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“Map Storytelling” Training Seminar in Mytilene

Following an invitation from the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of the North Aegean, Spotin conducted a training seminar for educators in Mytilene on the theme “Map Storytelling: Learning About the World Through Digital Storytelling and Maps”. Led by Alkyoni Baglatzi, founder of Spotin, as part of the GEO-Academy project’s educational activities, the seminar

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Presentation at the ArcGIS Users Meeting for Greece-Cyprus 2025–2026

Spotin participated in the annual ArcGIS Users Meeting organized by Marathon Data Systems, which provides free ArcGIS Online licenses to all schools in the Map Competition under the GIS for Greek Schools program. A highlight of the opening session was the presentation by students from the 2nd General High School of Metamorfosi, who presented their

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Launch of Map Competition 4: “The Place We Live In. Mapping Our Local Landmarks”

Spotin launches the 4th Panhellenic School Map Competition under the theme “The Place We Live In. Mapping Our Local Landmarks”, inviting students to explore the places, stories and landmarks that shape their local communities. During the 2025–2026 school year, students from primary and secondary schools in Greece and Greek schools abroad are encouraged to investigate

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EYDAP sponsors the Notebooks of the 3rd Map Competition

We are delighted to announce that the commemorative notebooks distributed to all participants in the 3rd Panhellenic School Map Competition “Watery Pathways: Mapping the Value of Water” were generously sponsored by EYDAP (Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company). For Spotin, this support carries special meaning. The Competition continues to grow, gaining ever wider recognition and

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Completion of “DESMOI” Educational Program

On June 24, the educational program “DESMOI. Mapping Stories that Connect Us to Evros”, implemented in collaboration with Diazoma Association, concluded with its final event. Through digital maps and geospatial storytelling, students from across Greece – Evros, Kalamata, Tripoli, Thessaloniki, Athens, Eastern Attica and Pella – explored the natural and cultural heritage of the Evros

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Completion of the 3rd Map Competition “Water Routes”

The 3rd Panhellenic School Map Competition “Water Routes: Mapping the Value of Water” officially concluded with an award ceremony on June 16, marking the end of an eight-month creative educational journey. Throughout the Competition, students and educators engaged with the theme of water through interdisciplinary, hands-on activities. Using digital tools and geospatial applications, they created

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Results of the 3rd School Map Competition “Water Routes”

Spotin announces the results of the 3rd Panhellenic School Map Competition, “Water Routes. Mapping the Value of Water”, held during the 2024–2025 school year. The Competition focused on raising awareness of the vital importance of water through the creative use of new technologies and digital tools. Students researched water-related topics, organised awareness-raising activities and presented

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Presentation at the 11th International Scientific Conference of IAKE

Spotin participated in the 11th International Scientific Conference of IAKE (Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences), presenting online the European GEO-Academy project together with the National Technical University of Athens (project leader), represented by Dr. Loukas Katikas. Conference presentations focused on contemporary educational issues, including creative learning communities, new inclusion practices, the role of civil

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