The SOS Digiwell – Digital Well-being project aimed to equip low-educated parents with the skills and confidence to navigate the digital age while fostering a healthy balance between screen use and offline activities. A key achievement was the creation of an e-learning module, developed collaboratively by MAKS VZW based in Brussels and the Czech learning content creation agency Santia. This module provided participants with accessible, interactive training to understand digital risks (cyberbullying, addiction) and opportunities (educational tools, creativity). It was complemented by practical resources, including activity sheets and an educational card game, to encourage learning and dialogue within families. To ensure the project’s sustainability, educators were trained in a tailored pedagogy to effectively integrate the e-learning into their teaching. A comprehensive guide equipped them with strategies to engage parents and adapt methods to diverse contexts. This dual focus on participant empowerment and educator training ensures that the project can be scaled and replicated in the future, creating lasting change in how families approach technology and digital well-being.
The SOS Digiwell – Digital Wellbeing project was designed to address the urgent need for greater awareness of digital wellbeing among families, particularly those affected by the digital divide. In a world where screens play an increasing role, low-educated parents often lack the knowledge and tools to guide their children toward balanced and responsible use of technology. The e-learning module was envisioned as a key solution, providing accessible and structured information about digital risks such as addiction, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content, while highlighting the educational and creative opportunities screens can offer. The project also aimed to strengthen parental skills, enabling parents to set boundaries, manage complex family situations, and promote quality interactions within their households. Additionally, by creating a pedagogical guide to train educators, the project ensured a sustainable and transferable approach, extending its impact beyond direct beneficiaries and empowering educators to address digital wellbeing in their teaching contexts.