DataScEd4CiEn 2nd Project Meeting Held in Athens

On September 27, 2024, the second Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) of the Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years (DataScEd4CiEn) project took place at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

Representing our school were Ms. Leoni Hadjithoma (Erasmus+ Coordinator) and Mr. Michalis Gavrielides (Head of Maths), who joined international partners to discuss the progress and next steps of this impactful EU-funded initiative.
The meeting focused on project management, the development of educational frameworks, and the evaluation of learning outcomes. Key sessions included:

•  Project Management & Administration – Led by the EUC team, this session reviewed administrative updates and interim reporting procedures.
•  Scientific Framework for Data Science Education – MIC presented a structured approach to integrating data science into school curricula.
•  Teacher Professional Development Course – WWU introduced a training program aimed at enhancing data literacy among educators.
•  STEAM Scenarios – LSBC and ES shared student-focused activities linking data science with civic and social justice themes.
•  Digital Platform & Toolkits – EUC showcased digital resources designed to support classroom implementation.
•  Research & Evaluation – NKUA presented methodologies for assessing the impact of the project on teaching and learning.
•  Quality Assurance & Evaluation Strategy – Ongoing strategies to ensure the project's success and sustainability were discussed.
•  Dissemination & Communication – ES highlighted plans to share the project’s progress and outcomes with the wider community.
•  Open Discussion & Review – All partners reflected on key insights and set clear objectives for the next phase.

This transnational meeting was instrumental in strengthening collaboration, aligning project goals, and further developing tools to support data-driven learning within STEAM education.

We are proud to contribute to this important educational initiative and look forward to the continued impact it will have in our school and beyond.

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