In today's digital age, educators face increasing challenges due to the prominence of digitalization and artificial intelligence. It's crucial for teachers to be well-prepared to address the changing needs of students, by providing them with the skills required for future employment and personal growth. Italy has a strong tradition of teacher training, which offers valuable insights into effective teaching practices to facilitate the learning process. However, there is a growing demand for active teaching methods and innovative, inclusive pedagogies that aim to create an educational environment where everyone is included. While digital advancements and AI present significant challenges for educators, they also provide opportunities that need to be embraced thoughtfully and responsibly. Recent research, involving 1,000 teachers in training, has highlighted best practices and strategies for integrating traditional approaches with modern innovations. Teachers who are well-trained, passionate, and motivated are better equipped to guide students through their educational journeys and prepare them for future challenges.

BARCA Alessandro: RTT researcher (SSD M-Ped/03) at the Pegaso Telematic University, PHD in "Design and evaluation of educational processes" at the University of Bari.

His research interests include a focus on disciplinary didactics, new learning modalities of reading and writing through new technologies, multimodal narratives (crossmedia and transmedia) and their impact on learning, and finally the role of the inclusive teacher and strategies for the acquisition of life skills. He is also a trainer for teachers of all levels. He has participated as a speaker and chair at numerous national and international conferences and is also the author of numerous national and several international scientific publications.