Digital Competence and Smart Learning Tools

Aim of the course:

The course builds trainers’ capacity to use digital technologies, AI, and immersive tools (e.g., AR/VR) to enhance the learning experience in apprenticeships. It promotes confidence in selecting, implementing, and evaluating smart learning solutions that support interactive and flexible learning pathways. 

Main ideas:

1. Explain the concept of smart learning solutions in the context of apprenticeships, identifying their key components and their added value for interactive and flexible learning.
2. Analyse training needs in work-based learning and determine when and how digital and smart learning solutions can effectively support the learning process.
3. Select appropriate digital platforms and tools for teaching, assessment and collaboration, applying basic criteria of functionality, usability and suitability for the context of VET and business.
4. Design blended and smart learning pathways that coherently integrate face-to-face, digital and workplace activities.
5. Integrate emerging technologies (AI, VR/AR and makerspaces) in an informed manner to support the development of practical skills in apprenticeships.
6. Evaluate the effectiveness and viability of the smart learning solutions implemented, and contribute to improving the digital readiness and innovation capacity of VET centres and companies.