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2026-2027 / ZENS4208-1

Digital education didactics (GDPR)

Duration

12h Th

Number of credits

 Master of Education, Section 2 (HECh - Huy)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HECh - Liège)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HECh - Verviers)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Huy)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Liège)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Theux)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Adapted timetable)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HERS)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HEL)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HEL - Non-standard schedule)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Mathematics and Digital Training (HECh)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Mathematics and Digital Training (HELMO)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Mathematics and Digital Training (HERS)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Mathematics and Digital Training (HEL)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Manual, Technical and Technological Training and Ditital Training (HELMO)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Manual, Technical and Technological Training and Ditital Training (HERS)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 3: Manual, Technical and Technological Training and Ditital Training (HEL)2 crédits 

Lecturer

Pierre-François Pirlet, Catherine Thiry

Coordinator

Alix Dassargues

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course will cover:

  • GDPR aspects: protection of the privacy of students and third parties;
  • Image rights: compliance requirements and infringements upon the honor or image of an individual or legal entity;
  • Contractual and legal considerations regarding the use of digital tools by teachers and students (cookies, terms of access);
  • Copyright as it applies to work created by teachers and students, as well as respect for third-party rights when using protected material.
Practical exercises and a hands-on assessment of the material learned will be conducted as a group during the final session of the course.
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify situations involving the processing of personal data and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements;
  • Identify situations that constitute a violation of image rights;
  • Identify protected works and determine their authorized uses; 
  • Adopt the appropriate initial contractual approach regarding the use of digital tools.
 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Students must be able to express themselves in writing in clear and correct French, as well as read a continuous text in French independently.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

he course is organized into six two-hour lectures during the first semester. Students are actively involved through frequent questions from the professor. A session dedicated to the collective analysis of real-world cases will be held at the end of the course.
 

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The course will be taught in a lecture hall. The sessions will be available as podcasts.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Course materials will be made available to students in electronic format on the ULiège eCampus platform.
Optional supplementary readings may be suggested.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Further information:

Exam(s) in December, in person, in the form of a written assessment.

Work placement(s)

nil.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Classes are held at the university premises indicated in the schedule available online.

Contacts

- Catherine Thiry (catherine.thiry@uliege.be)
- Pierre-François Pirlet (pfpirlet@uliege.be)


ULiège administrative office for all students:
Alix Dassargues
administration.cefen@uliege.be

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