The Young Activists' Adventure

Telecollaborative and AI project among children from Abuja, Nigeria and Mollet del Vallès, Spain.

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“Small Hands, Big Impact: Together, We Are Protecting Our Planet!”

Welcome to Young Activists’ Adventure!

Save water, save lives!

Hey there! You’ve just landed on the most exciting spot on the internet, where kids like you become champions of the planet!

Here at Young Activists’ Adventure, we’re on a mission to help the Earth by supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals are like a superhero’s checklist for making the world a happier, healthier, and more fair place for everyone.

We hope you enjoy discovering this project as much as we did creating, implementing it and the most important thing learning all together with a clear goal in philosophy in mind: Small things can make big changes in today's World.

Who are we? What do we do?

Empowering Young Students: Telecollaboration for Sustainable Development

Through innovative collaboration and boundless enthusiasm, kids from diverse backgrounds join forces to raise awareness for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Embarking on the Young Activists’ Adventure, these youngsters embark on a dynamic journey to champion the planet and effect positive change. From urban Barcelona to bustling classrooms in Abuja, these young activists exemplify the global significance of sustainable development, proving that even the smallest hands can make a monumental impact. Infused with lively illustrations and a blend of cultural elements, this project embodies the strength of teamwork and unwavering dedication in propelling progress.

This initiative stands as a radiant testament to the potential of youth-led endeavors in driving meaningful change, illuminating a path towards a more vibrant and sustainable future for all.

The Young Activist's Adventure is a telecollaborative project connecting students from Catalonia, Spain, and Abuja, Nigeria, to enhance digital literacy, English language skills, and global awareness. Students engage in activities such as playing a mystery game to build English proficiency, creating an awareness campaign about water conservation in English, and performing a project anthem. The project integrates AI tools, interdisciplinary learning, and intercultural exchange to address Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), fostering problem-solving, communication, and advocacy skills.

Meet the team

Frijolitos & Amazonas 4th graders from Sant Jordi school in Spain

52 kids aged 9 and 10 years old from Mollet del Vallès engaged in this Young Activist adventure thanks to the support their families gave to the teachers involved. Due to the huge innovation of this project, teachers arranged before starting the project an informative meeting with all their families to present the educative proposal, its learning goals and the AI resources they wanted to discover and learn how to use.

Families' reation was incredibly positive so the learning adventure was ready to start right after the Easter break.

These kids activelly worked in the project during 3 months, their whole last term of 4th grade and they sucessfully managed to do incredible thinks all while improving their English language skills.

6th graders from Oakbridge foundation school in Nigeria

Seven pupils from The Oakbridge Foundation, aged 9 to 13, eagerly embraced the project. They were excited to meet their partners and looked forward to sharing a memorable learning experience.

The students put forth their best efforts in research, exchanging ideas, collaborating, and engaging with community members to gather diverse perspectives on the water project.

Though the project spanned just three months, it left a lasting impact on their enthusiasm, curiosity, self-confidence, and ability to express themselves. It’s an experience they will never forget.

Maria Mont

English teacher, Mum of two wonderful kids, Teacher educator, Etwinning moderator, UAB professor & Lifelong learner.

Maria Mont is an enthusiastic English teacher and a translator and interpreter. After studying English language & many didactic courses in the UK, Australia and Canada, she has worked as an English teacher for more than 15 years in a state school in Spain where she experimented with the use of ICT and telecollaborative projects in the foreign language class. She coordinates and is actively involved in several international and government-funded projects. She has been an educational advisor for the Educational Department of the Government of Catalonia and is also currently an experienced teacher trainer. Since 2014 she has also been an adjunct professor at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). She has a master’s in Education and ICT by the Open university of Barcelona with a master’s thesis with honors. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Maria focuses her research on the integration of artificial intelligence in educational settings, specifically targeting its application in foreign language teaching.

Onyemowo Ejeme

Teacher, Humaniterian, Educational Consultant, and School Founder.

Onyemowo Ejeme is a dedicated advocate for quality education and inclusion, with over a decade of teaching experience, curriculum development, teacher training, and school management expertise. As the founder of Oakbridge Foundation, she channels her passion into providing free education for indigent individuals, embodying her philosophy of inclusion by ensuring equal access to education, nurturing a sense of belonging, embracing diversity, and empowering every individual to learn and succeed collaboratively.

Emmanuel Uwosomah

Emmanuel is a dedicated educator, English Medium Instructor, Creative Writer, Learning Facilitator, Corporate Trainer, and Digital Project Manager.

Currently pursuing a PhD at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, he focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and English language teaching. With the guidance of Dr. Melinda Dooly, his research explores how Generative AI can support language acquisition and telecollaboration.

As a trained instructor, Emmanuel holds an Ofqual-accredited TEFL certification from The TEFL Academy and a TESOL certification from Arizona State University. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, a Master of Arts in Creative Writing, and a Master of Science in Educational Technology. Additionally, he has earned certifications in Digital Marketing and Digital Project Management from Meta and Google, as well as being a Certified Education Counselor through the British Council.

Melinda Dooly

Academic, researcher, mother and grandmother, teacher and learner

Melinda Dooly (PhD) is a Serra Húnter Full Professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where she focuses on tech-enhanced language learning and intercultural education. Her research zeroes in on using technology in project-based language learning, fostering intercultural communication, and developing 21st-century skills in teacher education. She's contributed to a variety of international journals, and her work includes books and chapters on these topics. She was the founding editor of Bellaterra Journal of Teaching & Learning Language & Literature and co-edits the book series Telecollaborative Learning and Virtual Exchange in Education (formerly entitled Telecollaboration in Education), published by Peter Lang. Melinda also leads the GREIP research group, which explores education, interaction, and multilingualism. She loves working with teachers and their students in primary and secondary education in projects such as this one featured here.

Let the Young Activists' adventure begin...

Project logo featuring the chosen slogan! This slogan was selected through a global vote, with over 385 participants from around the world (Nigeria, Spain, Italy, Greece, America, Portugal...) casting their votes for their favorite proposal. Additionally, the logo itself was designed by Nigerian students using Artificial Intelligence, showcasing their creativity and innovation.

This logo was later featured on water bottles, which were given to each student and teacher as a keepsake of our shared journey. More importantly, these bottles serve as a reminder to continue raising awareness about water conservation, highlighting its importance as a limited and precious resource.

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