We’re happy to share a new update from the Computational Seniors project!
After an extensive phase of testing, evaluation, and refinement, we are pleased to announce that our unplugged learning activities have now been completed. Thanks to the valuable feedback received during the testing phase, we have been able to improve the activities to ensure they are engaging, accessible, and meaningful for older learners.
Very soon, all of these activities will be available through our website, where educators, trainers, and organisations working with seniors will be able to access and use them free of charge.
If you’re still wondering what unplugged activities are, this is for you! They are practical, interactive learning experiences that help participants develop key competences without the need for computers or digital devices. Through games, group discussions, problem-solving challenges, role-playing, and collaborative exercises, learners can strengthen essential skills in an enjoyable, inclusive, and hands-on way.
Our toolbox with the unplugged activities will be organised into three main competence categories:
Innovation Competences:
These activities encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Participants are invited to explore new ideas, work together to overcome challenges, and develop innovative ways of thinking that can be applied to everyday situations.
Information Literacy Competences
This category focuses on helping learners understand, evaluate, and use information effectively. Through practical exercises, participants develop skills such as recognising reliable sources, analysing information critically, and making informed decisions in an increasingly digital world.
Life and Career Competences
These activities promote personal and social skills that support lifelong learning and active participation in society. They include communication, teamwork, adaptability, self-management, and decision-making, empowering older adults to face new challenges with confidence.
To ensure that everyone can participate according to their experience and confidence, each competence area includes activities at three different levels of difficulty:
- Beginner – ideal for learners taking their first steps and building confidence.
- Intermediate – designed for participants who are ready to develop their skills further.
- Advanced – offering more complex challenges for those who want to deepen their competences.
This progressive structure allows educators and trainers to adapt the learning experience to the needs of different groups, making the activities both flexible and inclusive.
We are looking forward to making these resources available on our website very soon. We hope they will become valuable tools for educators, trainers, and organisations supporting older adults across Europe.
Stay connected with the Computational Seniors project for more updates, we can’t wait to share these new learning resources with you!