About
The project AdultDigitalUp aimed to support the Cypriot authorities to improve digital literacy of adults in Cyprus with a particular focus on adult educators and low-skilled adults.
The project was implemented by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) and coordinated by CARDET (November 2021 – February 2024).
Aim
The focus of AdultDigitalUp was on the thorough preparation of adult educators, to be in position to infuse digital elements in their subject areas, to build the skills and competences of adult learners with special attention given to low skilled adults.
Objectives
- Conduct a thorough needs analysis to identify adults’ learners needs and gaps in the digital skills sector in Cyprus.
- Develop comprehensive training material and tools for the target groups via using blended learning methodologies and strategies.
- Design & implement blended learning trainings for adults in Cyprus engaging more than 120 adult educators and providers.
Methodology
The focus of AdultDigitalUp was on the thorough preparation of adult educators to be in a position to infuse digital elements in their subject areas and to build the skills and competencies of adult learners, with special attention given to low-skilled adults. A thorough need analysis was conducted for the project, with two goals. First, acquiring a deeper understanding of the needs and barriers faced by adult learners when it comes to the acquisition of digital skills will be the first gain. Second, to explore adult learners’ different learning and teaching methods, enabling the design of tailored learning pathways and training to meet the various needs of adult educators and master trainers.
To further enhance our prior knowledge in upgrading adult learners’ digital skills, we chose to incorporate practices and methods that have already been developed and used in real-time educational environments. Therefore, in two work packages (1 & 3), we have conducted study visits to acquire good practices and to be exemplified by reputable colleagues in other European countries.
Partners
The project was implemented by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) and coordinated by CARDET.
CARDET (Centre for Advancement of Research and Development in Educational Technology) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, research and development organization based in Cyprus. It is one of the leading research and development centres in the Euro-Mediterranean region, with global expertise in project design and implementation, capacity building, and e-learning.
