Activities

Transnational meeting 1 - Romania

Project partners gathered to officially launch the project, align on objectives, clarify roles and responsibilities, finalize the work plan and timelines, and set the foundation for collaboration and communication.

The activity gathered 11 representatives of 5 partner organizations for a 3-day program in Curtea de Arges, Romania from February 5 until February 7 2024.

Learning mobility 1 - Romania

Participants explored the AGRO-STEM platform and curriculum components as well as tested educational methods from the developed curriculum.

The activity gathered gathered 16 participants, all youth workers and representatives from partner organizations, for a 3-day training program in Curtea de Argeș, Romania from September 30 until October 4 2024.

Focus group (I. cycle) - Croatia

Focus Group 1 in Croatia was organized by Udruga za održivi razvoj "Pozitiva Samobor" and held on November 8, 11 and 12, 2024. The session involved young people aged 13–25, who explored the AGRO-STEM platform and curriculum, providing structured feedback on usability, clarity, and content engagement.

Focus groups involved a total of 94 participants.

Focus group (I. cycle) - Romania

The Focus Group 1 in Romania was organized by Asociatia "ARYAS" and held on November 10, 2024. Similar to other national focus groups, it involved young participants who interacted with the AGRO-STEM platform and curriculum, providing valuable feedback on content accessibility, complexity, and overall user experience.

Focus group involved a total of 14 participants.

Focus group (I. cycle) - Bulgaria

The Focus Group 1 in Bulgaria was conducted by SDRUZHENIE WALK TOGETHER on January 16, 2025. This session brought together local youth, who engaged with the AGRO-STEM digital learning platform and curriculum in a hands-on setting. Participants explored modules like “Basics of Programming” and “Digital Incubator,” offering direct feedback.

Focus group involved a total of 16 participants.

Focus group (I. cycle) - Turkiye

Youth Eurasia, operating under Avrasya Gençlik Gelişim Derneği in Türkiye, organized its Focus Group 1 on November 8, 2024, as part of the SEED2STEM project. The session engaged young participants in testing and evaluating the AGRO-STEM digital learning platform. Participants explored the intersection of digital tools and sustainable agriculture.

Focus group involved a total of 10 participants.

Transnational meeting II. - Turkiye

Meeting gathered 9 representatives of partner organizations from November 3 until November 5 2024 in Kocaeli, Turkiye.

The partners were planning the development of the IoT curriculum (Work Package 4), including setting learning outcomes, structuring content, and integrating non-formal educational methods.

Learning mobility II. - Turkiye

Learning mobility implemented in Turkiye from May 5 until May 9 2025. that gathered 16 representatives of partner organizations and youth workers with the main aim to test the IOT curriculum and virtual escape room, as well as to deliver feedback for final adaptations.

Meeting was implemented in Kemer, Antalya, Turkiye.

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Focus group (II. Cycle) - Turkiye

On 17 June 2025, a focus group was organized in Türkiye by Avrasya Genclik Gelisim Dernegi with the participation of 10 young people from Kocaeli University and surrounding rural areas. The group included students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, aligning with the project’s aim of making STEM more accessible and inclusive.

The session, titled “Testing and Feedback Session on IOT and Digital Incubator,” was designed to combine practical hands-on activities with structured feedback collection..

This practical exercise was highly engaging and gave participants an opportunity to directly apply STEM knowledge in a real-life agricultural context.

The activity concluded with a focus group discussion. Participants shared their reflections on the clarity and accessibility of the curriculum, the level of engagement, and their overall experience. Their feedback highlighted both the strengths of the activity and areas where improvements could make the curriculum even more user-friendly.

Focus group (II. cycle) - Bulgaria

The focus group in Bulgaria was conducted by Association WalkTogether on 18 June 2025. It brought together six participants, all 11th-grade students from High School “Hristo Yassenov” in Etropole.

