The project would develop an innovative, new methodology that better support and implement effective digitalization and delivery of blended learning and work based training system solutions that recognize experienced staffs "silent knowledge". The specific objectives include: Investigate, develop, evaluate and validate a methodology for inclusion and application of blended learning in combination with work based training delivery by VET Suppliers in partnership with manufacturing industry companies providing VET Demand. Test out the new methodologies and prototypes at national level, including developing an innovative ICT supported framework for effective adaptation, development, reuse and easy sharing of digitalized learning materials within manufacturing VET across 4 national borders, inspired by NDLA in Norway. Best practice sharing of results through developing, evaluating, validating and delivery of an international hands on instructor training course program for VET teaching professionals. Implement and transfer the instructor training course for teachers professionals into a capacity building framework that enhances the importance and the added value of "silent knowledge" within digitalization of the VET learning process.
Blind belief in digitalization processes often stifles important knowledge. Employees stil too often experience VET systems as less relevant, because the training solutions do not address the staffs "silent knowledge", for instance experiences obtained at work. Thus, VET must acknowledge and better support creation of "silent knowledge" in parallel with creating strategies for digitalization. Educational staff will get the opportunity to join an international instructor training course program to further develop their skills. The teachers are going to implement the blended learning and work based delivery enhanced approach together with their learners. This includes co-creating, negotiating and publishing pedagogical scenarios, activities and tasks, both sector specific and across various manufacturing processes. What is (not) "Silent Knowledge"? It is not easy to fold into computer programs, digitalization processes, digitalized training programs or even on paper It is indeed many industrial companies' most important resource. Digitalized training programs struggle in including the "silent knowledge", since it is not possible to digitalize it. It could be delivered through work based delivery of training and learning processes