As digital technology becomes more central to education and training, it’s worth asking: Are our digital practices aligned with sustainability and responsibility?
Whether you’re choosing online platforms, managing IT systems, or designing digital courses, your decisions have an impact – not just on learners, but also on the environment, data security, and social inclusion.
To help training professionals reflect on these issues in a clear and practical way, the In-DigiT Erasmus+ project has created a free Self-Assessment Tool.
It requires no registration, takes just a short time to complete, and is available in five languages.
This tool is especially designed for:
- Trainers and adult educators delivering digital learning
- Instructional designers and pedagogical engineers creating content and courses
- IT staff and managers overseeing infrastructure and platforms
- Directors and administrators making policy or procurement decisions in training centres
No matter your role, the tool helps you take stock of how your digital practices measure up ethically, environmentally, and socially.
The self-assessment focuses on seven key qualities of responsible digital practice:
- Inclusive – Are your tools and content accessible to everyone?
- Frugal – Are you mindful of energy use and device lifecycle?
- Democratic – Do your practices support participation and transparency?
- Protective – Are you safeguarding personal data and learner privacy?
- Enabling – Are you empowering learners and reducing barriers?
- Fair – Are you promoting equity in access and outcomes?
- Innovative – Are you adapting with purpose, not just for novelty?
After completing the tool, you will receive a clear snapshot of your current practices and tailored suggestions to consider for improvement.
-> Try it now here: https://in-digit.epimorfotiki.gr
Why It Matters
Without regular reflection, even well-intentioned tools can widen the digital divide, drain unnecessary resources, or fail to serve all learners equally.
That’s why this tool is meant to help you:
- Start internal conversations about sustainability
- Identify quick wins and longer-term improvements
- Align your digital approach with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical, inclusive, and environmentally aware education
You don’t need to overhaul the entirety of your practices overnight, but understanding where you stand is the first step. The In-DigiT Self-Assessment Tool is free, quick, and designed to support you make impactful change.
If you’re involved in designing, delivering, or managing digital training, this tool is for you.
Let’s take responsibility for how we use technology, so that it can work better for learners, for organisations, and for the world we live in.