DIGITRAIN participates in the European launch of All Digital Weeks 2025.
Date: March 17, 2025 The DIGITRAIN project was present at the official opening ceremony of the All Digital Weeks 2025, held on March 17 in Brussels. This event, supported by the European Commission, marks the start of three weeks of activities focused on promoting digital skills across Europe. During the event, the importance of strengthening […]
Closing of All Digital Weeks 2025: reflections on the digital citizen
Date: March 26, 2025 The closing event of All Digital Weeks 2025 brought together over 300 participants, including policymakers, third-sector organizations, training centers, and tech companies, in a session focused on the concept of “Digital Citizenship for All.” One of the highlights was the speech by Andreea Calbeaza (Senior Digital Inclusion Manager at Microsoft), who […]
Digital gap in adults: causes and consequences
Date: June 29, 2025 The digital divide among adults is a persistent reality in Europe. Although access to devices has improved, the lack of digital skills remains a significant barrier to full participation in society. Why does this happen? The causes are multiple: low educational levels, limited exposure to technology in the workplace, lack of […]
What is DigComp 2.2 and how does it guide our training?
Date: June 29, 2025 The European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens, known as DigComp, is a reference tool developed by the European Commission to assess and improve citizens’ digital literacy. What does DigComp 2.2 define? This updated version, released in 2022, establishes 5 key areas: Information literacy Communication and collaboration Digital content creation Digital security […]
Adults, digital learning and motivation: keys from neuroeducation
Date: June 29, 2025 One of the biggest challenges when designing digital training for adults is maintaining their motivation and engagement. Unlike younger students, adults often face emotional blocks, fear of failure, or low technological self-efficacy. Motivation in adulthood From neuroeducation, we know that adult learning is enhanced when: It is useful and applicable to […]
What barriers do low-skilled adults face in digital access?
Date: June 29, 2025 One of the first steps in the DIGITRAIN project was to analyze the main barriers faced by low-qualified adults when accessing technology. Through interviews, surveys, and contextual analysis, five recurring obstacles were identified: Fear or insecurity about making mistakesMany people feel anxious when using digital devices for fear of «breaking […]