BEDIGIT Project Newsletter – Training development
The BEDIGIT project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme (Project #: 2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-00018100 – BEDIGIT) of the European Union has entered its next phase, the development of training material. Following the successful completion of our Digital Inclusivity and Sustainability Assessment, our consortium is now finalising the tailored training material designed to bridge the gaps identified in our research.
The findings from our online surveys and focus groups, conducted in the participating countries, Spain, Cyprus, and Ireland, provided valuable insights into the challenges faced in digital accessibility, sustainability, and trust in online democratic participation.
The training material address key issues such as digital literacy, cybersecurity, sustainable technology use, and inclusive digital practices. These resources have been designed to support educators, professionals, SMEs, and marginalized communities, ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities and can participate in the digital world safely and responsibly. The training modules cover:
- Digital Inclusion & Diversity: Understanding the gap and implications of the digital divide along with strategies to foster inclusivity, drawn from cross-border insights and exercises to understand and navigate digital challenges.
- Digital Environmental Sustainability: Introduction to sustainable digital practices combined with a compilation of resources and real-world case studies from the EU that will promote environmental sustainability.
- Digital Cooperation & Trust: The module will explore the landscape of trust and the effect of digital trust and cybersecurity. Guidelines, tools, and best practices will support in instilling and maintaining trust in digital platforms.
- Civic Engagement in the Digital Age: The module will promote the understanding of online democratic processes and strategies to foster responsible digital citizens with role-play exercises.
- European Union Digital Unity: The module will promote the importance of a unified European digital approach highlighting successful collaborative European digital initiatives.
The BEDIGIT team is committed to developing accessible, and practical training modules that align with real-world needs.
What’s Next?
As we finalize the training, the next steps will focus on testing and refining the materials through feedback by internal and external stakeholders.
These sessions will set the stage for the Digital Champions Workshops, where participants will gain hands-on experience and practical skills to apply their knowledge in real-world digital settings. The Workshops will be a key step in scaling the project’s impact and ensuring lasting digital inclusion and sustainability across Europe.
Follow our journey as we develop these innovative training modules and prepare for the upcoming Digital Champions Workshops.