Digital transformation should promote the participation of everyone, in all aspects of society. The implementation of digital technologies must not lead to the exclusion of individuals or segments of the population. A mobilising, integrative and inclusive approach to participation is important to allow for balanced opinion making.
Access to ICT (Information and communications technology) and Broadband connection alone will not sufficiently bridge the existing gap. Additional support for existing and new training and retraining programs for development of digital skills is crucial.
The booklet “Digital Neighbourhood Instrument” describes the experience of the members of Digital Transition Partnership and the practical experience of two models for providing access to digital services. The two models are used in Helsingborg, Sweden and Sofia, Bulgaria.
The platform DCDE, which was developed by the DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University as part of project DCDS: – Digital Competences Development System, is included in the booklet as a good example of training in digital competences. DCDS provides the following:
- A self-assessment tool (SAT),
- Different learning paths (LP) based on DigComp competences,
- Assessment tests,
- Badges that learners will earn by passing the tests at the end of each module or learning path,
- Forum service to communicate with teacher and peers.
The booklet is available here!