The objectives of the project: VET: Contributing to innovation in vocational education and training HORIZONTAL: Addressing digital transformation through development of digital readiness, resilience and capacity The topics addressed by the project: - Digital skills and competences - Green transport and mobility The original overall goals of the project as stated in the application: - Development of a book of best practice in virtual, blended and hybrid learning (including mobility). The book of best practice will also include a proof of concept for further development after the end of the project - Raise the attractiveness of Vocational Educational and Training through digital innovation - Improve the cooperation between the learning venues in dual VET systems, especially schools and companies through digital facilities - Enabling sustainable mobility experiences that provide unique learning experiences through digital capacity - Involving all relevant actors like students, VET teachers, VET trainers (staff in companies), chambers as well as extracurricular staff constantly and in real time through Learning-Management-Systems (LMS)
As stated in the application the COVID-19 crisis has greatly accelerated the need for modernisation and digital transformation of education and training in Europe. It has urgent needs to reinforce the ability of education and training institutions to provide high quality, inclusive digital education. COVID crisis clearly shows necessity of building capacity to implement online, blended and distance teaching and learning; to develop digital pedagogical competences of educators, enabling them to deliver high quality inclusive digital education; and to develop and/or use high quality digital content such as innovative online resources and tools. The partnerships will promote networking of institutions across the EU, sharing of resources and expertise, and collaboration with digital technology providers and experts in educational technologies and relevant pedagogical practice, to develop tailor made solutions adapted to local development needs. Attention should be particularly focused on the development of digital skills, because they not only contribute to new business creation but also to the employability of young people. Investment in education and training for skills development is essential to boost growth and competitiveness.