Community Awakening to the Knowledge and Utility of New Energies
The course, implemented through the Siemens Foundation's STEAM Mobile Classroom, is designed to motivate, sensitize and teach young people from local communities about renewable energies. This practical and direct initiative seeks to bring the knowledge of clean energies, such as solar, wind and biomass, through STEAM methodologies. Its objective is to generate interest and understanding of the positive impact that these energies can have on their communities, preparing participants to face the challenges of the future and explore employment and entrepreneurship options in the sustainable energy sector.
Course Information
Community Awakening to the Knowledge and Utility of New Energies
28.10. – 29.10.2024 – Cartagena, Bolivar
31.10. – 01.11.2024 -Barranquilla, Atlántico
06.11. – 07.11.2024 -Santa Martha, Magdalena
19.11. – 22.11.2024 -Santa Martha, Magdalena
12 hours
No costs
Location: Different Locations
Partner: Fundación Siemens
Form of evaluation: Evaluated by attendance
Criteria to receive the certificate: 100% attendance
Course Characteristics
The Siemens Foundation course, implemented through the STEAM Mobile Classroom, uses a practical, problem-based methodology aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to raise awareness of renewable energy among young people in local communities. The activities are adapted to the reality of each territory, promoting local ownership and strengthening critical and creative skills through interactive workshops. Students develop skills to face future challenges, connecting learning with practical and sustainable solutions for their environments.
What will participants learn?
Participants will learn to identify and understand natural phenomena and real challenges in their environments through problem-based learning (PBL). The course integrates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its content, promoting a deep understanding of sustainability and the transition to clean energy. In addition, participants will strengthen their skills in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM), acquiring knowledge that will enable them to address future challenges in innovative and applicable ways.
Who is it intended for?
The course is aimed primarily at young people and students between the ages of 14 and 28, focusing on specific communities and municipalities such as Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Medellin and San Vicente de Ferrer. This demographic group is considered key to leading the change towards a more sustainable future, and the course seeks to awaken their interest in the knowledge and applications of renewable energies in their local contexts.
Skills that participants can acquire:
Participants will learn to apply STEAM methodologies based on active learning and problem solving, using their local environments and real challenges as a context to develop practical solutions. In addition, they will acquire skills in critical thinking, creativity and collaboration to address issues of energy transition and sustainability, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through workshops and interactive activities, students will also strengthen their capacities in technology and applied science, preparing them to face future challenges in their communities and work contexts.
This course is divided in 4 modules
Module 1 - Computational Thinking and STEAM
Promotes problem-solving and critical thinking skills through activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) methodology, allowing participants to identify and analyze natural phenomena and real problems in their environment.
Module 2 - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
It integrates the SDGs into the content, encouraging students to connect learning to global issues and position themselves as agents of positive change in their communities.
Module 3 - Energy Transition
It presents the basics of the energy transition and how renewable energies contribute to a sustainable future, focusing on technologies such as solar, wind and biomass.
Module 4 - Ecological Restoration
Focused on conservation and ecosystem restoration practices, training participants in the importance of protecting the environment and promoting sustainability at the local level.
Expert Partner -Fundación Siemens
The Siemens Foundation is a non-profit organization supported by Siemens, focused on promoting education, sustainable development and social innovation globally. Its mission is to contribute to social and economic progress through projects that promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education, environmental sustainability, and access to technologies that improve the quality of life in vulnerable communities. The foundation works with various institutions and governments to implement educational and training programs, such as the Mobile Classroom, which seeks to empower young people through hands-on learning in renewable energy and technology.
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