Spotin announces the results of the 2nd Panhellenic School Map Competition “Mapping Accessibility: Can my schoolmate in a wheelchair come to school?”! A total of 38 schools, 95 educators and 472 students participated, mapping 8,477 points and creating 191 digital maps. View the schools’ incredible projects at the digital library. Congratulations to all participants for […]
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Spotin has been accepted into the 18th cycle of the Green and Sustainable Development (GSD) Accelerator by HIGGS – a specialized training and advisory program for non-profit initiatives in the field of environmental and sustainable development. Through this intensive bootcamp, Spotin and seven other organizations will receive training in strategy and business planning, along with
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Alkyoni Baglatzi from Spotin visited Chios, meeting with local education authorities and schools participating in the “Mapping Accessibility” Competition. The visit provided an opportunity for educators to ask questions about the Competition, discuss progress and exchange views on the potential of geotechnologies in the classroom. Further regional meetings across Greece are planned in the coming
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On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 6, 2022), Spotin organized an online event entitled “Disability = Impairment?”. Two outstanding guest speakers – accessibility consultant Panagiotis Pitsiniagas and the Cool Crips duo – explored the distinction between disability and impairment, emphasizing the role of societal barriers. Key insights: Impairment is
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The 2nd Map Competition “Mapping Accessibility” launched with an insightful event on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, where we had the chance to get acquainted, discuss the next steps of the Competition and listen to insightful contributions from guest speakers. Special thanks to: Ms. Eleni Tomai, who helped us understand the power of maps as a
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The 2nd Map Competition is here! We proudly announce the 2nd Panhellenic School Map Competition, themed “Mapping Accessibility. Can my schoolmate in a wheelchair come to school?” The Competition, implemented for the second consecutive year after a relevant approval from the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, aims at raising students’ awareness and familiarizing them with accessibility
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You can read the Press Release (in Greek) here
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On Thursday, May 26, 2022, the online award ceremony for the 1st Panhellenic School Map Competition “Refugee Paths” took place in an atmosphere of great joy and emotion. Students and teachers shared the “story behind the story” – their inspiration, team roles and the experience of taking part. The Competition leaves behind educational seminars on
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On December 21, 2021, the online launch event of the 1st Panhellenic School Map Competition “Refugee Paths” took place. Participants explored key concepts such as spatial thinking, visual literacy and storymaps, and had the chance to interact with guest speakers and ask questions about the Competition. Special thanks to Dr. Eleni Tomai and Associate Professor
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We are excited to announce the 1st Panhellenic School Map Competition, themed “Refugee Paths – Mapping the Stories of Refugees 100 Years After 1922”, held under the approval of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, marking the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe. The goal of the Competition is to document the personal
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