SHIELD: Simulation game-based Hands-on Instruction for Enhancing Cybersecurity Learning and Development

We are proud to share that our project, “SHIELD: Transforming Cybersecurity Education through AI, Storytelling, and Gamification”, has been recognised as a Laureate in the TEACHER TRAINING AWARD during the European Competition of the AI for Education Awards 2026 (AI4EDU26). The AI for Education Awards, organized by d-teach online school, recognizeContinue Reading

We are delighted to share that the SHIELD project has been featured as a success story by the KnowCyber initiative, a regional programme dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity awareness, education and resilience across the Western Balkans. The article highlights SHIELD’s innovative approach to cybersecurity education, which combines AI-powered digital storytelling, hands-onContinue Reading

As part of the BETT UK 2026 conference in London, Maja Videnovik, representing the Centre for Innovations and Digital Education (Dig-Ed), participated in the international TeachMeet, where she presented SHIELD project. The presentation focused on how cybersecurity education can be transformed into an engaging and meaningful learning adventure. Moving beyond traditional approachesContinue Reading

At the end of November, Brussels became a meeting place for some of the most dedicated people working to strengthen cybersecurity in the Western Balkans. Among them were Maja Videnovik and Vladimir Trajkovik, who represented the Center for Innovations and Digital Education Dig-Ed at the Third Workshop on Cybersecurity LegislationContinue Reading

On October 3–4, 2025, the Faculty of Education in Bitola hosted the 6th International “Education Across Borders” Conference, themed Reimagining Education in the Modern Age (REMA) 2025. This international event brought together educators and researchers to explore innovative approaches in education. Maja Videnovik and Vladimir Trajkovik had a plenary lecture “From AI toContinue Reading

Maja Videnovik from Dig-Ed had the chance to talk about game-based learning and gamification in education during the DigiEduHack Podcast: Gamification for Learning: Building Bridges Through Play and Cybersecurity In the episode, she discuss:🎮 How gamification helps students grasp complex topics like cybersecurity📚 The role of storytelling, engagement and motivation in learning🧠 Why play is a powerful bridge between educators, learners, and technology DuringContinue Reading

At the 4th EASE Summit 2025, Maja Videnovik showcased the innovative SHIELD (Simulation game-based Hands-on Instruction for Enhancing Cybersecurity Learning and Development) project. The project is implemented within the Cyber Balkans project funded by the European Union, dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity awareness in schools across North Macedonia. Under the titleContinue Reading

The Center for Innovations and Digital Education – Dig-Ed proudly hosted the Capstone Event of the SHIELD project (Simulation game-based Hands-on Instruction for Enhancing Cybersecurity Learning and Development) on 22 August 2025 at the INNOX Innovation Center in Skopje. The event marked the culmination of a year-long initiative, implemented withinContinue Reading

The Center for Innovations and Digital Education – Dig-Ed is excited to announce the upcoming Capstone Event of the SHIELD project (Simulation game-based Hands-on Instruction for Enhancing Cybersecurity Learning and Development). The Capstone Event will be organized on 22.08.2025 at INNOX Innovation Center in Skopje. Over the past months, withinContinue Reading