments
- Teaching students about respectful and responsible online communication
- Navigating misinformation and digital manipulation
- Debate session: ethical dilemmas in the use of AI in education

Module 6 – Creation of Safe Digital Environments
- Key principles of cybersecurity for educators and learners
- Protecting personal and institutional data
- Recognizing and preventing online harassment, fraud, and exploitation
- Security settings in digital platforms used for education
- Strategies to communicate safety protocols to students and parents in multicultural environments
- Policies and protocols for digital safety in schools
- Group work: designing a digital safety plan for an educational institution

Module 7 – Digital Well-Being
- Exploring the impact of screen time and online engagement on mental health
- AI’s role in managing workload and reducing teacher burnout
- Strategies for balancing digital and offline learning
- Promoting mindfulness and healthy tech habits in learners
- Case studies on digital well-being interventions in schools
- Practical activity: implementing well-being practices in educational contexts

The course is built on a learning-by-doing approach, where participants engage in practical simulations, debate sessions and group activities. The lessons are highly interactive and encourage sharing experiences in a collaborative international environment. Each module includes hands-on activities that simulate real-life teaching and learning scenarios using digital and AI-based tools.

• Duration: 6 days (Monday to Saturday)
• Schedule: 5 hours/day
• Location: Florence, Italy or online

The course also includes:

• Study visits to local schools to explore real-world applications
• Meetings with local educators to exchange views on common challenges 
• A guided walking tour of Florence
• Optional cultural visits in Tuscany (available upon request)

At the end of the course, participants will receive:

• Participation Certificate detailing the programme and outcomes achieved
• Europass Mobility Certificate (issued by Erasmus+ National Agencies) certifying the competences gained during the course

The enrollment fee to attend the International Seminar in European Project Planning is 640 euro per person*

* A 25% discount is applied to individuals enrolling in the online course and to groups of at least 6 people enrolling in the onsite course (480 Euro per person).

Choose from several packages to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable:

Single Participant in Single Room
• Half Board (7 nights + 6 buffet lunches): €1150
• Bed & Breakfast (7 nights): €1050
• Lunches only: €100

Two Participants Sharing a Double Room (per person)
• Half Board (7 nights + 6 buffet lunches): €1050
• Bed & Breakfast (7 nights): €850
• Lunches only: €100

Packages are optional and can be tailored for individuals or groups from the same institution.