European and national strategic documents that shape and direct the development of digital education

National Education System Development Plan until 2027

In a world marked by fast technological changes, globalisation and social challenges, education becomes the crucial area for national development. Due to digitalisation, automation and climate changes, citizens need to acquire new knowledge, skills and competences. The document ”National Education System Development Plan until 2027” provides a strategic frame for the adjustment of Croatian education to those contemporary requirements. Its importance lies in the fact that it connects educational goals with economic growth, innovation and social cohesion.

The plan emphasizes the need for strengthening human capital and development, a system that encourages lifelong learning, creativity and inclusiveness. The central idea is that education must be both an economical and social priority, because it contributes to reducing inequality and empowering the community. The implementation of the Plan seeks to ensure quality, efficiency and fairness on all levels of education.

The importance of teaching process modernisation and professional development of teachers and educators is particularly noteworthy. Establishing such a system requires reform processes, investments and mechanisms for monitoring the effects. Therefore, the National Plan is the crucial document for a sustainable and competitive, knowledge-based society. In the context of digital education, the document underlines the following:

• encouraging the development of digital competences of teachers and students
• the need to improve students' competencies and skills for the digital transition
• the need to invest in the digital transformation of higher education institutions
• support for green and digital transition in education and training
• implementation of a professional development programme in the area of ICT.

The document is directed at all levels of education and especially focused on the integration of technology in the teaching process and empowering teachers for digital teaching.

Integral text of the national plan is available at the link.