The initiative targets enhancing digital literacy among Europe's low-skilled adults, providing educators with the tools and guidance necessary for teaching ICT and digital methodologies. It focuses on the vital skills for accessing e-government services, with a significant emphasis on assisting older adults in maintaining and enhancing their competencies for active ageing. A pivotal part of the project is the development of a self-assessment tool tailored for low-skilled adults, aimed at evaluating and tracking their digital literacy, especially in using e-government services. Training will be delivered through a gamified web platform, offering an interactive, step-by-step learning tool designed to make the acquisition of digital skills engaging and effective. Furthermore, the integration with the Open Badges System (OBS) will enable learners to receive digital badges upon completing specific modules, serving as a testament to their achievements and newly acquired competences. The project plans to conduct two specific training sessions to refine and ensure the system's user-friendliness and effectiveness, emphasizing the collaborative effort to empower adults with essential digital skills in today's increasingly digital world.
In today's world, particularly in the post-pandemic era, digital literacy has become essential. Nearly every career path and further education opportunity across various industries now requires some degree of digital proficiency. Yet, a concerning statistic indicates that approximately 40% of Europeans aged 16-74 lack these crucial skills. As a result, education and training initiatives need to prioritize not only the development of digital skills but also the ability to innovate, adapt, and learn independently. This is vital for thriving in a technology-driven labor market and aligns with the European Economic Area's (EEA) strategy, led by the European Commission, to strengthen Europe’s educational framework and enhance its success. The project is designed to establish a state-of-the-art, multilingual Digital Competences Development System in line with the European DigComp 2.0 framework for adult educators. This system features a Self-assessment and Recommendation Tool for e-skills (SERT) and an Open Online Course (OOC) that concentrates on teaching e-skills. These tools support adult educators in their professional growth and play a crucial role in fostering a digitally competent society.