ABOUT THE PROJECT
DIGINEXT project focus its attention on European Local Action Groups (LAGs) establishing them as the conjunction of ring transferring innovative digital skills from Adult Education sector to low-skilled adults and seniors in rural areas, targeting three main outcomes:
- Active ageing
- Digital skills and competences
- Tackling geographical remoteness
Over the course of 30 months, DIGINEXT will implement the following activities:
- Creation of a new professional profile to be established in regional repertoires and dedicated to the promotion of seniors and low-skilled adults’ inclusion in rural areas;
- Realisation of a training toolkit and course for LAGs officers;
- Guidelines for a European professional profile.
Project results
E-Rural Inclusion Specialist Training Course
DIGINEXT Local Pilots
Spain
The implementation of DIGINEXT Local Pilots focused on putting into practice the methodologies, tools and training materials developed throughout the project within real local contexts.
Romania
Two types of piloting activities are carried out, aiming to validate the DigiNext training scheme. The first pilot aimed at training local mentors, who were trained in digital skills by specialists in e-rural inclusion.
Italy
The pilot activities with seniors, organised together with Auser and supported by the Madonie LAG, involved 16 participants in an inclusive and participatory learning experience. The activity was carried out in a hybrid format, achieving great success and high participant satisfaction
Greece
ocal pilots focused on strengthening the digital skills of the participants. Low-skilled adults and seniors experienced a significant surge in digital confidence and independence.
Austria
The Austrian DIGINEXT piloting was mainly implemented in the LEADER/LAG Waldviertler Kernland (Lower Austria) and connected to existing regional support structures, including community-based initiatives such as DAVNE-Nachbarschaftshilfe.
DIGINEXT TOOLBOX
The DIGINEXT toolbox is a collection of the tools developed during the project, which you can also access via this website.
It includes a set of policy recommendations based on the partnership’s experience during the project’s implementation.
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