EDI-FORJUV PADOVA TPM1 DAY 1
- Interact Foundation
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 9
On May 29, 2025, the EDI-FORJUV consortium met at Casa di Quartiere Arcella in Padova, hosted by Orizzonti Cooperativa Sociale. After a brief icebreaker to reconnect everyone, the agenda focused on finalizing the Digital Skills Curriculum and initiating the Training Manual process (handled by the Romanian partner). Below is a summary strictly drawn from the official agenda and the curriculum presentation.
09:30–10:00 Welcome & Project Overview (Orizzonti)
Orizzonti opened with a welcome address, recalling that EDI-FORJUV aims to train 25 youth workers in digital mentoring to support 100 vulnerable young people across Spain, Italy, Romania, Greece, and Bulgaria. The session reiterated the project’s overarching goal of combining digital competence with non-formal methods to foster social inclusion.
10:00–10:30 Partners’ Updates on Tutor Selection & Vulnerable Youth
Each organization briefly reported on progress identifying youth workers (“tutors”) and vulnerable youth cohorts in their regions:
Innetica (Spain): Defined criteria emphasizing digital aptitude and prior work with NEETs.
Interactive Bulgaria Foundation: Contacted Sofia community centers to compile a preliminary list of NEET youth.
European Educational Association (Greece): Identified vocational school instructors ready to mentor refugee and Roma youth.
APD Club Buzău (Romania): Outlined how they will lead drafting the Training Manual, having already surveyed local NGOs for a list of rural young women with limited computer experience.
Orizzonti (Italy): Selected intercultural mediators in Padova’s migrant communities to serve as tutors.
10:30–11:00 Presentation of the Final Curriculum (Orizzonti)
Orizzonti’s curriculum work-group (Giorgia Bortolami & Valentina Casari as co-coordinators; Giulia Tringale and Sara Benetti as content specialists) unveiled the final Digital Mentoring Programme Curriculum, organized into eight chapters:
General Overview – Purpose, target groups, and expected impact.
Learning Objectives – Developing digital and pedagogical skills; integrating AI literacy, online safety, and intercultural awareness.
Curriculum Structure & Contents (Modules 1–8):
Module 1: Introduction to Mentoring (roles, communication, leadership)
Module 2: Digital Inclusion (barriers faced by vulnerable groups)
Module 3: Digital Tools (apps, platforms, collaboration tools)
Module 4: Online Safety (cybersecurity basics, data protection, combating disinformation)
Module 5: Artificial Intelligence (intro to AI, practical applications for mentoring)
Module 6: Emerging Technologies (IoT, cloud computing, multimedia)
Module 7: Creating a Mentoring Program (designing tailored mentoring plans)
Module 8: Evaluation & Conclusions (skills assessment, reflective feedback)
Learning Methodologies & Strategies – Experiential learning (case studies, simulations, role-plays, gamification), collaborative learning (group activities, TEAL/social constructivism), non-formal education techniques.
Assessment – Formative (ongoing feedback, reflective discussions) and summative (digital skills tests, self-assessment activities).
Partners reviewed each module’s learning objectives and suggested minor adjustments (e.g., adding local case studies of migrant youth accessing e-learning).
11:00–11:30 Coffee Break & Informal Networking
Over coffee and pastries, participants exchanged notes on translating key terms (e.g., “digital storytelling,” “peer mentoring”) and discussed how to adapt non-formal activities for different cultural contexts.
11:30–12:00 Curriculum Translation & Feedback Session
In small, multilingual groups, partners examined module titles, learning outcomes, and pedagogical activities to ensure cultural relevance. Translation assignments were confirmed:
Spanish – Innetica
Italian – Orizzonti
Romanian – APD Club Buzău
Greek – European Educational Association
Bulgarian – Interactive Bulgaria Foundation
Each team agreed to deliver their translated module drafts by mid-June for peer review.
12:00–13:00 WP2: Training Manual Overview (APD Club Buzău)
APD Club Buzău presented the Romanian-led Training Manual framework, which aligns with the curriculum’s eight modules. The Manual’s outline includes:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Digital Inclusion
Chapter 2: Non-Formal Teaching Methods & Icebreakers
Chapter 3: Detailed Lesson Plans (per Module 1–8)
Chapter 4: Case Studies & Local Resource Lists
Chapter 5: Evaluation Tools & Feedback Forms
APD Club Buzău confirmed they will draft Chapters 1–3 by June 15; remaining chapters follow in staggered deadlines.
13:00–14:30 Lunch Break
Participants shared a buffet lunch nearby, using this time to build rapport across partner organizations and informally discuss upcoming WP2 milestones.
14:30–15:30 Visit to a Local Youth Organization
The consortium visited a Padova youth center supported by Orizzonti. Partners observed computer-based language labs for asylum seekers and a small digital workshop where teens learn basic online research—offering concrete insight into potential pilot sites.
15:30–17:30 Cultural Visit: Padova’s Historic Center
A guided tour of Padova’s cultural landmarks (Scrovegni Chapel, Piazza dei Signori, Orto Botanico) allowed partners to network informally while learning about the city’s heritage of education and innovation.
20:00 Social Dinner
The day closed with a casual group dinner at a local trattoria. No formal project business was discussed, but the evening fostered informal team bonding ahead of Day 2.
Key Takeaways from Day 1
Curriculum: Eight modules finalized, translation teams assigned, peer review deadlines set.
Training Manual: Romania’s APD Club Buzău outlined chapter structure and confirmed drafting schedule.
Local Context: Visiting the youth center underscored the need for hands-on, accessible digital content.
With Day 1’s objectives achieved, partners left prepared to translate materials, draft the Manual, and reconvene on May 30 to focus on the Handbook for Vulnerable Youth.
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