How can European families successfully combine manual creativity with the mindful use of digital technologies? Certainly, to build effective educational tools, we must start by listening to the real protagonists of the sector. Right now, the international consortium has reached a fundamental milestone. We are talking about the launch of the data collection campaign for the DIY Parents project, an initiative aimed at mapping habits, barriers, and learning interests within the household. To learn more about our ongoing educational initiatives, feel free to visit the Polygonal news section.
The Three Pillars of International Online Research
First of all, the ongoing investigation does not target just a single group of people. In fact, to achieve a deep and comprehensive overview, the research team developed three different anonymous surveys available directly online. Each module analyzes the main topic from a specific and complementary perspective.
However, filling out the forms takes only a few minutes. The questions use an immediate evaluation scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Choose your Profile and Complete the Survey
Moreover, you can make an immediate contribution to our European research by clicking on the specific link according to your profile:
- 📋 Are you a Parent or a family figure? Share your daily habits and challenges by filling out the Online Survey for Parents.
- 🏫 Are you an Educator, trainer, or workshop facilitator? Help us understand the training needs for adult learning by filling out the Online Survey for Educators.
- 🧠 Are you a Family Support or Child Well-being Professional? Share your insights on the relational impact of practical activities by filling out the Online Survey for Well-being Professionals.
Sustainability, Technology, and the Right to Repair
In addition, the surveys delve into modern concepts that are crucial for European community policies. This includes environmental sustainability and circular economy through the “Right to Repair” concept. The project aims to encourage families to repurpose toys, clothes, or small household objects. Therefore, manual learning becomes a practical tool to reduce the daily ecological footprint. A major focus also concerns parental digital mediation, to promote a safe and meaningful approach to technology with children.
In conclusion, the data collected across Italy and Europe will directly guide the development of future DIY Parents training modules. Surely, the active participation of citizens and professionals will allow us to create free, practical tools tailored to real needs.