On 27 September 2026, the Erasmus+ Policy Experimentation project Digital Harmony was presented at the 5th Global Conference on Education (GCEDU 2026), hosted at Imperial College London.
Representing the wider Digital Harmony consortium, Elena Xeni, Senior Researcher at CARDET, presented the project’s latest research insights and implementation experiences through a session titled “Multi-Generational Digital Inclusion: A Socio-Educational Blueprint for Fostering Digital Resilience & Collaborative Literacy.”
The presentation highlighted Digital Harmony’s reciprocal pedagogy model, which has been tested across eight European Member States to promote meaningful digital inclusion and strengthen connections between generations. The approach responds to challenges affecting different age groups, including adolescent digital burnout and cyber-harassment, as well as social isolation among older people. It positions primary and secondary schools as intergenerational community anchors, creating opportunities for learners of different generations to share knowledge, experiences and digital skills.
A key focus of the session was the project’s nine-module curriculum, which uses co-creative and intergenerational activities to encourage collaboration and digital participation. Examples include the development of digital recipe archives and oral history podcasts, enabling participants to combine technology with personal stories, cultural knowledge and shared experiences.
The presentation also highlighted policy recommendations for education stakeholders across Europe, with a particular focus on strengthening the integration of digital wellbeing within formal education. These recommendations underline the need for educational approaches that address the social and emotional dimensions of digital participation alongside digital skills and access to technology.
By bringing together different generations through collaborative learning, Digital Harmony demonstrates how education can contribute to digital resilience, empathy, social connection and greater digital inclusion. The project highlights the potential of schools and education systems to serve as spaces where technology supports meaningful relationships and community participation across generations.
The Digital Harmony project provides open-access resources and materials for educators, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders interested in intergenerational digital inclusion and digital wellbeing.
Explore the project and access its resources at digital-harmony.eu.
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https://digital-harmony.eu/
