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EPALE Community Conference 2021 - 13 October streaming

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On the video above you will be able to watch the live streaming of the second day of plenaries of the EPALE Community Conference. The streaming will be public, no registration is required.

We warmly invite you to interact with participants and speakers using the comment section at the bottom of this page. In order to do so you need to log-in on EPALE ► https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/user/login

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...and finally.... let’s see the results of our poll!

In this word cloud we can see the answers to our question: “What is the power of adult learning in shaping a sustainable future for Europe?”

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Likeme (2)

EPALE wants to hear from you!

We have prepared a survey to know better what are your habits and experiences using EPALE and your suggestions to help us improve. The survey also includes a section with specific questions on the conference. 

It’s a short series of questions, which should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete and it will be available until 2 November. 

The survey at the moment is available in English, but it will be soon translated into all EPALE languages.

https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EPALE_SURVEY_2021 

Claudia (EPALE Moderator)

Likeme (2)

The Conference doesn't end here!

Stay tuned for next week's Workshops:

Claudia (EPALE Moderator)

Likeme (2)

 

Some useful readings on ageing and intergenerational learning...you are welcome to add more articles!

 

GREEN PAPER ON AGEING - Fostering solidarity and responsibility between generations

https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/resource-centre/content/green-paper-ageing-fostering-solidarity-and-responsibility-between

Insights from the EPALE discussion on active ageing and life transitions

https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/insights-latest-discussion-active-ageing-and-life-transitions

Lifelong learning in later life: Active aging through learning

https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/lifelong-learning-later-life-active-aging-through-learning

 

Claudia (EPALE Moderator)

Likeme (3)

Is learning later in life just as much to do with connecting with others as well as the learning taking place? If so, is the promotion on the uses of technology towards people of an older age being done in the right way.eg, to focus on the connecting aspect and less so the learning aspect?

 

Likeme (4)

Hi, I promote bridge playing, not only as a mean to keep sharp (mentally) long time, but also as a way to join generations and people from different places/experiences, who can share their hobby together with developing soft skills, useful in everyday life, as cooperation, planning, taking quick decisions, stress resistance, responsibility - the list is long. There are no restrictions connected to age, gender, place, disability, language - the common passion overcomes it. I do invite you to join: find a place (in Poland we have Third Generation Universities, for example), gather people (info in social media, mouth-to-mouth, posters, local press) and start a course (for beginners or advanced - depends who wants to participate) with an instructor (short lectures followed by practical classes). It really works and brings joy, as much as a goal to get up, that equals as a remedy against the plague of XXI century - loneliness, attacking both young and elderly.

Likeme (0)

Thanks for sharing your inspiring experiences and perspectives! I would like to know your comments and ideas about gender stereotypes and gender roles - how do they come into the picture?

Likeme (2)

The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP) provides a wide range of high-quality information, resources and opportunities related to the area of digital skills and jobs across all levels, from very basic to advanced. It has been created as one of the initiatives launched under the Connecting Europe Facility Programme.

It will contribute to the Digital Europe Programme – an ambitious EU programme that strives to make Europe more competitive in the global digital economy through digital capacity-building and ensuring a wide use of digital technologies across the EU. Enforcing the digital skills pillar of the programme, the Platform aspires to boost the digital competencies of European society and workforce.  

Here is the link to the video just showcased:

ttps://digital-skills-jobs.europa.eu/

 

Claudia (EPALE Moderator)

Likeme (3)

Also starting from Divina’s keynote I’d like to raise attention again on critical digital skills: how can we critically evaluate information and sources in the online environment? Do you have any suggestions for fact-checking? And what role does technology plays in this?

Likeme (3)

Curious about the DIGIT-AL toolbox?

https://dttools.eu/

Democracy and rights-based education is empowering learners to exercise and defend their rights and responsibilities, and to co-create the society. Any successful democratic transformation requires citizens understanding the change and willing to involve in discourses and decisionmaking.

Have a look at the website to deepen Nils Zimmermann's intervention.

Claudia (EPALE Moderator)

Likeme (3)

Digital literacy has to be boosted to highlight the importance of education in any single aspect of our lives. Don't you think Education has to be the centre of digital literacy?

 

 

Likeme (4)

Thanks Divina for the insights! It seems that citizens’ participation is key for democratizing the media landscape. If citizens participate in the media also as creators, do you think that the very concept of citizenship might change?

Likeme (1)

Hi everyone,

I'm James, Programme Manager for Digital Inclusion at the London Borough of Camden, Adult Community Learning.

My primary interest is in basic, first steps digital skills education in community settings.

Likeme (2)

As mentioned by Tamsin... here are a bunch of not-to-be-missed links!

The EPALE survey

EPALE wants to hear from you! We have prepared a survey to know better what are your habits and experiences using EPALE and your suggestions to help us improve.

https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EPALE_SURVEY_2021

The new Eurydice report

The new Eurydice report (released in Sept ‘21) focuses on adult education and training in Europe. It investigates current approaches to promoting lifelong learning, with a particular emphasis on policies and measures supporting adults with low levels of skills and qualifications to access learning opportunities. It represents 42 education and training systems across 37 European countries.

https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/content/adult-education-and-training-europe-building-inclusive-pathways-skills-and-qualifications

Claudia (EPALE Moderator)

Likeme (4)

Good morning, all, I'm David Breakspear from England. My interest is very much around adult learning within a prison environment. 

Likeme (3)

Welcome everyone!
 
After yesterday's live stream, we are ready for a brand new day!
We will dive into the topics of participation, education, and access in the digital context.
 
Get ready for the keynote speech on media awareness, and the two panels discussing democracy, digital activism, and active ageing!
 
...less than half an hour to the start!
 
Don't forget to tell yours by participating in the live poll:
https://app.sli.do/event/ma25ck3u
 
Claudia (EPALE Moderator)
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