Digital Readiness of Vocational Educational Institutions in an Inclusive Environment

Some time ago, Europe struggled with COVID-19 , which had an impact on people's lives. Additionally to the economic consequences, the education sector suffered in particular. Various schools remai...

The above mentioned needs, which arose during the ongoing COVID19 pandemic in educational settings with a special focus on the SEN and accessibility were addressed in this project. The project presents short-, medium- and long-term solutions, innovative approaches and instruments for VET educators and decision makers with a clear focus on the educational environment and accessibility especially for learners with special needs for a good, well-balanced, inclusive digital education, There was produced: 1-a DIG-i-READY Good Practice Catalogue, with a special focus on implemented solutions during the COVID19 crisis ,2- a DIG-i-READY Handbook, which provides Digital Competence indicators and guidelines for “going digital”, a collection of accessible and inclusive digital tools, recommendations for a systemic change for a “new and inclusive normal” a localised version of the DIG-i- READY handbook in the 6 partnering countries (CY; I, A, D, LV, BG) The outcomes can be immediately used to face the COVID19 emergency but also are a useful resource when other 'emergencial situation' (earthquakes, floods, other epidemical crisis, etc) emerge.