[Chapter-delegates] UN Sustainable Development Goals and CIGI paper

[Glenn McKnight]

It is  GCIG Paper No. 27 of the the Global Commission of Internet
Governance Series: Global Commission on Internet Governance Paper Series.
<https://www.cigionline.org/series/global-commission-internet-governance-paper-series>

It is jointly published by CIGI and Chatham House.

The paper has been posted:
https://www.cigionline.org/publications/education-30-and-internet-governance-new-global-alliance-children-and-young-peoples-sus


This paper examines education and its digital transition, mindful of the
post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. It discusses
a variety of perspectives and trends, arguing that the future of education
should be part of the global debate on Internet governance. It posits that
Internet governance offers a new form of legitimacy for children and young
people to go beyond their current “protected” status. A digital transition
from education 2.0 (where information and communication technology are
support tools) to education 3.0 (where media and information literacy and
Internet governance are the new basics) can provide children with
competencies for cooperation, creativity and social innovation. It can also
nurture their human rights and understanding of shared values, which, in
turn, will help to build more inclusive societies. The paper also considers
the risks of inaction in the transition to education 3.0, drawing attention
to a crucial element for effective change: the need to raise awareness and
to support teachers, students and public authorities alike to embrace the
notion of education 3.0, to consider the tools and resources needed and to
engage in the phased adjustments needed at all levels of its governance.
Ten recommendations are put forward, including the creation of the position
of UN Special Rapporteur on education 3.0 for children and young people’s
sustainable digital development, which could help to coordinate and promote
coherent and dynamic engagement of all stakeholders.
Glenn McKnight
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