Slovakia’s Night of Science: Discovering New Possibilities for Education
Slovakia’s Night of Science brings research and innovation closer to the public through experiments, workshops and discussions. It invites visitors of all ages to discover how science shapes everyday life.
The Ministry of Education joined the festival in Bratislava to introduce developments in education and give visitors a chance to experience them in practice.
Visitors discovered the new State Educational Programme through practical activities showcasing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Digital competence, including AI literacy, is part of this shift towards giving pupils the skills to navigate an increasingly digital world critically, safely and responsibly.
Hands-on experiences were at the heart of the activities. Visitors could experiment with a WhalesBot educational robot and explore how robotics and programming can create opportunities for active, technology-enhanced learning. They could also test their knowledge through a short quiz on safe and responsible AI use, bringing topics such as critical thinking, privacy and responsible technology use into an accessible interactive activity.
By combining the new curriculum with hands-on experiences, our participation at the European Researchers’ Night highlighted a simple idea: educational innovation is not about introducing technology for its own sake, but about using it purposefully to create richer and more engaging learning experiences.
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