Erasmus+ Training Courses for Educators

Adult learning principles in digital environments

Digital technologies and AI are transforming how adults learn, collaborate, and access knowledge. For educators, this means rethinking not only the tools we use, but also the principles that guide how we design learning experiences. We explore the foundations of digital andragogy, helping adult educators design learning that is relevant, engaging, and effective in digital environments. You will examine how adults learn, how to analyse learning needs, and how to translate these insights into structured, modular and micro-learning formats suitable for online and blended contexts. The programme is highly practical: all design work takes place during the sessions, allowing participants to immediately apply concepts to their own teaching contexts. By the end of the programme, you will have developed a clearer framework for designing digital learning for adults and a set of practical strategies you can implement directly in your courses.

What we explore together

Core principles of digital andragogy
Analysing adult learners’ needs, motivations, and prior experience
Designing modular and micro-learning structures for digital environments
Selecting appropriate methods, tools, and interaction formats
Using AI as a thinking partner to explore alternatives, challenge assumptions, and test design ideas
Reflecting on and evaluating one’s own digital teaching practice

What you leave with

A draft design or redesign of a digital learning module or course
Practical templates for modular and micro-learning design
Methods for analysing adult learning needs in digital contexts
Strategies for integrating AI as a reflective support tool in course design
Greater clarity and confidence in designing digital learning for adults

Who this journey is for

A practical, learning-by-doing programme for educators who want to design effective learning for adults in digital environments but are unsure how to translate andragogical principles into concrete teaching practice, namely:

Adult educators and trainers working in online or blended environments
Higher education teachers developing digital or hybrid courses
Training professionals designing modular or micro-learning programmes
Educators interested in using AI as a reflective thinking partner in course design

Duration

Typically 20 hours (5 days × 4 hours/day)

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Meet the programme trainer

With a passion for teaching and a wealth of experience, Andrejus has built a reputation as a highly effective trainer working in professional training and educational consulting. He earned a master’s degree in humanities from the Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences and completed management studies at The Open University (UK). He has organised and participated in various training events and educational projects across Lithuania, other European countries, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

His professional interests include educational management and curriculum design, online and mobile learning, and the creation of digital learning content. Andrejus leads training sessions on the design of active learning activities, authentic assessment and actionable feedback, the application of digital innovation and AI in learning processes, critical thinking, and public speaking.