TECHSenior - Technology helps Older People Live Independently event in Brussels
On the 18th January 2018, the multiplier event regarding the TECHSenior project was held in Brussels and was named “Technology helps older people live independently”. The main topic of the event was that lifelong learning is increasingly important in order to keep up with new IT technologies in society. The demand for basic IT skills has evolved following the rising number of official digital solutions in many countries and acquiring basic IT knowledge and skills is therefore essential for older people to improve their independency and their ability to function in an increasingly digital society.
During the event, there were four main parts. First of all, Ms. Marny Thompson, from Age UK Bath & North-East Somerset, commented on the research that has been carried out into existing training. Secondly, Mr. Panagiotis Anastassopoulos talked about how to use technology in terms of design, development and testing. Thirdly, Ms. Bodil Mygind Madsen, from SOSU Aarhus, suggested different plans for implementation for the training. Finally, Ms. Francesa Operti, from EAEA, emphasized the importance of life skills to active citizenship in this new digital society.
In conclusion, these are the main aspects that the TECHSenior project is now delivering:
- Research into existing training of elders in each country, including focus groups ports and case studies;
- Co-creation (Living Lab), curriculum, competences, learning outcomes for modular courses. Experience of teaching elderly and those with functional diversity for partners;
- Development of a training course for trainers/teachers to be used in training of care staff or directly in training of old people;
- Design, development and testing of workshop and e-learning
Danel Ocio, EfVET
