Learn with
FutureForward
Trainer Platform
“Future Forward – Empowering adult learners to use AI for everyday life and
work” is an Erasmus+ Cooperation partnerships in adult education (KA220-ADU).
The goal of the platform is to provide adult educators and trainers with the necessary tools and resources to implement effective training paths for adult learners. These training paths focus on teaching learners how to properly access, use, and maximize the potential of AI-based services and tools. By offering comprehensive materials and practical guidance, the platform aims to enhance digital literacy and empower adults to navigate and benefit from AI technology in their daily lives, whether for personal use, professional development, or educational purposes.
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Adult educators’ Competences targeted
The FutureForward Trainer Platform is essential for adult educators, as it equips them with the knowledge and tools to help adult learners navigate the growing presence of AI in everyday life and work. As AI becomes more integrated into society, adult educators will play a key role in ensuring that learners gain the digital skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Adult educators will acquire the following competences:
- Intermediate AI Literacy skills: Understanding of AI principles and key tools. Ability to use AI tools for tasks like content creation, correction, and communication.
- Pedagogical skills: Ability to adapt AI-related content for diverse learners, ensuring accessibility and engagement for individuals with varying backgrounds and knowledge levels.
Who is this platform for?
Pre-requisites of the trainers
To make the most of the FutureForward Trainer Platform, it is essential that educators possess certain foundational knowledge, skills, and competences. These skills will empower them to fully use the materials and tools provided, ensuring that they can effectively support learners in navigating AI technology and integrating it into both their personal and professional lives.
Prerequisites for using the platform:
- Intermediate digital skills: Ability to create and edit digital content, manage data using spreadsheets, use collaboration tools, understand cybersecurity practices, and adapt to various digital platforms effectively. These skills demonstrate a deeper understanding and functional use of digital technologies.
- Basic AI literacy: Recognizing AI in daily life, understanding how it works, and being aware of ethical concerns.
- Pedagogical skills: Proficiency in adult learning theories, allowing educators to tailor their approach for diverse learners.
- Interpersonal competencies: Patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence to support learners effectively in a digital environment.
resources, tools, technical advice and pedagogical approaches for educators
Resources to design AI course
This FIRST PART of the FutureForward Platform provides practical guidance on structuring content, selecting appropriate tools, and applying AI concepts in real-world contexts. Each section is tailored to equip trainers with the knowledge and resources to create engaging and accessible lessons. The trainers can adapt the course materials to suit their learners’ needs and enhance their overall learning experience with AI.
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Lesson Plans
This SECOND PART of the FutureForward Platform features a collection of lesson plans developed from the use cases. Each plan is designed to support trainers in delivering engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences. The materials can be easily adapted to suit different learner needs, helping you create personalized and impactful training sessions with AI integration.
- 2-3 Hours
- General Adults
- Medium Level
- 2-3 Hours
- General Adults
- Intermediate Level
- 2 Hours
- General Adults, Travelers, Professionals
- Basic Level
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- General Adults
- Basic Level
- 3 Hours
- General Adults
- Intermediate Level
- 2 Hours
- General Adults
- Basic - Medium Level
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FutureForward Community of practice
The FutureForward Community of Practice is a European network of organizations focused on providing basic AI training for adult learners. Hosted on the Epale Platform, it enables individuals with similar interests across Europe and beyond to exchange ideas, resources, and best practices related to the project’s themes.
