The European Commission has published 'Supporting the digital transformation of Vocational Education and Training' report.
It is one of several prepared by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to provide an evidence-base to inform policy and practice across many aspects of education and industry.
The report begins with an introduction which provides context, rationale and brief overview of the two main chapters.
Two chapters follow to provide an overview of digital transformation of the VET sector.
The first chapter is on 'enabling the digital transformation of the VET sector. The enablers include" career education and guidance; development and use of information systems; ecological approaches and collaborations; flexible accreditation processes; holistic development of learners' skills; inclusion and sustainable human development; pedagogical and transformative potential of digital technologies; and teacher training for changing roles.
The second chapter summarises 'emerging trends and technologies in VET'. It brings together a synthesis of secondary grey literature, VET Erasmus+ projects and Centre of Vocational Excellence initiatives, and consultation with experts. The report stressed the importance of VET when compared to other educational sectors, due to its close alignment with industry. Emerging technologies included AI, AR, VR and blockchain-based digital technologies.
A section provides case studies (Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and Albania) and the report concludes with an short overview on the impact and implications of AI on VET.
A good overview of ongoing work undertaken across the EU to ensure VET is kept proactive with regards to digital technologies.
