The SENSE. project significantly drives progress in key European policies, such as digital Literacy. Our results, illustrated by participant portraitures and survey results, provide compelling evidence of change.
Methodological Approach
Given the diverse populations within the Consortium, we measured impact using transformational validity by assigning the project’s implementation start as ground zero and applying a validity that reflects the methods’ ability to trigger a change in the status quo, with differential impacts assessed across various economic and cultural contexts.
Understanding Digitisation
Digitization transforms analogue outcomes into digital formats, profoundly influencing young people. It involves integrating digital technologies into education, employment, and social interactions, thus empowering youth while presenting challenges like privacy and digital literacy. For SENSE., digitization presents new learning opportunities that foster engagement, participation, and innovation.
Key Aspects for Implementation
Accessibility: Ensuring wide access to digital resources through multiple platforms and adaptive formats for varied abilities.
Communication: Utilizing youth-friendly channels to share results interactively, promoting feedback and engagement.
Collaboration and Participation: Enhanced youth involvement in SENSE. activities empowers them in shaping their futures.
Creativity and Innovation: Facilitating rapid experimentation with new ideas, particularly within STEAM labs.
Impact
The SENSE. project’s findings reflect distinct needs and priorities across four areas while remaining interconnected. For instance, activities at the University of Barcelona STEAM Lab enhanced participants’ digital skills through interactive experiences aligned with Green Deal and health goals. Participants designed neighborhood routes and used sensors for temperature measurement. By integrating iPads and ensuring diverse format access, the project effectively developed digital competencies.
Additionally, adaptations like visual and auditory cues made these activities inclusive, ensuring all participants benefited from digital resources while focusing, for example, on community health or environmental issues. Active involvement in data collection and analysis empowered participants and increased their digital literacy.
By addressing the key aspects of digitization, the SENSE. project effectively enhances digital skills among young people, equipping them for future challenges and opportunities in an increasingly digital world.