Strengthening the digital transformation of higher education through low-code

<< Objectives >>The LightCode project's objectives are:- to discern the needs that exist today in order to strengthen higher education to provide students of all disciplines with digital skills and tools.- to build confidence and empower faculty members to teach digital skills and the low-code approach.- to develop a broader range of digital skills for students to enable them to apply their expertise in developing applications.- to offer a low-code platform at no cost.<< Implementation >>The LightCode project will implement the following activities:- a study that will address the gaps that exist in terms of digital skills and tools in higher education.- a training program for faculty members in order to apply low-code training material more easily.- an innovative student-centred course that will allow students to exploit the potential of low-level code, without the need for prior knowledge of code development.- a free low-code platform that will make application development.<< Results >>The LightCode + project will have an impact on -addressing the different aspects of the IT talent shortage, including inclusivity, as any student from any background can learn to use the low-code tools. It also creates a pipeline of skilled workers for enterprises, connecting graduates directly with employers who need those skills. Additionally, it will address skills gaps and mismatches in digital skills as technology advances at breakneck speed and higher education struggles to keep pace.