ENGAGING NEW LEARNERS. Digitalisation can be a challenge especially for older people.

The Smart Generation project conducted wide research on the training needs of 12-17 year olds and their teachers, then created and tested a pedagogical model showing both the benefits and risks of smartphone use.

ADULT EDUCATION AND REFUGEES. “The key is making sure that asylum seekers don’t lose their independence,” says Miriam Salussolia from Lai-momo.

There is still a need for holistic adult education strategies, ones that include a wide range of stakeholders – such are the conclusions of the DIMA project, now coming to an end.

“Adult Education in Europe 2017 – A Civil Society View” publication combines information from different European countries to demonstrate the state of adult education in Europe.

EAEA GRUNDTVIG AWARD 2017. Ricette ristrette teaches prison inmates Italian language skills through cooking.

EAEA GRUNDTVIG AWARD 2017. To promote the benefits and value of adult learning, AONTAS designed a creative and innovative way of engaging new learners and encourage them to explore the wide variety of learning options.

EAEA GRUNDTVIG AWARD 2017. The Active Employability Skills Programme implemented in Ireland engages new learners.

Increasing individuals’ skill levels has many benefits for the wider society, including higher employment, better health and wellbeing, and further civic engagement.

EAEA GRUNDTVIG AWARD 2017. ATEGAL believes that mobile devices are tools that allow more adults to be connected and can prevent social isolation.