EDIGIT Newsletter 2
Moving forward: advancing the EDIGIT training modules for inclusive STEM During the first half of 2025, the team CITIC-University of A Coruña (UDC) has guided the development of the methodological and pedagogical guidelines that form the foundation for the training modules of the EDIGIT project. Following the initial phase of consultation and analysis through focus […]
Technology and inclusion: How digital solutions transform the lives of people with cerebral palsy
How are digital solutions transforming the lives of people with cerebral palsy? In this insightful article, our partner ASPACE Coruña explains why technology is key to breaking down everyday barriers.
EDIGIT was showcased at the 30th edition of ‘Science in the Street Day’ in A Coruña, Spain
On 9 May, Irene Brage from CITIC, with students from the IES Ramón Menéndez Pidal – Zalaeta, presented the EDIGIT project and the Talentos Inclusivos initiative at the 30th Día da Ciencia na Rúa, held at the Jardines de Méndez Núñez in A Coruña, Spain. Both initiatives focus on using creativity, technology, and collaborative work […]
CITIC presents EDIGIT at an institutional meeting in Madrid
On 3 February, Javier Pereira, CITIC’s deputy director and our project coordinator, presented EDIGIT alongside another initiative they are working on, HIPA, at a meeting held at CEAPAT (the State Reference Centre for Personal Autonomy and Technical Aids – IMSERSO) in Madrid. Both projects focus on making the development of new technologies more inclusive for […]
The EDIGIT consortium met in Budapest to advance our training modules
Our third Transnational Project Meeting took place in Budapest on 5 and 6 February, hosted by our partner, the Hand in Hand Foundation. As EDIGIT begins its second year and we approach the halfway point of the project, this meeting was an important opportunity to take stock of our progress, align on quality and make practical […]
EDIGIT Newsletter 1
Building the foundations for inclusive digital education Since its launch in January 2025, the EDIGIT project has been steadily laid the groundwork for its mission: equipping educators with the tools and strategies needed to make STEM education more inclusive. The project officially began with a kick-off meeting in A Coruña, hosted by the coordinating partner, […]
The 21st Century Teacher: What it takes to teach STEM subjects
The modern era offers not only rapidly changing technologies but also a shifting conception of the teacher’s role. Especially in the teaching of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), it is no longer a matter of simply imparting facts and memorising them. It is no longer entirely necessary. Today’s teacher needs to be a guide […]
The EDIGIT project moves forward at its second meeting in Porto
From 25 to 26 June, the city of Porto, Portugal, welcomed the second face-to-face transnational meeting of the EDIGIT (Education and Digital Literacy to Grow Inclusive Talents) project. Following the project’s launch earlier this year, this event brought all partners from across Europe together again. The main objective of this meeting in Porto was to […]
EDIGIT attended the annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025
We are proud to have participated in the prestigious annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, held in Los Angeles from 10th to 14th March 2025. With over 40 years of history, CSUN is a leading global event in accessibility and assistive technology, bringing together over 5,000 attendees, including researchers, educators, and professionals in the field. The […]
EDIGIT at the ATIA Conference, a leader in assistive technology for disabilities
The deputy director of the Centre for Research in Information and Communication Technologies at the UDC, Javier Pereira Loureiro, recently participated in the ATIA 2025 Conference, held in Orlando, Florida, from 30 January to 1 February 2025, both in presence and online. The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), a leader in assistive technology, improves the […]