The activity followed the LM1 Kemer, Turkey in May, where participants had the chance to explore the use of sensors in the digital egg incubator developed in earlier stages of the project. Building on this experience, the Bulgarian focus group engaged students in practical application and collaborative learning.

During the session, students worked actively on the sensor connection process. The students showed great enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to contribute to the activity.

Additionally, the group explored one of the virtual escape rooms presented during the training. For many students, it was their first time engaging with this interactive learning method. The activity was innovative and engaging, sparking curiosity and further interest in combining technology with playful educational approaches.

Focus group (II. Cycle) - Romania

On 18 July 2025, within the framework of the SEED2STEM project, a focus group session was conducted under Work Package 4 – IoT Curriculum at ARYAS’s office in Mustățești, Argeș County. The event brought together twelve youngsters from Curtea de Argeș with the purpose of testing and further developing the IoT Curriculum. Participants were introduced to the AGRO STEM platform and engaged in practical activities that included Arduino kit construction, TinkerCAD system simulation, and code analysis.

The session provided an opportunity to collect feedback on the curriculum’s usability and accessibility, with participants offering valuable insights regarding clarity, navigation, and applicability. These contributions will be used to refine and finalize the IoT Curriculum, ensuring that it is user-friendly, relevant to the needs of young learners, and effective in stimulating long-term interest in STEM subjects and sustainable agriculture.

Focus group (II. Cycle) - Croatia

On 10 September 2025, a focus group was organized in Samobor, Croatia, by Association Pozitiva Samobor at the Greenville Eco-Educational Farm. The session gathered 12 young participants who engaged in testing activities within the framework of Work Package 4 – IoT Curriculum.

The focus group began with a short introduction and project presentation, followed by an overview of the IoT curriculum. Participants then took part in a hands-on activity testing an educational game based on IoT concepts, which provided them with both practical experience and an engaging way to interact with the curriculum.

The session concluded with an evaluation and feedback discussion, where participants shared their views on the clarity, accessibility, and overall usability of the curriculum. Their input will serve to further refine the content and ensure that it better meets the needs of young learners.

Transnational meeting III. - Bulgaria

On July 11th, 2025, the SEED2STEM project partners convened in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the third Transnational Meeting, expertly hosted by WalkTogether Bulgaria. This meeting marked an essential step forward as partners discussed the implementation of the project's final Work Package (Work Package 5), which centers around the innovative AGRO STEM Game.

The AGRO STEM Game aims to bridge the fields of STEM and agriculture through engaging, non-formal educational activities designed to capture the interest of young people and promote agriculture as a dynamic and attractive sector.

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Focus group (III. Cycle) - Croatia

On 13 December 2025, a focus group was organized in Zagreb, Croatia, at the Pongračevo Local Community Center, jointly by the Association for Sustainable Development Pozitiva Samobor and Zagreb University of Applied Sciences. The activity gathered six primary school pupils (3rd–4th grade) who participated in testing activities within the framework of the AGRO STEM Game.

The session included hands-on testing of the AGRO STEM game, during which participants explored the game’s functionalities and learned about different weather conditions affecting vegetable planting and crop maturation. The focus group enabled young learners to interact with educational content in a practical and engaging way, while providing valuable insights for further development of the game.

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Learning mobility III. - Bulgaria

From January 11th to January 15th, 2026, partners of the SEED2STEM: Planting the Future of Education project gathered in Bansko, Bulgaria for Learning Mobility 3, kindly hosted by WalkTogether Bulgaria.

This learning mobility represents a pivotal moment in the project, bringing partners and youth workers together to test, refine, and co-create the final project result – the AGRO STEM Game.

Through hands-on sessions, collaborative feedback, and practical evaluation, participants are working on both the AGRO STEM Digital Game and the AGRO STEM Board Game, ensuring these innovative tools effectively combine STEM education, sustainable agriculture, and game-based learning for real-life youth work contexts.

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