Development of Elderly’s Digital Skills Through Family Learning
Erasmus +KA204 – Strategic Partnerships for adult education
Project Number 2020-1-LT01-KA204-077965-E10174721
PARTNERS
- Utena A. and M. Miskiniai Public Library – Lithuania (coordinator)
- Fondatsiya “Tsennosti, dobrodeteli, integritet” – Bulgaria
- ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE EDUVITA E.T.S. – Italy
- NAZILLI HAYAT BOYU OGRENME DERNEGI – Turkey
- UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA – LA MANCHA – Spain
- Pärnu Central Library – Estonia
CONTEXT
Rapid technological and social change encourages people to adjust to new situations in their life. However, unfavorable circumstances, such as age-related lack of certain skills and lower motivation to learn, for many becomes an obstacle in their integration. Older people need toimprove their digital competences as they have fewer qualifications in the rapidly growing technology sector. Because of that, they are unable to take full advantage of public servicesand virtual communication tools. As a result, their quality of life is affected.
In order to deal with these challenges, it is important to create new training models by expanding the synergy of various adult training institutions and by improving the competences of their staff.
TARGET GROUP
Elderly people, adult educators, adult education organizations.
AIM
The aim of the project is to improve partners’ potential in developing the elderly’s digital skills by empowering adults’ educators to promote and organize family learning.
This type of learning is becoming increasingly popular around the world as it provides a range of opportunities for families to learn together. For the elderly, family learning can be the first step to taking up further learning opportunities. It leads not only to the improvement of one’s skills but also to active intergenerational communion, develops moral values and positive attitudes, uplifts mood and has a huge impact on health, family relations and lifelong learning.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS
- international experience exchange events will be arranged with a purpose to improve the competences of adults’ trainers on family learning. As a result, 40 adults’ trainers willbroaden their professional horizons and grow their competences.
- New ideas for family learning will be generated and tested in all partner institutions. 120 elderly people and their family members will be involved – they will improve digitalcompetences and discover the benefits and enjoyment of family learning.
- Examples of the best practices and success stories on the development of the elderly’s digital skills through family learning will be collected and published in an attractive online digital journal. The collection will serve as an ideas’ bank for various institutions involved in providing training for the elderly.
Stronger staff competencies will empower them to introduce new ways of training, implement new learning models, and continuously tailor services based on actual needs. Older generations across different communities will strongly benefit from that as it will allow them to remain sharp and knowledgeable on skills crucial for living a fulfilling and integrated life.
