Digital learning
The Reykjavík Education Policy is future oriented and focused on using digital technologies to enrich education and provide children with a wide range of opportunities for creativity and expression. The City provides learning devices for all students in grades 5-10 to support digital learning.
Here you'll find information about learning devices, software, digital citizenship, data protection, and guidelines for staff, students, and parents to support digital learning.
Own learning device
Digital Growth was an extensive program that ran through the 2021-2023 school years. It was focused on accelerating the adoption of digital technologies through the development of technological infrastructure and services, career development and consulting, the enhancement of digital skills and the targeted, responsible and progressive use of digital technologies in Reykjavík school and recreational activities.
- builds on top of important projects and school development.
- contributes to the advancement of learning, employment and teaching practices.
- connects to the digital transformation in the Green Deal and the Reykjavík Education Policy.
- focuses on professionalism and collaboration with the child as an active participant.
- supports equal opportunities and empowerment of students through technology and creation.
- is an opportunity to make your dreams come true.
What do you want to explore next?
- Mixtúra SFS creation and technology lab
- Career development Education with Mixtúra
- Creative technology Creative education, creative submissions.
- Digital citizenship Reason, responsibility, regard
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- Data protection and e-learning Laws and regulations.
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Mixtúra
Reykjavík's Department of Education & Youth's Creation & Technology Studio
Mixtúra is located at the University of Iceland’s School of Education.
Resource Lending Library opening hours:
Mondays from 1:30pm-3pm
Fridays from 9am-11am and 1:30pm-3pm
You can contact us by email: mixtura@reykjavik.is
Why personal learning devices?
Digital Growth was an extensive project to speed up digital tech adoption. The project builds tech infrastructure and services, offers staff training and counseling, and boosts digital skills. It promotes responsible, innovative tech use in City-run schools and recreational activities.
Digital Growth builds on recent educational progress. It aims to improve learning and teaching methods, focusing on professionalism and collaboration. The project sees children as active participants. The 1:1 learning device program supports equal opportunities. It empowers students through technology and creativity.
