Together for digital education
The HSZG supports schools on their journey toward becoming a "Digital School in Saxony." The second round of applications is open until the end of June 2024.
“Shaping the Future, Sharing Knowledge: Working Together for Digital Education in Saxony!”
In March 2024, a total of 24 Saxon schools were awarded the title “Digital School Saxony.” As part of the initiative, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has taken on the role of network coordinator for Eastern Saxony and is thus providing support to the 10 schools currently in the “Digital School Saxony” initiative’s school network.
The “Digital School Saxony” initiative aims to prepare young people early on for the challenges of an increasingly digitized professional world. By promoting computer science skills and strengthening media literacy, the initiative seeks to create new learning spaces and support teachers. The recognized network schools will now receive support in implementing their individual goals through collaboration with other schools and by involving external stakeholders such as regional companies, universities, and research institutions.
The following ten schools were honored at a ceremony on March 13, 2024, in the auditorium of the Görlitz campus of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences:
- Diesterweg School (Görlitz)
- Schiller-Gymnasium Bautzen
- Semper-Oberschule (Dresden)
- Friedrich-Schleiermacher-Gymnasium, Niesky
- Elstra High School
- Dr. Salvador Allende High School, Bautzen
- Christoph Lüders Vocational School Center, Görlitz
- “Geschwister Scholl” High School, Nossen
- Dresden-Johannstadt High School
- “Carl Friedrich Gauss” High School, Pirna-Sonnenstein
The event began with an inspiring opening address by Prof. Dr. Günther Hasinger of the German Center for Astrophysics, who emphasized the importance of engaging with computer science and digital content at an early age. The awards were presented to school representatives by Mr. Mathias Peter from the State Office for Schools and Education and Dr. Jens Drummer from the Saxon State Ministry of Culture.
A highlight of the event was the presentation by Prof. Dr. Hofmann from the University of Leipzig on the topic “M.I.T. Schools in Saxony—From Idea to Network and Label.” In the workshops that followed, the network schools had the opportunity to get to know one another and exchange ideas.
The second application round runsthrough June 30, 2024. Interested schools in Eastern Saxony can contact project coordinator Anja-Christina Carstensen at anja-christina.carstensen@hszg.de.
Further information about the initiative and the next application cycle can be found here.
Anja-Christina Carstensen, M.A.
Phone: 03581 374-4652
Email: Anja-Christina.Carstensen(at)hszg.de
Centre for Knowledge Transfer and Education
Görlitz, Parkstraße 2
G VII, Room 204
1st floor