an outline of the eu discover skills for carers project
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Digital Inclusion Skills for Carers bringing Opportunities, Value and
Excellence
Nikki SpencerDigital Birmingham
DISCOVER – Skills for Carers
Pan-European project, offering information, advice, guidance and training to support the wellbeing of carers in their caring role.
Fostering a shared learning environment for communities of carers; to share experiences, knowledge, challenges and questions.
Using everyday technologies like the internet, mobile phones and other digital devices to reach carers in the comfort of their own home as well as through the use of community locations.
Raising awareness of the benefits of acquiring digital based skills
for carers as well as sharing this with those they care for, all of which will be done in a mutually supportive way.
Why DISCOVER?
Impacts on: public services, families health care providers wellbeing of carers
Project Implementation
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Partners: Greece (1), Spain (2), Holland (1), UK (3), and Ireland (1).
What DISCOVER will do…
Create an online portal Links to information,
advice and guidance Provides login to
eLearning environment Create bespoke eLearning
content based on carers needs and market analysis
Targets informal carers (75%) and formal carers (25%)
Take into consideration Technology used by
carers to access Discover learning experiences
Nature of carers Pedagogy Recognition and
certification Subject focus
How will it achieve this…
Uses elements:
Moodle for eLearning Virtual Case Creator for
Scenario based learning Virtual Patient for
professional learning Mahara learning portfolio
adds social networking and transferable learning achievements
Looking Local digital TV in UK
Sample eLearning content
Sample eLearning content
Sample eLearning content
First results from focus groupsTime poor, stress, feelings of isolationWide range of digital skillsInterest in telehealth/care, assisted
living when explainedLoosing out, desire to get (back) into
job (UK yes – vs Netherlands no)Getting through the day – what helpsInformation about health conditionsLearning how to find answers
Translation into Learning Content
Overarching topic: How can technology help you communicate and care better
Creation of ‘learning pathways’ a) improving the day to day life b) preparing for the future
Teaching generic skills – e.g. how to find out about ‘dementia’ - not providing content about dementia
Use appealing menu choices / labels e.g. : I want to talk to others (instead of communication skills) Give me a break: How to find local help (instead of
information for carer relief) Basic digital skills – refer to existing content
Identifying potential hazards ‘hotspots’ in the Enhanced Care Skills, Virtual Case Creator Falls
Adapting to feedback – Carers needs
Available with low bandwidthDisplay on any screen (mobile
to pc)Apply an icon driven
navigation designChoice of topicsBitesize learningFlexible user guided learning
3. Developi
ng for scalability & reuse
Student Menu Guide with Falls Scenario
Scalability and Reuse
Adoption of an open source VLE Moodle
Design supports modularisation and customisation
Usable across different technologies (digital TV, gaming, smart phone)
Enables easy translation and localisation
Working across different country infrastructures
3. Developi
ng for scalability & reuse
Stakeholder engagement for potential collaboration
Early adoptersEuropean stakeholders through
Project Advisory Board (Sweden, Italy)
National stakeholders to use the service for free
European workshopsStudy visit (Sweden)
5. Early stakeholder engagement
(cooperation)
Carers and Care Support Staff at Midland Mencap
Target outcomes…
1. Strengthen the use of ICT solutions in the delivery of care and social support: - Higher importance placed on digital skills of carers Improved health and care service efficiency Effective DISCOVER platform
Target outcomes…
2. Increase digital competencies and engagement of carers and those they care for: - Improved digital and digital inclusion skills for carers Increased digital competencies and engagement of older
people Improved quality of life of carers through informational
access, learning and support Contribute to structure of social inclusion professions and
market Improved employability of formal and informal carers Supportive network of communities
Target outcomes…
3. Raise the profile of social inclusion work: - Stakeholders better educated on the value of the solution
in social inclusion and economic terms Communities of interest established Effective communications
Help us to shine a spotlight on…
www.discover4carers.eu
THANK YOU
discover4carers