EcoThings

This project addresses the urgent need to modernize education systems by introducing an innovative pedagogical approach grounded in STEAM, digital inclusion, and environmental awareness. In response to outdated educational models, the project promotes the development of students’ soft skills and fosters transdisciplinary, learner-centered learning using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

It tackles major challenges such as climate change and social inequality by equipping students with both technological tools and critical thinking skills. Special focus is placed on digital inclusion, ensuring that all students—regardless of their socioeconomic background—have equal access to educational resources.

Key Objectives:

• Introduce STEAM and IoT-based educational approaches to engage students with new technologies.
• Develop students’ soft skills such as creativity, communication, and resilience.
• Raise environmental awareness through student-led climate action projects.
• Apply modern pedagogy, integrating Vygotsky’s Social Learning Theory and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.
• Create replicable implementation guidelines for diverse educational settings.
• Enhance digital competencies via accessible, online educational platforms.

Implementation: The core output is a low-cost IoT pedagogical pack, combining hardware and open-source tools for app development and electronics. This resource supports both primary and secondary schools and ensures accessibility across varied learning environments.