The overall goal of the project was to equip ATVET providers with tools which could make their educational tasks easier: by tools, it is meant both knowledge on specific softwares which could simplify their teaching work, but also knowledge on different topics related to sustainability in agriculture. By sustainability it is here intended not only the one related to the environmental impact generated by agriculture, but also the economic sustainability; farming is becoming every day more expensive, international competition is increasing, so one of the few solutions the sector has is to use new technologies for becoming more efficient.
The background of the project originates in the challenges faced by the ATVET sector (Agricultural Technical Vocational Education and Training ) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the situation being extraordinary and challenging for everyone, the forced lock-down highlighted the weaknesses of this educational system, which heavily relies on in-presence education. The purpose of this project was to investigate how did the ATVET institution cope with the situation, which tools did they use and which feedback did they get from the students. At the same time, the purpose of the project was to identify the needs of the sector and the eventual challenges limiting their upskilling in digital competences, which are now essential not only for distance learning but also for operating in the agricultural sector as efficiently as possible.