Second GIFT marathon in Crotone
The second creative marathon of Project GIFT, a virtual experience involving students at the Liceo G.V. Gravina and ITI Donegani in Crotone, was held last Wednesday [for the first marathon, see The Words that Change]. Circa 70 students from third-year classes participating in the project were involved in the creation of slogans and communicational messages related to the Sustainable Development Goals, working collaboratively on Microsoft Teams. With the help of tutors and tools such as Canva, the participants, divided into nine Group: s and virtual rooms, developed creative ideas and efficient presentations that were evaluated by a jury of peer educators and project partners.
An example of innovative learning and active participation, a way for the students to raise awareness on crucial issues such as gender equality, climate change, and social justice. A mini creative marathon helped drive the ideas of the young generation and encourage a commitment for a sustainable future.
"Participating in this type of activity with the students is always a surprise, a window into a world that I find both familiar and distant. Seeing them work together takes me back to high school and, instinctively, I can't help but notice the differences (in the way they speak, in the way they relate) but also similarities (the desire to get involved, to share their ideas and thoughts). I like the way they debate. They share dreams and perspectives on the world. And it reminds me of how important school is as a space for growth, a safe place where one can listen and above all be listened to. Where one can express ideas without fear, with the concrete feeling of really being able to make a difference," says Alberta Testa, Social Media Manager for the Fondazione Mondo Digitale and event tutor.
The session was held by Coach Raffaele Pelligra with tutors Alberta Testa, Gianmattia Mignone, Mohamed Fadiga, Edoardo Mancini, and Domenica Cesena.
THE “OBJECTIVE PHRASES” CONCEIVED BY THE NINE TEAMS
Group: The Economix - Liceo Gravina
Objective: Gender Equality
Slogan: Unequal & Equal. The Future is Woman
Imagine a future in which differences do not mean inequality.
Group: Pilan - ITI Donegani
Objective: Defeating Hunger
Slogan: Think about who has none!
Raising awareness on food waste and how simple it is for some of us to access food. A comment from the group leader: "The change must be groundbreaking. It must start from small things."
Group: Done Autobot - ITI Donegani
Objective: Defeating Hunger
Slogan: A Fairer World, Bread for Every Taste
The first part of the slogan recalls social justice, while the second calls for equal access to resources and the hope that no one will ever lack bread.
Group: Ultimo Banco - Liceo Gravina
Objective: Peace, Justice, Solid Institutions
Slogan: Transparencia Hoy, Confianza en el Futuro
A slogan in Spanish, a language they study and one of the world’s most spoken languages for a message accessible to everyone. The term transparency recalls fairness.
Group: Hera Lacinia - Liceo Gravina
Objective: Gender Equality
Slogan: Same Dreams, Same Rights
Often, especially at work, women are not recognised for what they do, but discriminated against. The slogan puts men and women on the same plane, underlining that if they have the same dreams, then they should have the same rights.
Group: I Socraten - ITI Donegani
Objective: Quality Education
Slogan: Learn Today, Create Tomorrow. Education will allow you to achieve your dreams.
A slogan that drives the reader to learn and stimulate a desire for culture.
Group: Wong Team - Liceo Gravina
Objective: Submarine Life
Slogan: Inquinamentum Omne, Vita Minatur
The slogan in Latin was chosen to raise the reader’s curiosity and drive him to look into it.
Group: Mates - ITI Donegani
Objective: Responsible Consumption and Production
Slogan: Reduce, Refill, and Reuse
An incentive to responsible consumption, recycling and reuse, against waste of materials, water and food.
A comment from the group leader: "We felt as real directors. I think this lab allowed us to truly understand issues that we had only discussed in class, without really understanding their importance and implications."
Group: Le Ipazie - Liceo Gravina
Objective: Fighting Climate Change
Slogan: The Climate Changes, And So Can We
Evocative images to drive change.
The Winners: Hera Lacinia and Done Autobot
