Project Number: 2022-1-HU-01- KA220-SCH-000087324

Project coordinator: Széchenyi István Római Katolikus Technikum és Gimnázium Hungary

Partner Organisation & Country: 

• Sivas Lisesi Turkey,
• ARDA Beratung & Bildung GmbH Germany,
• Colegio San Agustin Spain,
• Cooperativa de Ensino CRL Portugal,

Project Objectives and Expected Outcomes

Context:

The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the rise of digital addiction among youth, leading to social isolation, mental health issues, and decreased academic performance. Research shows that 3.6% of youths aged 12-18 are internet addicts, with 21.8% at risk.

Problem Statement:

Young people need guidance to overcome digital addiction and engage in real-life activities. This universal issue affects teenagers worldwide, decreasing academic success and harming physical and mental health. Limited interaction with nature and peers degrades creativity and productivity.

Project Goals:

1. Raise Awareness: Educate about the dangers of digital addiction.

2. Promote Healthy Lifestyles: Encourage real-life activities for healthier living.

3. Enhance Social Skills: Foster interactions with nature and peers to improve social skills.

4. Develop Positive Attitudes: Cultivate respect for diverse cultures.

5. Reduce Online Dependency: Provide strategies to decrease device use.

6. Support Disadvantaged Students: Offer cultural exchange opportunities to economically disadvantaged students.

Implementation:

Partnering globally will broaden the project's impact, fostering cultural acceptance and social skills among participants. Economically disadvantaged students will gain exposure to different cultures, enhancing their social integration and reducing digital addiction.

Expected Outcomes:

• Awareness Programs: Workshops and seminars on digital addiction.

• Real-Life Activities: Events promoting physical and social engagement.

• Educational Materials: Resources on digital addiction and healthy lifestyles.

• Social Interactions: Increased interaction with nature and peers.

• Cultural Exchange Programs: Facilitated cultural exchanges.

• Enhanced Academic Performance: Reduced online time to improve academic results.

Linking Objectives to Priorities:

A. Inclusion and Diversity in Education:

1. Raise awareness of digital addiction’s effects.
2. Encourage active, social, and natural lifestyles.
3. Combat cyberbullying and its isolating effects.
4. Highlight the superiority of real-life interactions.
5. Foster cultural appreciation and acceptance.
6. Enhance disadvantaged students' social skills and self-confidence.
7. Cooperate with European schools for a broader perspective.
8. Involve local communities in project activities.
9. Reduce social inclusion problems for disadvantaged students.

B. Development of Key Competences:
1. Promote self-discovery through arts and sports.
2. Develop teamwork and real-life friendships.
3. Integrate project activities into the school curriculum.
4. Motivate learning English in a supportive environment.
5. Improve communication and ICT skills.
6. Enhance teachers’ knowledge of educational innovations.
7. Boost hands-on activities and teamwork skills.
8. Support pedagogical and school management improvements.
9. Foster self-confidence and teamwork through group activities.

By addressing these priorities, our project aims to cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and competent generation ready to face modern challenges and contribute positively to their communities.

Responsibility of ARDA Beratung & Bildung can be summarized as follows:

• Organizing activities, workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and seminars

• Creating an effective working environment for activities and preparing necessary materials for these activities

• Taking safety measures for participants and guiding them in planning their travel

• Providing essential information about Germany (emergency numbers, cultural differences, and rules)

• Preparing the intellectual output "Training Material for Teachers on Students' Internet Addiction Disorder"

• Issuing Attendance Certificates and EUROPASS for participants

• Sending experts to the seminars as trainers:

1. Seminar ‘Digital Addiction’ in Hungary (LTT)
2. Seminar ‘Video Games and Why and How They Cause Addiction’ in Spain (LTT)
3. Seminar ‘Fighting Against Cyber Bullying’ in Portugal (LTT)
4. Seminar ‘Social Media Literacy and its Applications in Education’ in Turkey (LTT)

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