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Secondly, ways and methods to improve interaction, collaboration and networking with students and other stakeholders in digital environments would be required.

This requires VET teachers to rethink their pedagogies - to focus on student-centred and collaborative learning, When the pedagogical decisions are made, digital tools to support them can be found.

One solution for this could be discussions with an e-learning designer or exchange ideas with other colleagues who teach in same professional field.

Thirdly, initiatives to cooperate with colleagues, students and industry representatives when creating learning materials and designing digital learning environments are recommended.

This would require analysing and selecting appropriate digital tools for the chosen pedagogical ideologies and practices as well as identifying ways for assessment and feedback to support learning.

Lastly, it is essential that VET teachers are aware of and follow the necessary guidelines issued by both European and national level authorities related to teaching in digital environments.

VET teachers need to be equipped with accurate guidelines related to teaching in digital environments e.g. rules and regulations in terms of data security concerning individuals and organisations should be reviewed and updated regularly.

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