Author: Marek Třeštík

📰 Our Newsletter #2 is here!
We’re diving deeper into the heart of 3DprintED.

🛠️ Over the past 6 months, the 3DprintED team has been hard at work shaping the core of our project: a practical and accessible methodological framework to support teachers in bringing 3D printing into the classroom.

✨In this issue, we’re excited to share progress on Work Package 2 (WP2) — our roadmap for integrating 3D printing into education in meaningful, hands-on ways.

👩‍🏫 Whether you’re a tech-savvy teacher or just getting started, this framework is designed to support you at every step.

🌍 We’re co-creating with educators to make 3D printing meaningful, doable, and fun in real classrooms.

💻Visit our website: 3dprinted.euda.eu

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Update from EUDA on the SpinIT Local Action Plan! 🤝

🎯EUDA has successfully finalized the Local Action Plan (LAP) as part of the SpinIT project! The LAP outlines three potential pilot actions aimed at fostering digital transformation and regional innovation:

Digital Skills Training for SMEs – This action focuses on equipping SMEs with essential tech skills to help them adapt to digital transformation. By enhancing their digital competencies, this initiative aims to boost competitiveness and innovation. The idea emerged from the growing influence of AI and the need for businesses to learn and adapt to new technologies.

ICT Cross-Sector Mentorship Program – Aimed at connecting university students with professionals from businesses, universities, and NGOs, this program provides practical training in digitalization and smart technologies. Through mentorship and internships, students gain real-world experience in ICT project management and EU-funded innovation projects. This pilot action has drawn the most interest from participants!

Sustainable Energy Initiatives – This idea explores integrating digital innovation into greener practices to support the transition to a sustainable and energy-efficient economy. It focuses on leveraging smart technologies and cross-sector collaboration to enhance sustainability efforts.

Among these options, the ICT Cross-Sector Mentorship Program has received the most enthusiastic feedback so far!

✨ What’s Next?
The LAP is now finalized, setting the strategic direction for the next steps. The pilot actions are under consideration, with further planning needed before launch.

Stay tuned for more updates as EUDA continues to drive digital transformation and innovation through the SpinIT project!

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✨🚀 3DPrintED Project Update: Progress & Next Steps! ✨🚀

On February 4, 2025, the 3DPrintED team held an online meeting to review the project’s progress and key developments. The discussion focused on enhancing the 3DPrintED methodology 📚🖨️ and expanding dissemination efforts to reach more educators.

Advancing the 3DPrintED Methodology🏫🎓
We’re creating a practical and user-friendly framework to help teachers integrate 3D printing into their classrooms. Partners provided valuable feedback, and we’re working on:
✅ Simplifying complex concepts to ensure accessibility for all educators.🎯📖.
✅ Developing hands-on examples to illustrate how 3D printing can be used across different subjects✂️📐.
✅ Producing step-by-step video tutorials, which will soon include voiceovers in multiple languages.

Expanding Our Dissemination Efforts🌍📢
We are actively working to spread the impact of 3DPrintED and engage more educators in our mission! Our dissemination efforts include:
📢 Building a strong social media presence—regular updates are now shared on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
🌍 Developing a dedicated project website to provide resources, news, and key information.
📣 Encouraging all partners to contribute by sharing updates within their networks and keeping the dissemination tracker up to date.

💡 What’s Next?
🔜 Teachers will start testing 3D printing activities with students.
🔜 Official workshops will be launched, ensuring proper documentation for reporting.
🔜 More engaging educational resources will be finalized and shared soon!

Stay tuned as we continue our mission to bring innovation and creativity into STEM education through 3D printing! 🖨️✨

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📋 Finalizing the Action Plan: The 4th SpinIT Workshop
The journey towards building a strong and impactful Local Action Plan (LAP) is nearly complete! 🚀

We’re excited to share the insights and key recommendations from our 4th Local Discovery Group Workshop, where we gathered essential input to finalize the LAP that will guide the mentorship and training program for university students. Here’s a look at what happened:

What We Did:
During this workshop, we took the draft LAP and engaged in meaningful discussions to ensure it aligns with the needs of students and regional priorities. The session focused on:
🔹 Reviewing the Draft LAP: Participants provided feedback to fine-tune the draft and ensure its relevance and feasibility.
🔹 Collecting Final Recommendations: We gathered valuable insights that will shape the future of the mentorship and training program.
🔹 Aligning with S3 Goals: We ensured that the LAP supports local Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) goals, particularly in areas like digital transformation, inclusive growth, and innovation.

