06th of August 2022, Vila da Marmeleira in Portugal. The pedagogical outputs of the Erasmus+ (Youth) project “Supermodels on boARd” were proudly presented and by many concretely experienced. More than 60 people were present from a variety of youth NGOs and groups, public bodies and educational institutions.
This long term project, together with experienced educational partners from Belgium and Serbia, resulted in several outputs. An educational boardgame and 3 comics, all equipped with digital features based upon Augmented Reality. The results of months developing, trials and based upon the Design Thinking methodology: constantly adapted and upgraded. Now all freely available in English, French, Serbian and Portuguese.
The multiplier event in Vila da Marmeleira had a few very important features.
Firstly, the concrete testimonies of young people who have experienced the outputs. As part of the project, young people from Belgium, Serbia and Portugal explored together during 1 week the different created educational tools. Their reflections and testimonies were rich, and at the same time raised many curious questions from the public, in search for more. A successful and rich mutual learning moment for all.
Secondly, the educational boardgame itself is fully designed and produced in Vila da Marmeleira, a small rural village. Besides an increased recognition of non formal education, also a powerful message that a change is possible, even when many odds seem against. A clear ‘wink’ towards the topic of this project: ‘equality between sexes’.
The afternoon was closed with a buffet and a drink, creating a rich moment for informal reflections, debates and deeper exploring of Supermodels on boARd.
In short: a successful launching of the project results towards the future! The first steps are always hard and difficult, but they made made. Now we keep on walking.
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