A work contract, 3 ways: what we learned building an AI OTP for adult educators
Take a short paragraph describing a work contract. Now rewrite the paragraph three times: once for a B2 reader in a formal register, once more for a B1 reader with sentences of no more than 20 words and finally, a version for an A2 reader with ten-word sentences and the simplest vocabulary. For an educator […]
Bridging Education and the Labour Market
Introduction The labour market is changing fast. Employers need workers with digital and AI skills, but many adults lack these competences. At the same time, adult educators often do not have the training to teach these skills effectively. The DAMET project is helping to close this gap. The Skills Gap Challenge Across Europe, there […]
AI for Inclusive Education
Introduction Artificial intelligence is not just for tech experts. It can also help make education more accessible and inclusive. The DAMET project (Digital Advancement and Micro-credentialing in Education for Teachers) is using AI to support adult educators, especially those working with diverse learners, including people with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The European […]
Why AI Ethics Matters More Than Ever in Adult Education
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday teaching practice. From generating learning materials and providing personalised feedback to supporting lesson planning and assessment, AI offers exciting opportunities for adult education. However, alongside these opportunities come important ethical responsibilities. Adult educators are increasingly expected to make informed decisions about when and how AI should be […]
DAMET Partners Meet in Patras to Advance AI Skills for Adult Educators
On 2-3 July, we gathered in Patras, Greece, for the second Transnational Project Meeting of the DAMET project, hosted by EMVIO. The meeting marked another important step in our collaboration and gave us the opportunity to review our progress, exchange ideas and coordinate the next phases of the project. During the meeting, representatives from all partner organisations discussed the […]
How AI is revolutionising the creation of assessment quizzes for trainers
What if creating a relevant quiz only took a few minutes? Assessment is a key part of any training programme, helping trainers measure learning outcomes and identify areas for improvement. However, creating quizzes can be time-consuming. Today, AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and NotebookLM make this task much easier by generating questions, suggesting assessment formats and supporting result analysis. Among […]
AI Act 2026: what really changes for those who train adults
From August 2, 2026, educational organizations will have to guarantee artificial intelligence skills to their staff. Here’s what it means in practice and how to prepare. A deadline that weighs: August 2, 2026 There are only a few weeks left. On August 2, 2026, the European Union’s AI Act becomes fully applicable, and for the first time in history, those who manage an adult education center will have to be able to demonstrate that teachers, tutors and staff know how to use artificial intelligence responsibly. It […]
Micro-Credentials for Adult Educators in Lithuania: Key Findings from the DAMET National Research
As part of the DAMET project’s Microcredentials Mapping Report, partners across Europe conducted national desk research, stakeholder interviews, and case study analyses to understand how micro-credentials are currently recognised and used in adult education. Lithuania has built a structured framework for adult learning. Since 2011, formal and non-formal adult education has been regulated by […]
DAMET: HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS COMING TO ADULT EDUCATION
An international project is building a teacher training programme that keeps pace with the rapid development of AI In its first few months, the DAMET project (Digital AI Methods for Education and Training) has already charted a clear course: to develop a high-quality, contemporary, and practical training programme for teachers and trainers working with adults. The minutes of the […]
Bridging the Digital Divide: How DAMET Empowers Adult Educators
As technology reshapes our world, adult education must evolve. The DAMET project (Digital Advancement and Micro-credentialing in Education for Teachers) was born from a critical need to equip educators with the skills necessary to navigate this new landscape. A Need for Specialised Training Many adult teachers recognise the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital […]