51 Modern labor markets are largely fluid by nature, and require creativity, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, in an ever-changing environment - these are the skills that the traditional education systems do not offer, and they are, on the other hand, very difficult to measure. As more and more aspects of the modern economy become enormously reliant on the Internet and technology, the demand for advanced ICT skills is also rising. Although, compared to total numbers, proportionally small fraction of the labor force of the future will be directly involved in, for example, software development or system design, it is still important to introduce children in classrooms with programming and basic concepts of ICT, because it can and should influence their future career choice. Nowadays, we can witness how digital technologies can help both teachers and students – enabling teamwork in classrooms via Internet, through applications that stimulate creativity and problem solving, all the way to the educational video games. The development of skills starts at the very birth and lasts throughout the whole life, and therefore technologies must find their place in the system of education. European context The Digital Agenda for Europe calls for the introduction of e-education in the national policies and programs, in order to modernize education and training, including the curriculum, the evaluation of knowledge acquired, as well as the professional development of the teachers and educators. The European Commission estimates that e-education is not sufficiently represented in education and educational policies of the Member States. Although education and learning represent segments of the national policies that are the responsibility of the Member States, the European Union is authorized to support the States in their efforts to modernize education and training systems, particularly through the promotion of exchange of good practice, as well as through the support for research and studies that deal with the efficient use of the ICT in teaching. There are many benefits of e-education: acquiring new skills, adopting new teaching methods, the individualization of learning and teaching according to the needs of the students and teachers, the diversity and richness of teaching and learning styles, the innovative teaching practices that encourage cooperation, effective training of the workforce, but also

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