From 9 to 13 February 2026, SocieTeQ implemented a 5-day workshop series in Patras, Greece, under the Erasmus+ project:
Journey from Digital Addiction to Creativity (DBYY) Erasmus+ KA210-SCH – Small-scale Partnerships in School Education
The workshops took place at the POS4WORK co-working space (69 Dimitriou Gounari St.) and focused on managing digital addiction through positive guidance.
🎯 Objectives
The initiative focused on:
enhancing digital awareness
promoting healthy digital habits
developing tools to prevent and manage digital addiction
At the same time, emphasis was placed on creating educational material that can be utilized across various target groups:
educators
parents
students
🤝 The Partnership
The project is implemented by:
SELÇUKLU ATATURK ANADOLU LISESI (Konya, Türkiye) – Coordinator
Istituto Istruzione Superiore Liceo Medi (Sicily, Italy) – Partner
SocieTeQ (Patras, Greece) – Partner & Workshops Host
The workshops were attended by educators from the partner organizations, which consist of school units from Turkey and Italy
🧩 Structure & Methodology
Each day (09:00 – 14:00) was structured to cover both the theoretical and practical needs of the different target groups (educators, parents, and students).
The methodology was based on:
Presentations
Interactive discussion and communication
Digital quizzes
Non-formal education exercises
Scenario-based learning
This approach ensures the transfer of knowledge in a participatory, experiential, and directly applicable manner.
📅 Thematic Sessions & Trainers
Monday, Feb 9th | Evangelos Batalis – ICT Expert: Digital safety and online behavior
Tuesday, Feb 10th | Grigoris Archimandritis – Project Manager: Digital habits and creative use of technology
Wednesday, Feb 11th | Vasilis Giannakopoulos – Sociologist: Social impact of digital behavior
Thursday, Feb 12th | Elpida Bardaka – Psychologist: Psychological effects and management of digital addiction
Friday, Feb 13th | Nikos Lekkos – Pedagogical Consultant: Pedagogical approaches and practical applications
The workshop implementation period coincided with Tsiknopempti and the Patras Carnival season, offering participants a unique cultural experience.
Η περίοδος υλοποίησης των workshops συνέπεσε με την Τσικνοπέμπτη και την εορταστική περίοδο του Πατρινού Καρναβαλιού, προσφέροντας στους συμμετέχοντες μια μοναδική πολιτιστική εμπειρία.
On Thursday, February 12th, a social dinner with live Greek music was held, strengthening networking and the exchange of experiences among participants.
🌍 Added Value
The Workshops
Strengthened international cooperation between educators.
Provided transferable tools for classroom use.
Contributed to a common framework for understanding digital addiction.
Supported the dissemination of results to multiple target groups.
The implementation of this 5-day workshop series in Patras marked a significant milestone for SocieTeQ, as it was its first organized educational activity within the framework of a European project.
This experience confirmed the importance of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the connection between education, technology, and social innovation.
At SocieTeQ, we are delighted with this first step and look forward with optimism to the continuation of the DBYY project, as well as the development of new initiatives that enhance digital well-being and education at a European level.
