Accessible digital educational environments: transferring research knowledge


Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Session 155

Monday, 6 July 2026 10:00–10:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room H2, ITU Montbrillant Building Interactive Session

Educational environments are increasingly shaped by cultural and linguistic diversity. Migration, internationalization, multilingual communities and digital learning environments have transformed learning spaces into diverse communication spaces. At the same time, inclusion and equitable access to information and communication remain core challenges of the Information Society. This panel addresses how accessible and inclusive technologies, methodologies and solutions can strengthen equitable digital education environments. 

Topics
Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building Cultural Diversity Digital Inclusion Digital Skills Education Ethics
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C3 logo C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building
  • AL C7 E–LEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
  • AL C8 logo C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
  • AL C10 logo C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society

This panel is aligned with WSIS action lines C3 (access to information and knowledge), C4 (capacity building), C7 (ICT Applications: E-learning) and C 8 (cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content), as well as C10 (ethical dimensions). It will address accessibility to information and communication in educational environments, considering ethical aspects and exploring the role of technologies.

Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 16 logo Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

The session is closely aligned with Goal 4, as accessibility is key to ensure inclusive and equitable education, in the context of just, peaceful and inclusive societies (Goal 16).

GDC Objectives
  • Objective 2: Expand inclusion in and benefits from the digital economy for all
  • Objective 3: Foster an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space that respects, protects and promotes human rights
Links

accesscat.net