SIMPLE - Simplify the language of European programs through digital tools to ensure greater inclusion

<< Background >>The SIMPLE project was conceived to address the growing needs for inclusion and digitalization in the educational field, specifically aimed at improving digital skills and promoting social inclusion among young people through increasing the participation of civil society organizations in the educational program. Erasmus+. We identified a lack of resources and pedagogical strategies adapted to new technologies and inclusion challenges, which motivated us to look for innovative and effective solutions. Through this project, we set out to develop and share modern and accessible pedagogical practices, thus enhancing digital learning and inclusion in our institutions and communities. The collaboration between partners from different European countries allowed for mutual enrichment and wide dissemination of the results, ensuring a significant and sustainable impact on European education. The combination of partners with experience in the program and other newcomers has allowed us to combine needs and develop quality results, as planned.<< Objectives >>When implementing the SIMPLE project, our objective was to improve access to the Erasmus+ program for organizations with little or no experience at the European level, despite having extensive experience at local and national level. This objective was based on the need to exchange experiences, methodologies and teaching approaches in the field of adult education between participating organizations, inspiring each other to improve the quality of their daily work. In addition, the project aimed to generate the following concrete results: the creation of a European network of Erasmus+ ambassadors, a compendium of interactive infographics focused on five main areas (know, recognize, implement, evaluate and disseminate) that would include a QR code to the project website, and an online training program aimed at educators and trainers<< Implementation >>Within the framework of the SIMPLE project, various activities focused on promoting inclusion and educational digitalization were implemented. These include the creation of a European network of Erasmus+ ambassadors, the development of a compendium of interactive infographics covering five key areas (know, recognize, implement, evaluate, disseminate) with QR codes linked to the project's lang page www. .evereurope.org/simple, and an online training program aimed at educators and trainers. These activities were designed to be accessible, encouraging a broad exchange of knowledge and practices between project partners, with the aim of improving educational quality and facilitating access to European funding opportunities. The transnational collaboration allowed for a rich transfer of methodologies and approaches, contributing significantly to the achievement of the project's objectives. Right now we are working on a new proposal, Easy Erasmus, www.easyerasmus.org, where we have already gathered the results of the SIMPLE project and we are planning to create a new project, adding audiovisual content, success stories and spaces for the visibility of other projects and entities.<< Results >>Creation of a compendium of interactive infographics: Infographics were designed and disseminated on five key areas (know, recognize, implement, evaluate, disseminate), each with a QR code linked to the project website, providing an accessible and easy-to-use tool to improve the understanding and implementation of Erasmus+ projects.A course was developed aimed at educators and trainers, improving their digital skills and pedagogical competencies, and promoting social and educational inclusion. The course is designed in MOOC modeImproved operational capacity and skills of partners and participants: Transnational collaboration allowed the exchange of approaches and experiences, improving the quality and effectiveness of educational activities offered by the organizations involved.Publication of resources under Creative Commons license: All materials and resources developed during the project were shared under Creative Commons license, ensuring their accessibility and reuse by a broader audience.An increase was achieved in the number of entities interested in starting Erasmus+, currently quantifiable in 10 entities from all partner countries.