Workshop | 2026 Digital Citizen Seed Teacher Summer Training Camp
Last edited: 2026-08-27
Children growing up in the age of AI live online every day, yet no one teaches them how to protect themselves. From how algorithms determine what they see and how AI processes their personal data to the right to repair consumer electronics and the identification of digital discrimination, rapidly evolving technologies are having a real impact on every student’s life.
The Judicial Reform Foundation (JRF) and the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC) are jointly hosting the inaugural “Digital Citizen Seed Teacher Summer Training Camp.” Elementary and junior high school teachers from remote areas across Taiwan are especially encouraged to participate and take home, after just two days this summer, a complete set of teaching materials ready for classroom use!
Date
August 23 (Sun.)–August 24 (Mon.), 2026
Venue
Taichung Office, Judicial Reform Foundation
10F.-2, No. 4-33, Sec. 1, Shuangshi Rd., East Dist., Taichung City
Target Participants
Current elementary and junior high school teachers (priority will be given to teachers from remote, special remote, and extremely remote areas)
Capacity
30 participants｜Free of charge
ADMISSION
Admission Priority
This training program gives priority to teachers from remote areas. Applicants will be admitted in the following order:
- Elementary and Junior High School Teachers in Remote, Special Remote, and Extremely Remote AreasAs designated by the Ministry of Education; places are reserved for applicants in this category.
- Elementary and Junior High School Teachers in Non-Remote, Non-Urban AreasSecond priority for admission.
- Other Elementary and Junior High School Teachers NationwideApplicants will be selected after places for the first two categories have been confirmed.
Teachers from remote, special remote, and extremely remote areas should provide proof of their school’s classification when registering so that their eligibility can be verified.
SUBSIDY
Expense Subsidies
Transportation
Public transportation fares and shuttle costs will be fully reimbursed based on actual expenses and supporting receipts.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be arranged by the organizers in accordance with the Directions for Reimbursement of Domestic Travel Expenses.
Meals
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days; no reimbursement claim is required.
BONUS
Fall Trial-Teaching Incentive
Use the materials in your classroom and receive a one-time NT$3,000 writing fee
Participants who agree to use the materials in actual classes between September and November of the 2026–2027 academic year and submit at least four photographs of the teaching session and a reflection report of at least 2,000 Chinese characters will receive a one-time writing fee of NT$3,000 from the organizers.
Trial teaching is encouraged but is not required to receive attendance or travel subsidies. Applicants may select “Willing to Conduct Trial Teaching” on the registration form to receive additional consideration during the admission process.
CURRICULUM
Training Content｜Four Teaching Modules
The two-day workshop covers four modules, each developed by seed teachers with relevant technical expertise and aligned with the principles of the Curriculum Guidelines of 12-Year Basic Education. Through two days of discussion, expansion, and revision, participants will help produce teaching packages that can be taken back to school and used directly in the classroom.
A. Boundaries of the Digital World—Identifying Discrimination and Protecting Human Rights
1–2 class periods
From technical design to social structures, this module guides students in identifying inequality and human rights issues in the digital world.
Topics: Algorithmic Bias｜Hate Speech｜Exclusionary Design｜Structural Discrimination Arising from the Digital Divide
B. Is It Convenient to Use ChatGPT to Write a Book Report? Digital Rights Behind Artificial Intelligence
2 class periods; may be taught separately
Beginning with familiar AI-use scenarios, this module explains how artificial intelligence works and explores the associated risks to individual rights.
Topics: How AI Works｜Privacy Risks｜Copyright Disputes｜Right to Know｜Four Categories of AI Risk
C. My Hardware, My Choice—The Right to Repair and Sustainable Technology
1 class period
This module explores the right to repair consumer electronics and connects sustainability with consumer autonomy.
Topics: Manufacturer Repair Monopolies｜EU Right-to-Repair Rules｜Modular Design Case Studies
D. Rethinking What a Healthy Digital Environment Should Look Like in the Age of Social Media
1–2 class periods
From tracking technologies to the attention economy, this module encourages students to reflect on and actively define a healthy digital environment.
Topics: Cookie Tracking｜Attention Economy｜Plain-Language Translation of Privacy Terms｜Action Manifesto
Each module includes a complete lesson-plan manual, PowerPoint presentation, student worksheets, and pre- and post-learning assessments. Participants will receive the full set upon completing the training. Teachers may determine the appropriate grade level based on their own classroom environment.
SCHEDULE
Event Schedule
Day 1｜August 23 (Sun.)
- 09:30–10:00 Registration, opening, and participant introductions (workshop manuals and teaching packages distributed)
- 10:00–11:30 Special Lecture: Realities and Challenges of Digital Human Rights Education (presented by JRF lawyers and engineers)
- 11:30–12:00 Module A Demonstration: Digital Discrimination and the Protection of Human Rights
- 12:00–13:00 Lunch (provided by the organizers)
- 13:00–14:30 Module B Demonstration: AI and Digital Rights
- 14:30–14:45 Refreshment Break
- 14:45–16:15 Module C Demonstration: The Right to Repair and Sustainable Technology
- 16:15–17:00 Daily Feedback Discussion
- After 17:00 Free Time / Assistance with Taichung Accommodation Arrangements
Day 2｜August 24 (Mon.)
- 09:00–09:20 Review and Warm-Up Q&A
- 09:20–10:50 Module D Demonstration: Social Media and the Digital Environment
- 10:50–11:00 Refreshment Break
- 11:00–12:00 Complete Overview of the Four Teaching Packages
- 12:00–13:00 Lunch (provided by the organizers)
- 13:00–14:30 Group Trial-Teaching Practice (teachers present a module of their choice)
- 14:30–15:30 Peer Feedback and Instructor Comments
- 15:30–16:15 Trial-Teaching Planning Discussion (optional)
- 16:15–17:00 Closing, questionnaire completion, and collection of the complete teaching packages
The organizers will assist participating teachers in applying for certification of in-service training hours.
Those who require certification should indicate this on the registration form.
REGISTRATION
Registration Information
Registration Deadline
July 31 (Fri.), 2026
Registration Method
Eligibility
Current elementary and junior high school teachers of all subjects are welcome to apply, including information technology, civics, and social studies teachers, as well as homeroom teachers.
Admission Notice
Applicants will be notified by email within one week after the registration deadline.
CONTACT
Contact Us
Leslie
Email: leslie@jrf.org.tw
Phone: 02-2523-1178 ext. 18
ORGANIZER
Organizer and Sponsor
Organizer
Judicial Reform Foundation
Sponsor
Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC)
2025 TWNIC Internet Community Project
Attachment: 2026 JRF Digital Citizen Seed Teacher Training Camp Proposal.pdf
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