The INFORMED project analyzed media use, trust, and skills gaps, creating learning materials to improve adult education's quality and flexibility. It focused on building educators' soft and digital skills, especially in journalism, to address fake news and enhance public trust. Collaboration with stakeholders validated findings and enhance institutional capacity. The project sought to introduce resources to the target group and strengthen cooperation for proactive disinformation addressing through wide dissemination. The direct target group, including teachers and students, would participate actively, fostering digital competence for broader dissemination. The indirect target group involved training organizations, journalists, policymakers, and the public, addressed during dissemination. As a result, the project aimed to reshape adult education, empower educators, foster information credibility, and proactively combat disinformation, ultimately contributing to a more informed society.
The INFORMED project was prepared as a result of the critical need to address challenges posed by misinformation in today's digital age. The project aimed to enhance soft and digital competences in adult students, fostering cooperation among key stakeholders to combat disinformation. By analyzing media use and trust, it responded to the evolving needs of adult education, emphasizing high-quality, flexible learning opportunities. The project focused on building capabilities of adult educators in soft and digital skills, particularly in journalism. Collaboration with stakeholders, wide dissemination, and outreach raised awareness and engage various groups. The direct target group included adult teachers, staff, and students, equipping them with digital competences for broader dissemination. The indirect target group involved training organizations, journalists, policymakers, and the general public. Overall, the project addressed the urgent issue of misinformation, promoting information literacy and resilience in society.