💡 Key Discussion Points:
Student Preparation: Participants highlighted the need for a tailored mentorship program that aligns with the academic backgrounds of students, particularly those in European Studies and Political Science. This ensures they are well-prepared for the challenges of EU-funded projects.
Cross-Sector Collaboration: The importance of fostering collaboration between businesses, academia, and government was emphasized to strengthen the broader goals of EU policy alignment.
Practical Experience Integration: Suggestions were made to provide students with more opportunities for internships and real-world project experience to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

📝 Final Recommendations for the LAP:
Based on the feedback received, the following key recommendations were made:
– Align Mentorship with Student Needs: Tailor the mentorship program to the specific needs of students, ensuring they are equipped with the skills required for EU project management and cross-sector collaboration.
– Foster Cross-Sector Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships between business, academia, and government to provide students with diverse perspectives and practical experiences.
– Increase Practical Experience Opportunities: Expand the availability of internships and real-life project experiences to help students apply their knowledge in real-world EU projects.
– Enhance Industry Partnerships: Build stronger ties with SMEs, NGOs, and EU institutions to offer more internship and mentorship opportunities.
– Ensure Inclusivity: Make the mentorship and internship opportunities accessible to students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring equal access to career-building experiences.

Following these next steps, 🙌 together, we are shaping the future of EU project management and policy development!

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📋 Let’s Turn Ideas Into Reality: The 3rd SpinIT Workshop

It’s time to move from ideas to actionable plans! 🚀 We’re excited to share the outcomes of our third workshop, where we focused on turning our prioritized projects into concrete plans that will drive innovation and make a real impact in the Danube Region.

📌 What We Did: In this workshop, we collaborated with a diverse group of stakeholders from government, Business, Academia and Civil Society to shape the future of local innovation. Here’s what we achieved:
🔹 Built Scenarios & Instruments: We collaborated to design practical strategies for implementing 3-5 priority projects.
🔹 Defined Roles & Resources: We identified key players and essential resources for success.
🔹 Set Goals & Impact: Together, we defined clear objectives and expected outcomes for local innovation projects.

💡 Pilot Projects Developed:
During the workshop, we focused on refining and developing the following pilot projects, which are set to transform the local landscape: Digital Skills Training for SMEs 💻

🎯 Objective: Empower SMEs with essential digital competencies to help them thrive in a rapidly changing world.
🌱 Expected Impact: By boosting productivity and competitiveness, this project will strengthen local businesses and support their growth.
Tailored Cross-Sectoral Mentorship & Training for University Students 🎓

🎯 Objective: Equip students with the necessary skills for EU project management, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration.
🌱 Expected Impact: This initiative aims to increase employability and create a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and policy in the EU sector. Sustainable Energy Transition Initiatives 🌍

🎯 Objective: Promote renewable energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions.
🌱 Expected Impact: This project will contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly local community by encouraging the transition to clean energy sources.

🔑 Impact on the Local Community:
The pilot projects developed in this workshop will not only address immediate needs but will also lay the groundwork for long-term positive change. From enhancing digital skills to driving sustainable energy solutions, these projects will directly benefit the local community by improving competitiveness, increasing employability, and fostering a greener future.

🙌 Together, we’ll ensure innovation reaches everyone in the Danube Region!

