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Section | SOCIETY | |||
TOPIC | Initiatives on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic | |||
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Education Unlimited: Online Initiatives | ||||
These Online Activities/Events are Eduact’s initiative aiming at facilitating an open dialogue amongst members of the organization, as well as its network regarding themes relevant to science, society, technology, education, and of course innovation, during Covid-19. Informing, sensitizing, and activating the community, even during times of social isolation, is of primary concern to us. |
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The Οnline Webinars/Events are directed at a wide audience covering all age groups. They are open and free for participants aged 5 up to adults aged 70 years old. |
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The initiative began in April 2021 and continues to this day, renewing its thematic monthly. |
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This initiative derived from the organization’s need for communication, discussion, and information regarding various thematics and programs during the Covid 19 lockdown, in April 2020. Certain programs may have been momentarily paused, however, the desire for interaction remains strong.
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Cooperation between stakeholders, organizations, and individuals is what grants these initiatives pluralism. Social thematics and inspirational stories constitute the basic elements of the American Embassy’s library. The Eugenides Foundation hosted Eduact’s members, virtually presenting programs of technology, Behrakis foundation as well as the association ´Kids Save Lives’ were there to inform regarding health. Moreover, all the partners of the Robotics Championship FIRST® LEGO® League from around Greece were part of the seminars. The awarding of the Robotics Competitions’ teams in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs was undoubtedly great momentum. In the ceremony, a greeting was addressed by a Greek Gold Olympian Ms.Voula Patoulidou, as the theme of the upcoming season is Sports. There, present was also actress Ms.Zeta Douka, Ambassador of Education Unlimited, who communicated in her own unique way the message that robotics is indeed for all and announced the theme of the new #GAMECHANGERS season. The Consulate General of the U.S., Mr. Gregory W. Pfleger, highlighted the value of the people that surround us, who essentially contribute in their own way to reaching our goals. Moreover, guests from Pittsburgh, U.S.A. were the Seshan Brothers, Global Champions of First Lego League for 2018 who encouraged the teams to continue despite any hardship. Lastly, a member of the National Robotics Team that represented us at the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 – DUBAI, Irini Tsatrafili, shared with us her experience from the Olympiad. |
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The initiative of the online webinars is a voluntary one, organized and supported by Eduact’s members and their partners - it is an initiative suited for everyone and provided for free to the public. |
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These initiatives take place online and all is required from participants is good spirit and an internet connection. |
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140 autonomous online workshops have been conducted in the span of 8 months. A pool of loyal participants was created and every webinar reached at least 30 participants. Important moments of the online webinars were the awardings of Robotics Competitions’ teams where the live streaming of the event reached 1000 views. Exceptionally good participation was also observed at the event for the presentation of the teams and the thematics around health that engaged more than 100 participants. The dynamics of the audience worked as a catalyst to the progress of the initiative which was definitely established in the main set of initiatives facilitated by the organization.
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Interaction with the audience, development of participants’ networks, and establishment of partnerships was a benefit for the initiative and the development of the program education unlimited constantly offering innovative educational programs for all. The expansion of the network of members gives the organization the element of recognizability and subsequently the boost for the development of a greater range of programs and initiatives. |