Our objectives were built on digital literacy and language learning. Our goal was to address the digital transformation by improving digital capacity of both teachers and pupils and simultaneously promoting social inclusion. Also, we aimed to 1. motivate teachers and pupils to cope with COVID-19 crisis 2. foster the skills and confidence of teachers and pupils in the appropriate and effective use of digital technology in learning and teaching 3. create a chance for teachers to learn innovative approaches in education 4. tackle disinformation through education and training 5. allow pupils to learn at their own pace, making learning personal and engaging 6. show respect and tolerance toward diversity 7. use digital tools to innovate processes and ICT products 8. keep up to date with the digital evolution 9. increase the competencies of teachers to manage a diverse group of pupils 10. learn about the history of digital learning 11. encourage productive learning outside the classroom or in an online environment 12. touch on the key components of digital competence identified by The Digital Competence Framework 13. hold local, technological and art events specific to each country to promote the knowledge of different cultural traits
This project arose from the coronavirus impact, negatively affecting the ordinary flow of mainstream education. Teachers and pupils were looking for new skills and ways to adapt to learning concepts such as distance learning and online lessons. The SELFIE report by the EU demonstrated 43% of European schools lacked basic digital skills, and 71 million students attending schools in Europe needed to develop their skills for the digital society. Moreover, results from surveys we carried out to determine the digital capacity of pupils and teachers showed that 4% of pupils had no device and 14% no Wi-fi, 15% signal problems, all of which indicated the economical or geographical obstacles they faced. Also, 67% of pupils and 81% of teachers preferred school education instead of online education. The reason we believe is that although 86% of pupils spent at least 4 hours a day with online lessons, 20% of them found it ineffective and 61% of teachers had an increased workload or stress due to online teaching. All of it indicated the need for a better adaptation to digital transformation. Thus, this project was an opportunity for strengthening cooperation and exchange in digital education at EU level and for practical local implementations.