The European University Cyprus, as the coordinating institution, in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, The English School Nicosia, La Salle Buen Consejo (Spain), and the universities of Münster (Germany) and Mary Immaculate College (Ireland), cordially invites educators to participate in a series of intensive online professional development seminars entitled:
“Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in STEAM Education for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years.”
These seminars are organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ co-funded project “Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years (DataScEd4CiEn)”. The project aims to empower educators with the knowledge, pedagogical frameworks, and innovative teaching resources needed to support students aged 9–15 in developing data science competencies. Through interdisciplinary approaches, participants will explore how data science can serve as a powerful tool for addressing real-world challenges related to civic engagement and social justice.
The professional development program is designed for primary and secondary school teachers as well as teacher educators, with a particular focus on the meaningful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within STEAM education.
Eligibility and Participation
Who can apply:
Primary and secondary school teacher of any discipline. No prior experience with advanced technological tools is required.
Certification:
Participants who attend all three training sessions will receive an official certificate of participation.
Participation Fee:
The programme is offered free of charge.
Language of Instruction:
All sessions will be conducted in English, given the international consortium of participating institutions from five countries.
Programme Overview
First Session – 2 February 2026, 18:00-20:00
- Foundations of Data Science Literacy in STEAM Education: Exploring how data science techniques can be used to investigate complex societal issues and social justice topics within STEAM contexts.
- Data-Driven Approaches to Civic Engagement and Social Justice: Integrating data science into STEAM curricula to prepare students for a data-driven society.
Second Session – 9 February 2026, 18:00-20:00
- High-Quality Ready-to-Use Educational Materials: Developing guiding questions, identifying suitable datasets, data cleaning and exploration using digital tools such as CODAP.
- Classroom Applications Across Europe – AI and Machine Learning: Ethical data science education for active citizenship, with practical strategies for introducing AI and ML concepts in schools.
Third Session – 5 March 2026, 18:00-20:00
- Digital and AI Tools for Teaching Data Science: Implementing the DataScEd4CiEn approach in the classroom and aligning it with curricula. Participants will exchange ideas and experiences within an international professional learning community.
Registration
To register, please complete the online form at this LINK
Further Information
For more details about the project “Data Science Education in STEAM for Civic Engagement and Social Justice from the Early Years,” please visit the project website:
https://datasc4ed.euc.ac.cy/
