Helping schools, universities and teacher education make sense of the digital lives of young people
"Every child deserves a human to help them navigate the digital world.
And teachers too!"
My work draws on 25 years in the classroom, doctoral research and European collaboration.
ABOUT
Dr. Annemieke Akkermans is an educational researcher, curriculum designer and teacher educator based in Berlin and The Hague. Her approach is calm, lively and visual rather than alarmist. Children don’t need adults who fear technology. They need adults who can guide them through it.
Leaving kids to their own devices?
Children and young people need to experience trial and error, in the analogue and the digital world. Yet - they need support and guidance before they are left to their own devices - quite literally in this case. For teachers this has also been a trial and error process. They need support and guidance first.
Independent learners ask questions and know which scaffolding and resources support their learning process. They explore digital tools and media in a safe space and learn to judge when and how to use them. This is especially relevant when it comes to learning how to manage AI, rather than letting AI manage them.
This is student agency.
Empowering Minds
Education Programs
Research-led modules and interactive programs designed to support schools and universities in fostering student agency and digital wellbeing.
Media & AI Literacy lessons
Twenty ready-made 90-minute lessons on media and AI literacy, ready to use in your school. Schools that book a staff training receive the full set free of charge.
Teacher Training
Workshops and webinars for teaching staff on media literacy, AI in the classroom, digital wellbeing and assessment in the age of AI.
Digital Wellbeing talks
A visual, interactive talk on digital wellbeing: how young people can learn to think for themselves and which digital habits help.
Annemieke Akkermans at the 'Excellent Digital School' award ceremony in Berlin.
Content Development
I create engaging and grounded digital literacy content for NGOs and EU consortia, drawing on 25 years of classroom practice.
Research & Studies
Deep dives into the digital landscape of kids, adolescents and the evolution of AI literacy.
[01] Screen Time
EU research 2026: adolescents spend on average 4.5 hours on devices daily.
[02] Gen Z Voices
Capturing the authentic digital experiences and mental health perspectives of Gen Z.
[03] AI Literacy
A comprehensive framework designed to navigate the pedagogical implications of AI in education.
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Digital Wellbeing Lab
Digital manipulation