CALL
ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PCOOP-ENGO
Project number
101184061
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION
2024 - 2026
Project team partnership
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF ADULTS (Belgium), SVEUCILISTE ALGEBRA (Croatia), ALL DIGITAL AISBL (Belgium), KANSANVALISTUSSEURA (Finland), CENTRUL PENTRU PROMOVAREA INVATARII PERMANENTE TIMISOARA ASOCIATIA (Romania), VERBAND OSTERREICHISCHER VOLKSHOCHSCHULEN (Austria), NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE (UK), Penitenciarul Arad (Romania), PENITENCIARUL TIMISOARA (Romania), PENITENCIARUL GHERLA (Romania), European Basic Skills Network (Czech Republic), DAFNI KENTRO EPAGGELMATIKIS KATARTISIS (Greece), DIE WIENER VOLKSHOCHSCHULEN GMBH (Austria), Schweizerischer Verband für Weiterbildung (Czech Republic), Vapaa Sivistystyo ry, Fritt Bildningsarbete rf (Finland)
About the project
The project has several key goals. First, ETHLAE is dedicated to finding and testing effective methods to incorporate emerging technologies into adult education. This includes adapting these methods to suit holistic literacy programs that address the needs of adults from diverse backgrounds, especially those who may be in vulnerable situations. By doing so, ETHLAE aims to make these programs more inclusive and accessible, ensuring that technology benefits all learners, regardless of their circumstances. Another central focus of ETHLAE is supporting educators who work in Adult Learning and Education (ALE). The project provides resources, training, and guidance to help these educators design and deliver programs that not only teach literacy but also integrate new technologies in a meaningful way. This approach takes into account the social, economic, and personal needs of both the educators and their students, making the learning experience more relevant and effective.
ETHLAE also places a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity. By improving how literacy programs are delivered to adults who may be marginalized or excluded from mainstream education, the project seeks to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to improve their literacy and life skills. This is particularly important in today's digital age, where being digitally literate is increasingly essential for participation in society. In addition to enhancing the skills of ALE educators, ETHLAE promotes the use of local learning centers and innovative learning spaces. These centers will pilot new literacy programs that embed emerging technologies, providing a model for how adult education can be transformed to meet the needs of modern learners. The project encourages peer learning and collaboration among educators, fostering a community of practice where ideas and experiences can be shared to improve teaching methods and digital competence.
The ETHLAE project engages a wide range of audiences, including ALE educators, adult learners, local authorities, civil society organizations, and stakeholders involved in technology-driven education initiatives. By bringing these groups together, the project aims to create a supportive network that can drive the digital transformation of adult education, making it more inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of today's learners.




