The 9th edition of the Global Junior Challenge begins today in Rome. The international competition that rewards the creative use of technology for youth education will be held in Rome on December 11-13, 2019. The GJC database now houses nearly 4000 projects from around the world and 700 best cases selected by an international jury of experts.
The opening conference will present inclusive stories in contexts of high educational poverty to reflect on the role of school for the overall growth of communities, as per the message we inherited from Prof. Tullio De Mauro. The showcase area will host over 60 projects that reveal a new way of learning. School administrators will enjoy a special session with the Lego® Serious Play® Methodology. Finally, the Awards Ceremony will be held on December 13 at the Rome Campidoglio [see progamme].
The decision to host the ninth edition of the Global Junior Challenge at Biblioteche di Roma is significant. Linguist Tullio De Mauro, a firm believer and supporter of libraries in his civic battles for culture as participation, was also the first President of the Rome Library System.
Final Event | Day One
Rome, Dec. 9, 2019
Biblioteche di Roma | Civic Zoology Museum
AGENDA
9 - 9.45 | INAUGURATION
Speakers
10 – 11.30 | SCHOOL AND OVERALL GROWTH
Round table moderated by Journalist Antonella DE GREGORIO (Corriere della Sera)
Introduction
A video will present four experiences of inclusive and quality school in Italy. From the North to the South, the experience is portrayed by teachers, students, parents and school administrators in areas affected by high educational poverty.
11.30 – 12 | THE CHALLENGE FACED BY THE CITY OF ROME
An interactive session with the audience. From the Rome suburb of the Quadraro, the Phyrtual Innovation Gym model is spreading throughout the city’s schools. This is the challenge that the Fondazione Mondo Digitale is launching to local institutions to drive the growth of Rome’s educational community, urban development and economic progress.
Introduction: Mirta MICHILLI, Director General, Fondazione Mondo Digitale
Various representatives on Rome Council Commissions have been invited. The following have confirmed their presence:
10 – 4 | SHOWCASE AREA
Exhibition of Global Junior Challenge finalist projects. Demos and labs will be held throughout the day for visitors by the project creators. Besides the project stands, there will also be special corners, ranging from Google’s CS First to focuses on the main challenges of education (artificial intelligence, lifelong learning, custom-tailored education, etc.).
10.30 - 4 | INTERACTIVE VISITS AND PLANETARIUM SHOW
Didactic visits to the Civic Zoology Museum organised by the Myosotis Association and a show at the Rome Planetarium organised by Zetema.
2 - 4 | CREATIVE LSP SESSION FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Collective planning session with the Lego® Serious Play® Methodology to achieve a common outlook on quality education and produce a manifesto to share with civil society and decision makers. Participating school administrators will be selected by a jury of experts as those who have best interpreted "School according to De Mauro" for accessible, inclusive, quality and open schools. The work session will be coordinated by Cecilia Stajano, Lego® Serious Play® Trained LSP Facilitator and School Innovation Coordinator and Community Manager at the Fondazione Mondo Digitale.
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