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🚀 Progressing Digital Transformation in Prague! 🚀

The SpinIT Project held its 2nd Workshop on December 5th and it was a huge success! 🎉 We gathered key stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society to discuss and prioritize ideas for the future of local digitalization and skill development. 🌍

🔍 What we focused on:
✔️ Presentation of Best Practices Report
✔️ Brainstorming and collecting innovative ideas for local pilot projects
✔️ Prioritizing projects based on local relevance and impact
✔️ Group discussions to map stakeholder needs

💡 Top Pilot Projects Identified:
🔹 Digital skills training for SMEs
🔹 Tailored Cross-Sectoral Mentorship & Training Platform for university students
🔹 Sustainable energy transition initiatives

🌟 Participants loved the structured brainstorming process, which ensured equal input from all attendees, and the dot-voting session that highlighted collective priorities. Key areas like digitalization, innovation funding, and skill development stood out as focus points.

But we’re always improving! 🌟 Next time, we’ll:
➡️ Allow more time for open discussions
➡️ Use real-time digital tools to document ideas seamlessly

📅 Next Steps:
✅ Implement the prioritized projects!
✅ Deepen collaboration across sectors for a digitally empowered future!

🙌 Thank you to our participants for sharing your valuable insights and expertise. 🌟

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🌟 Exciting Things Happening in 3DPrintED! 🌟

Curious about what we’re up to? Here’s a sneak peek into the activities driving our mission to revolutionize education with 3D printing:

👉 WP1: Management & Quality
📊 Progress reports, peer reviews, and teamwork to keep us on track. Plus, we’re hosting a kickoff meeting in Czech Republic , an online check-in, and a grand finale in Portugal !

👉 WP2: Educational Resources
🖨 Creating cutting-edge 3D printing resources tailored for schools—innovative, practical, and inclusive!

👉 WP3: Teacher Training
🎓 Empowering educators with workshops and hands-on 3D printing skills to inspire their students.

👉 WP4: Piloting & Feedback
☄️ Bringing 3D printing to the classroom, testing ideas, and improving based on real experiences.

👉 WP5: Awareness Campaigns
📢 Engaging communities, educators, and stakeholders with events and materials to spotlight the power of 3D printing in education.

Together, we’re building a creative, inclusive, and eco-conscious future for learning! 🌍

Stay tuned for more updates on our journey! ✨

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🌟 Kickstart Local Innovation: Join the 1st SpinIT Workshop!

Be part of something bigger—help shape the future of innovation in the Czech Republic and the Danube Region!

📌 What’s in store?

👉 Presentation of SpinIT: Discover how we’re connecting less-developed hubs with advanced ones and bridging innovation gaps.

👉 Plan Next Steps: Work together to chart a roadmap for sustainable digital transformation.

💡Don’t miss this opportunity to drive collaboration and innovation in your region. Let’s build a smarter, connected future together!

💻Follow us at: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/spinit

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🎉 Our very first newsletter is out!

We’re thrilled to launch 3DprintED, a European project reimagining STEM education through the power of 3D printing.

🧠 This first edition gives you an overview of the project we’re working on. You’ll find here the different stages of the approach we’ve chosen to take to include 3D printing methods in modern education.

🧑‍🏫🌍 We’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with more educators, makers, and curious minds.

🚨 Stay in the loop:
🌐 Website: 3dprinted.euda.eu

Let’s make STEM learning hands-on, creative, and exciting for everyone!

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On November 8th, the 3DPrintED project officially kicked off in Prague, Czech Republic, hosted by EUDA at our first Transnational Project Meeting (TPM)! This inaugural meeting set the stage for an exciting collaboration focused on integrating 3D printing into education across Europe.

📋 Key Topics Discussed:

🖨️ Project Introduction: Outlining our goals to empower teachers and students with innovative 3D printing tools.

📂 Work Package Presentations: Detailed overviews of tasks, timelines, and responsibilities across:
WP1: Effective project management and reporting.
WP2–WP4: Developing training materials, piloting resources in classrooms, and ensuring inclusivity and quality.
WP5: Awareness campaigns to showcase the power of 3D printing in education.

💼 Budget Management: Aligning financial plans with project priorities.

💡 Collaborative Planning: Partners discussed strategies for seamless coordination and impactful implementation.

This meeting marked a dynamic start to 3DPrintED’s mission: to transform classrooms by integrating 3D printing technology and fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

Stay tuned as we bring our vision to life with the help of our incredible partners! 🌟

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