Inclusivity in Literacy and Digital Learning Through Heritage
The “Heritage for Digital and Literacy Learning (HDLL) project aims to empower school pupils by developing literacy and digital skills through the exploration of European cultural heritage. This approach enriches students’ knowledge, creativity, and inclusivity, making learning accessible and engaging for all, including those with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD).
Literacy education: heritage, technology and psychology
In the digital age, we are inevitably confronted with a decline in students’ literacy skills. Books are increasingly scarce, replaced by tablets, smartphones and computers, and we have become accustomed to instant impressions that often require no effort of thought or reflection.
How, in a psychological context, teachers can support their students in discovering their heritage?
Supporting students in all their activities is one of the basic tasks of teachers. In the context of children’s increasing mental health problems and an increasingly apparent lack of motivation to act, the aforementioned role of the teacher takes on special importance. Competing with social media to give students a different view of the world and show activities outside the online reality is a challenge for modern educators.
HDLL project partners meeting
On 5-6 June, the first and only project partner meeting took place. The remaining meetings, due to the short length of the project, were scheduled online. The event was hosted by ARTeria, and the host city was Gliwice, one of the most attractive places in Upper Silesia.
Using European Heritage to Enhance Literacy and Digital Skills
In an increasingly digital world, literacy and digital skills have become fundamental components of education.
Discover with us! Belfry of Mons
The Belgian partner, in preparation for presenting the first results of the project, proposed the very interesting Belfry of Mons. The Belfry of Mons, locally known as “Beffroi de Mons,” is a prominent landmark situated in the Grand Place of Mons. This medieval bell tower was built in the 17th century and is part of the Belfries of Belgium and France, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover with us! Trakai Island Castle
The next interesting site chosen as a heritage example by the Lithuanian partner, and a good practice showing how young people’s literacy and digital skills can be developed through contact with heritage, is Trakai Island Castle.
Discover with us! The silver mine in Tarnowskie Góry
As part of the work on the first outcome of our project – the guidebook “Heritage as gateway for developing skills”
Heritage used as gateway for developing young people skills
As a first project activity, the partners collected data on the literacy and digital skills levels of children aged 10 to 14.
