Digital Learning for Both Self-Directed and Cooperative Learning in Lifelong Learning

In this paper we navigate in the micro and meso dimension of educational training. In particular, we would like to focus on a didactical blended learning design, called 3Methods (3M), which involves self-directed learning (micro-dimension) by digital learning and teamwork cooperative learning within a University environment (meso-dimension). The design is essentially based on mobile digital didactics realized by the e-learning centre of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. The 3M is appositely studied to be applied to a scientific course of the first University year. The principal aims of 3M are the following: (a) to start educating for lifelong learning; (b) to correctly acquire a new “forma mentis” typical of the scientific subjects. The 3M gives the possibility to practice the suitable scientific specialized language, theory and exercises before doing the final examination, in a class team-work training context through peer discussions and/or the guide of an expert facilitator. Some results of the students’ perceptions, feedbacks and performances about this first experimentation are reported.