Development of online adult learning in response to COVID-19 for digitalisation and economic growth of the regions in Latvia.
Research application identification number: Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/4/20/616
Postdoctoral student: Dr.sc.admin. Inga Jēkabsone
Goal of the research application: to analyze the impact of COVID-19 and other emergencies on adult education in Latvia in order to provide recommendations to educational institutions that offer online adult education, thus promoting the digitization and economic growth of Latvia’s regions.
Main activities:
- Research of the current situation and the latest achievements in the adult education sector, incl. in the online adult education sector;
- Research of the impact of COVID-19 and other possible emergencies on the adult education sector in Latvia;
- Development of a model and recommendations for the online adult education sector in Latvia;
- Public involvement in the communication and dissemination of research results.
Main planned results:
- 3 scientific publications;
- a scientific report with recommendations for the development of the online adult education sector;
- a policy report with recommendations for the development of the online adult education sector;
- 3 organized seminars for educational institutions to promote online adult education; preparation of teaching methodology materials for educational institutions to promote online adult education.
Date of project : 01.01.2021 – 30.06.2023. (30 months)
Financing: total costs: EUR 111 505.00 (ERDF financing: EUR 88 961.50; private financing: EUR 22 543.50).
Keywords: adult education, online adult education, COVID 19, regional development, digitization, ICT.