The SKILLS UP project is pleased to present the YOU-YES! Platform, an innovative interactive online course for the shift in adult education and teacher training. In the creation of future classrooms, it is extremely important for today’s learners and teachers to learn about the digital strategies and technologies taking place in education today. The YOU-YES! Platform addresses this by providing detailed training programmes that focus on how to incorporate digital skills into interesting teaching methods.
The YOU-YES! Platform stands out with its dual focus: Platform stands out with its dual focus:
- Adult Competency Improvement: This component is designed for adults who are keen on developing different skills; for instance, it is linked to language learning and developing computer literacy skills. With the focus on digital proficiency becoming increasingly significant, the platform helps improve the way individuals learn to use the channels and tools of digital technology, making them more effective in the digital world of work.
- Teacher Training and Development: Teachers are key figures in a society whose duty it is to mentor children and future generations. This platform provides teachers with the information and skills that can enable them to use digital environments as part of their teaching approaches. This will not only make the learning process fulfilling for the students but also offer the teachers a good opportunity to learn how to adjust to the changing demands of the educational arena.
The YOU-YES! Platform offers a robust curriculum divided into four key modules, each addressing critical areas of digital and language proficiency: Platform offers a robust curriculum divided into four key modules, each addressing critical areas of digital and language proficiency:
Module 1: Literacy and Information Literacy Differences between men and women Language and Digital Competencies: Gender Gap. Due to a great concern around the world regarding the use of language and the factors of digital competencies and gender sensitivity, the indicated module is designed. Learners will be introduced to how they can improve gender language in an online environment and how to increase the diversity of the use of digital communications. Some of the concepts that require attention are gender-neutral language, internet communication skills, and gender-sensitive communication tools.
Module 2: Digital Skills and Linguistic Proficiency: A Linguistic Framework for Adult Learners’ Intertwined Competencies. Offering a platform to teach and enhance learners’ digital and linguistic literacy skills at the same time, this module helps adults acquire more proficiency in using the language and make advancements in the use of the Internet. From the rudimentary knowledge of using digital and other devices to adopting digital media to communicate and a range of high-level applications of English in digital media, this module is a complete module that addresses and supports the participants’ proficiency to use every aspect of English in the digital world.
Module 3: Fulfilling the promise of digital tools for learning, with a focus on programming. Programming is a critical skill in the current information-based society. This module is dedicated to the concepts of programming and enables the learners to get acquainted with coding and other aspects of software development. Participants will be exposed to different programming languages and tools to assist in their confidence and competence in developing and implementing digital resources and other digital assets.
Module 4: Social Networks and Providing Education for the Professional Environment: LinkedIn. Seeking connections with professionals is one of the most essential skills in the modern world. This module targets helping the participants use LinkedIn and other social networking services to strengthen their professional profiles and visibility. Students will receive information about profile optimisation and influence, networking tips and tricks, and opportunities for career growth through social networks.
Besides the core modules, the YOU-YES! curriculum also includes… It is a self-sustaining platform that promotes ongoing critical reflection and change among educators towards pedagogical transformation from an ICT perspective. ICT is essential to teaching, as staying up-to-date with its technological evolution will contribute to the efficacy of teaching in the classroom.
The YOU-YES! Platform is not only about the online course; it is a ticket to learning, development, and self-actualization. By integrating knowledge and skills related to digital competencies and linguistic competencies, the platform helps adults, as well as educators, develop perspectives that are necessary and appropriate for life in the more digitalized ways of the world. You have to accept your destiny and embrace your future with a yes! Use a game-based learning platform and start to move towards improving your skills and teaching approaches.
Let us embark on this inspiring voyage and take advantage of the outstanding services offered by YOU-YES, allowing digital and language education to complement each other. Sign up for free today and begin using the modules now.
Link to platform: SKILLS UP Moodle