POLYTECH S.A., a leading provider of educational solutions, proudly participated as a sponsor and guest speaker at the 5th National Conference of EEPEK for Educational Innovations. Held October 11-13, 2019 in Larisa at the Technological Institute of Thessaly (TEI), Engineering Informatics Department, the conference brought together educators, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss and address pressing issues in educational innovation.
Organized by the Scientific Association for the Promotion of Innovation in Education (E.E.P.E.K.) in collaboration with esteemed partners including the French Institute of Larisa, the French Embassy in Greece, the U.S. Embassy in Greece, the Greek Physicists Union, the “Teachers for Europe” (Τ4Ε) organization, the Panhellenic Association of Graduates of Geoinformatics and Topography Engineering, and the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary education of Thessaly, the conference provided a platform for fruitful dialogue and collaboration within the educational community.
Under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, the conference aimed to lay the groundwork for the adoption of educational innovations across all levels of education. Participants engaged in discussions covering various aspects of the educational process, from teaching and learning methodologies to broader concerns related to school life.
During the conference, POLYTECH S.A. proudly unveiled its latest product, SMART:Blox. Designed as a modular, low-cost solution, SMART:Blox comprises hardware devices and software tailored to young computer programmers. With a focus on teaching computer programming and fostering skills in algorithmic thinking, project design, and STEM-based innovation, SMART:Blox aims to revolutionize education across the STEM curriculum.