Work Package 6 – Dissemination for the Robo STEM Academy project, incorporating the objectives, activities, expected results, indicators, responsibilities, and cost-effectiveness elements.

Work Package 6: Dissemination – Summary

Specific Objectives

WP6 aims to:

• Promote the Robo STEM Academy results and increase awareness of digital transformation in education.
• Demonstrate the project’s robot-based educational tools to improve digital readiness, resilience, and capacity, particularly in VET and secondary education.
• Showcase innovative content and methodologies to teachers and trainers in partner countries.
• Highlight the educational value of STEM while linking it to cultural heritage and fostering inclusion and diversity.

Main Results

• Improved awareness and understanding of digital readiness and transformation across schools and institutions.
• 8 dissemination activities: 7 in-person events (3 in Bulgaria, 2 in Romania, 2 in Slovakia) + 1 continuous online dissemination stream.
• Participation of at least 290 individuals across the 7 events.
• Ongoing dissemination activities targeting over 100,000 people annually and 500,000 total reach via online platforms, websites, media, and social networks.
• Expansion of the Robo STEM Academy network to include 30+ additional institutions from at least 5 more EU countries.

Activities Overview

• Activity 1–3 (Bulgaria): Led by the National STEM Center, IICT, and Nikola Tesla Academy. Public, academic, and community events involving Bulgarian teachers, students, and Ukrainian learners.
• Activity 4–5 (Slovakia): Led by TUKE and SPŠE. Academic event for researchers and community event for students and parents.
• Activity 6–7 (Romania): Led by ANBPR and Liceul Tehnologic Cezar Nicolau. Public and community events targeting educational institutions and local communities.
• Activity 8 (Ongoing Dissemination): Led by all partners; includes a project website, partner institutional websites, media outreach, and publications in English, Bulgarian, Romanian, Slovak, and Ukrainian.

Expected Results

• EU-wide visibility of project outcomes.
• At least 75% positive participant feedback per event.
• Significant increase in traffic to the project website after each event.
• Enhanced cooperation between institutions, teachers, and students on STEM and digital topics.
• Development of a cross-country community of practice in Robo-STEM.

Indicators

Quantitative:

• Number of participants per event.
• Event duration (minimum 90 minutes).
• Website traffic increase (min. 10% after each event).
• Minimum 50% of participants completing evaluation surveys.
• Minimum 3 questions asked per discussion topic during Q&As.

Qualitative:

• Participant satisfaction (minimum 75% positive feedback).
• Analysis of feedback identifying at least one improvement area per event.
• Quality of presentations, materials, and organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Bulgaria (NSC, IICT, Nikola Tesla Academy): Host public, expert, and community events; coordinate national dissemination.
• Slovakia (TUKE, SPŠE): Host academic and community events; extend outreach via academic and alumni networks.
• Romania (ANBPR, Liceul Cezar Nicolau): Lead national dissemination and host events with media coverage.
• All Partners: Contribute to ongoing dissemination via websites, publications, and social media.