Virtual exhibition of resources
This online version of the Digital Citizenship Education Expo showcases resources presented at the Digital Citizenship Education Forum held on 27-28 May 2025. It includes resorces developed by the Council of Europe and a wide range of stakeholders* that aimed at enabling learners to take control of their online experiences and play their part in shaping the digital environments.
Download the Expo Guide.
* Disclaimer: The Council of Europe bears no responsibility for the content, the quality or the accuracy of the data of the presented material. The views expressed in the resources are those of the authors and may not coincide with those of the Council of Europe.
For policy makers
Policy instruments and Guidelines
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Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)10 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on developing and promoting digital citizenship education* (Recommendation)
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Citizenship education in the digital era** (Ministerial declaration)
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Guidelines to support equitable partnerships of education institutions and the private sector*** (Guidelines)
Reports
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Digital citizenship education – Volume 1 – Overview and new perspectives (Literature review)
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Digital citizenship education – Volume 2 – Multi-stakeholder consultation report (Report)
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Digital citizenship education from a parent’s perspective (Report)
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Contextualising competences for democratic culture in digital citizenship education (Guidance document)
* Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 21 November 2019 at the 1361st (Budget) meeting of the Ministers' Deputies).
** Adopted by the Ministers of Education on 26 November 2019 at the Meeting of Ministers of Education in Paris under the French Presidency of the Committee of Minister.
*** Adopted by the Steering Committee for Education (formerly Steering Committee for Education Policy and Practice) on 15 October 2021 at the 16th Plenary session.
For educators
Handbooks, Guides, Reports
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Digital citizenship education handbook (Handbook)
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Educating for a video game culture – A map for teachers and parents (Guide)
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Contextualising competences for democratic culture in digital citizenship education (Guidance document)
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Digi-Nauts – Educators' guide (Guide, available in multiple languages)
Teaching materials
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Collaboration – How can we work as a group online? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Cyberbullying – How to prevent and combat it? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Ethical shopping – Not all about price! (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Fake news – How can we recognize fake news? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Living in lockdown – Can technology help us to cope? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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New opportunities – A chance to try something new (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Shaping the future – How can technology enhance participation? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Solidarity – How can we support each other? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Speaking out – What about our views? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Surveillance – Who is watching you? (Lesson plan, available in multiple languages)
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Disinformation in a time of conflict – How do we know what is really going on? (Lesson plan)
Booklets and Leaflets
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Easy steps to help learners become Digital Citizens (Booklet)
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Back-to-school – Making a positive start to the new school year (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Act for eliminating exclusion and bullying online and offline! (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Celebrating World Children’s Day – Helping children understand their rights and responsibilities in the real and virtual world (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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A New Year has begun – It’s time to help children become active digital citizens (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Protecting privacy and personal data – Empowering children to safeguard their own privacy and the privacy of others (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Holiday time – Holiday activities to do with young digital citizens (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
Training materials and Online courses
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What is Digital Citizenship Education? (Online course)
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Digital citizenship education and Cyberbullying (Online course)
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Digital citizenship education and Disinformation (Online course)
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Digital citizenship education and Hate speech online (Online course)
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Access and Inclusion (Online course)
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Controversial issues online (Online course)
For parents and carers
Handbooks, Guides, Reports
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Digital citizenship education handbook (Handbook)
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Educating for a video game culture – A map for teachers and parents (Guide)
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Digital citizenship education from a parent’s perspective (Report)
Booklets and Leaflets
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Easy steps to help your child become a Digital Citizen (Booklet, available in multiple langauges)
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Back-to-school – Making a positive start to the new school year (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Act for eliminating exclusion and bullying online and offline! (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Celebrating World Children’s Day – Helping children understand their rights and responsibilities in the real and virtual world (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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A New Year has begun – It’s time to help children become active digital citizens (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Protecting privacy and personal data – Empowering children to safeguard their own privacy and the privacy of others (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
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Holiday time – Holiday activities to do with young digital citizens (Leaflet, available in multiple languages)
For learners
Digi-Nauts Animation Series (Subtitles are available in multiple languages)
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Episode 1 – Inclusion (Video)
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Episode 2 – Well-being (Video)
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Episode 3 – Being a consumer (Video)
Learning materials
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Digi-Nauts – Activity book (Book, available in multiple languages)
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Keeping young citizens busy at home during the corona crisis (Board game, available in multiple languages)
EXPO AREA 01-02 – Civil Society
EXPO AREA 03 – Non-formal Education
EXPO AREA 03A – Formal Education
Resources on display
EXPO AREA 04-05 – Council of Europe & Member states
EXPO AREA 06 – CNIL (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés)
EXPO AREA 06A – Google
ROOM 10 – Digital resources 1
ROOM 11 – Digital resources 2
Resources to be presented in digital format
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