By implementing the project we wanted to achieve the following goals: - To recollect best practices and methodologies related to teaching digital literacy to adults – To provide digital literacy to adult learners over 50 who have not completed any kind of higher education – To promote volunteering and participation among all groups of age – To promote intergenerational dialogue
The main motivation behind this project, was the fact that the spread of Covid 19 during 2020 supposed many challenges. Many citizens were forced to stay at home doing things like working, shopping or informing themselves online for the first time in their lives. Unfortunately, statistical data showed this was not an easy task for 44% of the Europeans, as they did not have basic digital skills. The consequent economic crisis also led to many of these citizens losing their jobs, which was particularly worrying considering that it was expected that 9 out of 10 jobs would require digital skills in the near future. Among our partner group we discovered that, at least, the following common weaknesses and needs should be addressed through our project: - The lack of knowledge and teaching skills amongst staff/volunteers needed for teaching digital literacy to adults – The lack of basic digital skills among adults with lower education level – The lack of awareness on the added value of volunteering – The need of stimulating active participation among young and old and increasing self-reliance.