Open workshops at the Innovation Gym: a special day in the heart of the VII Municipality
Digital assistance, educational robotics for parents and children, digital manufacturing, job training: these are some of the activities that the Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS is offering on Saturday, 20 September, in a special day open to the public and aimed in particular at the community of Rome's VII Municipality.
We invite citizens of all ages to enjoy an immersive experience at the Palestra dell'Innovazione (via del Quadraro 102), with a morning of free activities dedicated to creativity, digital education and social innovation. The event is scheduled for next Saturday, 20 September, from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The initiative, designed for families, students, teachers and citizens of the VII Municipio, offers a rich programme of experiential workshops to discover emerging technologies and train fundamental skills such as computational thinking, problem solving and the conscious use of digital tools.
The event is part of the Network of Digital Facilitation Centres, a project promoted by Roma Capitale with the support of third sector organisations, in response to the Lazio Region's call for proposals under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Together with other events in the area, the morning is part of Rome Future Week, FMD for innovation in Roma Capitale.
WORKSHOPS
- Digital facilitation desk. Practical support for accessing key digital services, such as applying for an electronic identity card, SPID, PEC, using the Roma Capitale online portal, applying for benefits and making electronic payments. Two stations dedicated to citizens.
- Robotics in the family (10-11 a.m., 11.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.). Interactive workshops with Lego WeDo kits for children and parents. An opportunity to explore the world of educational robotics together and take your first steps in programming. With Emanuele Coletta, multiple world champion in robotics in the Soccer category of the RoboCup Junior. Adults, girls and boys aged 6 to 12.
- Immersive teaching for teachers and citizens (10 a.m.-12 p.m.). A virtual reality experience to discover the Divine Comedy, an immersive journey in the company of Dante Alighieri. With Lara Forgione, VR/AR developer.
- Digital skills for work: create a CV with Canva (10.30am-11.30am). An intensive course on how to create an effective and professional CV with Canva. Participants learn how to use graphic templates to best showcase their skills. With Luca Gentile, digital facilitator.
- Experiments in the fab lab with the maker community (10am-1pm). Live demonstrations and creative activities in the digital fabrication laboratory. An opportunity to meet experts and discover technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. With makers Daniele Vigo and Davide Belli.
- Interactive area with Virtual Taekwondo. A virtual reality combat experience, with motion sensors and immersive environments to experience the playful and innovative side of digital technologies.
