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STEM4TECH Applied Futurology
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €60,000.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Small-scale partnerships in youth
Project code2022-3-MT01-KA210-YOU-000093167
Open Access mandatePublications: NoResearch data: No
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<< Background >>The project was conceived in response to a clear need for new approaches to STEM education and youth employment. Partners had observed rising youth unemployment and limited engagement with cutting-edge STEM fields (AI, biotechnology, etc.) in their communities. The team therefore applied for STEM4TECH Applied Futurology (2022-3-MT01-KA210-YOU-000093167) to develop a coherent “STEM + Futurology” model and digital learning environment that could be deployed across partner countries, enhancing young people’s future visioning, digital competences, sustainability thinking, and employability (especially among migrants, refugees and NEET youth).<< Objectives >>The project aimed to develop and pilot a scalable model integrating STEM, and futurist thinking in order to improve youth career prospects. Specific objectives included: designing a comprehensive STEM4TECH curriculum and digital ecosystem; training practitioners (youth workers, educators) across Malta, Spain and Greece; and creating open educational resources (OER) and support materials for replication. By mobilising consortium expertise, the project sought to increase professional competences in innovative pedagogy, promote STEM careers, and implement a sustainable EU-wide solution.<< Implementation >>Over the 24-month period, partners implemented five interlinked work packages: (1)Social Innovation Modelling (SIM), (2)ICT Development & Resources Creation,(3)Piloting & Open educational Resources and YouTube Channel Creation,(4)Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E),(5)Dissemination, Replication & Sustainability. Activities included cross-border curricula design, creation of an open-source digital platform of STEM4TECH educational materials and resources, transnational training events, and local pilot workshops (in each country). Regular partner meetings and online collaboration (Basecamp, RAG risk analysis) ensured coordinated execution.<< Results >>The project produced concrete outputs and outcomes aligned to its objectives. Key deliverables included a validated STEM4TECH model and curriculum, an open-source digital learning ecosystem (with interactive modules and professional tips), lesson plans, and localised translations, and a STEM4TECH YouTube Channel. Over the project life, approximately 149 youth and trainers participated across 5 countries, specifically Malta, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Romania, in consortium-led training and piloting activities. An international, STEM school survey indicated significant interest in STEM learning or afterschool STEM programmes among participants (see below). All planned objectives were met or exceeded: the STEM4TECH framework was finalised and adopted by partner organisations, and partners reported increased capacity to deliver innovative STEM learning.
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<< Background >>The project was conceived in response to a clear need for new approaches to STEM education and youth employment. Partners had observed rising youth unemployment and limited engagement with cutting-edge STEM fields (AI, biotechnology, etc.) in their communities. The team therefore applied for STEM4TECH Applied Futurology (2022-3-MT01-KA210-YOU-000093167) to develop a coherent “STEM + Futurology” model and digital learning environment that could be deployed across partner countries, enhancing young people’s future visioning, digital competences, sustainability thinking, and employability (especially among migrants, refugees and NEET youth).<< Objectives >>The project aimed to develop and pilot a scalable model integrating STEM, and futurist thinking in order to improve youth career prospects. Specific objectives included: designing a comprehensive STEM4TECH curriculum and digital ecosystem; training practitioners (youth workers, educators) across Malta, Spain and Greece; and creating open educational resources (OER) and support materials for replication. By mobilising consortium expertise, the project sought to increase professional competences in innovative pedagogy, promote STEM careers, and implement a sustainable EU-wide solution.<< Implementation >>Over the 24-month period, partners implemented five interlinked work packages: (1)Social Innovation Modelling (SIM), (2)ICT Development & Resources Creation,(3)Piloting & Open educational Resources and YouTube Channel Creation,(4)Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E),(5)Dissemination, Replication & Sustainability. Activities included cross-border curricula design, creation of an open-source digital platform of STEM4TECH educational materials and resources, transnational training events, and local pilot workshops (in each country). Regular partner meetings and online collaboration (Basecamp, RAG risk analysis) ensured coordinated execution.<< Results >>The project produced concrete outputs and outcomes aligned to its objectives. Key deliverables included a validated STEM4TECH model and curriculum, an open-source digital learning ecosystem (with interactive modules and professional tips), lesson plans, and localised translations, and a STEM4TECH YouTube Channel. Over the project life, approximately 149 youth and trainers participated across 5 countries, specifically Malta, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Romania, in consortium-led training and piloting activities. An international, STEM school survey indicated significant interest in STEM learning or afterschool STEM programmes among participants (see below). All planned objectives were met or exceeded: the STEM4TECH framework was finalised and adopted by partner organisations, and partners reported increased capacity to deliver innovative STEM learning.
