Ovar Forma – Ensino e Formação, Lda is a partner in the “Upskilling school staff responsible for psychological and social support to identify, report and prevent “Gaming Disorders”” project, which will take place between 2023 and 2024 and has partners from Portugal, Spain, Germany, Cyprus, Ireland e Austria.
Project objectives:
- Equip teachers and educational staff with the necessary competencies and tools to effectively handle challenges arising from digital transformation, specifically focusing on Gaming Disorders;
- Educate young individuals on the concept of digital/virtual identity and help them differentiate it from their real-life identity;
- Educate youngsters about building a healthy relationship with online gaming and the Internet, emphasizing responsible and balanced usage;
- Create an evidence-based pedagogical programme tailored for educational staff to enhance their ability to prevent, identify, and report risk behaviours and Gaming Disorders;
- Organize a sensitization campaign targeted at students to raise awareness about responsible Internet use and the importance of cultivating healthy online habits.
Final Results:
- Publication: “Epidemiology of Gaming Disorders in the Schools: its impact and socio-pedagogical suggestions on how to address it”;
- Psycho-Pedagogical Guide for Educators;
- Pedagogical Materials for Awareness Campaigns about Gaming Disorders;
- Enhanced Preparedness of Educational Staff.