From Training to Transformation: A Human Approach to Digital Learning
When Think Twice came to France, it wasn’t a typical teacher training full of slides and silent notetaking. It felt more like a lively gathering of curious minds, an exchange of stories, challenges, and real, human reflections on what it means to teach in a digital world. Held in Nice and organized by Syncnify, the sessions brought together three different groups: adult educators, schoolteachers, and pre-service educators who are just beginning their teaching journeys. Across three interactive days, they rolled up their sleeves and explored how digital tools can actually help in the classroom: how they can build connection, encourage participation, and ignite engagement. They didn’t just talk about teaching. They practiced it, experimented with tools, and shared what it’s really like trying to keep up with fast-moving trends and tech-savvy students. There was a lot of honesty, a lot of laughter, and plenty of those “aha” moments that make you want to rush back to your classroom and try something new.
Real People, Real Stories: What Happened When Educators Opened Up What stood out most wasn’t the theory but the atmosphere. Teachers from all walks of life came together, opened up about what’s hard, and supported each other through it. They tackled tough topics like misinformation and how to talk to students about truth online without sounding preachy or out of touch. Some participants were already using digital tools, while others were just getting started but everyone left with something valuable. One teacher completely reworked her approach to student projects after the session. Another said the workshop helped her finally feel confident using online tools she’d avoided for years. The group of pre-service educators shared lesson plans and lift each other up through those early years of teaching. In the end, Think Twice in France focused less on tools and more on people on building trust, sparking new ideas, and letting teachers know they’re part of something bigger.
