Invited by the Master’s Program “New Forms of Education & Learning” and the EduTech Hub of the University of the Aegean, Spotin participated in a workshop in Rhodes on Saturday, March 8. During an interactive session on “The Digital Map in Education”, we explored practical examples, discussed how digital maps and geo-narratives can support interdisciplinary
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On February 26, Spotin participated as a speaker in the online seminar “Teaching and Learning with the Help of Narratives and Digital Maps”, designed for educators of all levels wishing to integrate interactive technologies and digital maps into their classrooms. Alkyoni Baglatzi presented practical examples and applications of geospatial tools and digital storytelling in education.
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As part of the GEO-Academy project’s educational activities, the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus hosted training seminars for primary and secondary school educators across the island. In the first online seminar (November 23, 2024), Dr. Loukas Katikas from NTUA introduced the GEO-Academy project and its educational platform GEOBSERVE, while Alkyoni Baglatzi from Spotin showcased how maps
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Spotin announces its collaboration with “Diazoma” Association as part of the new educational program “DESMOI. Mapping Stories that Connect Us to Evros”. Using digital maps and geospatial storytelling, students will explore the unique cultural and natural heritage of the Evros region, uncovering stories that connect every corner of Greece to this significant border area. More
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The kick-off event of the 3rd Panhellenic School Map Competition took place on November 12, 2024, featuring two insightful presentations. Dr. Elpida Kolokytha from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki analyzed the challenges arising from the growing imbalance between water demand and natural supply, focusing on the water challenges facing Greece. Dr. Eleni Tomai from NTUA illustrated
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Spotin launches the 3rd Panhellenic School Map Competition under the theme “Water Routes. Mapping the Value of Water”, focusing on one of our most valuable natural resources. The Competition invites students to explore the relationship between people and water, investigate a topic of their choice and develop awareness-raising activities within their school communities. Using digital
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On October 23–24, Spotin participated in the annual ArcGIS Users Meeting for Greece-Cyprus organized by Marathon Data Systems. We showcased practical uses of geotechnologies in culture and education through two digital library projects: The Digital Library of Intangible Cultural Heritage, created in collaboration with the Folklore Dance Group of Glyfada “Xorostasi” The Digital Library of
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Spotin participated in the 10th International Conference for the Promotion of Educational Innovation (EEPEK) in Larissa, presenting the main action areas and expected outcomes of the GEO-Academy project. We also showcased how geospatial storytelling, introduced through the Panhellenic School Map Competition, serves as an innovative and engaging learning tool in classrooms.
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Invited by DAAD Greece (German Academic Exchange Service in Greece), Alkyoni Baglatzi spoke to German postgraduate students from Hochschule Neu-Ulm (Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences) about Spotin’s innovative educational initiatives and entrepreneurial opportunities. The presentation aimed to inspire young people to pursue their ambitions, demonstrating the value of vision and perseverance.
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Spotin is thrilled to present the Digital Library of Intangible Cultural Heritage, created in collaboration with the Folklore Dance Group of Glyfada “Xorostasi”. This interactive application collects and showcases the rich folklore material of various regions of Greece through digital narratives, highlighting the country’s extraordinary cultural tradition. Each region is accompanied by descriptions of its
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