Learning, Teaching and Traning Activty (LTT) in Messina, Italy
Project: Production of Prototypes with STEAM Content in Maker Workshops Against Climate Change (Eco-Maker)
Project Number: 2023-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000155915
Date: 24–28 February 2025
Location: Messina, Italy
Organizer: FabLab Messina
About the Training
As part of the Erasmus+ Eco-Maker Project, partners and students from Portugal (EduFor), Türkiye (OMEM), Ireland (AISR), Poland (SP50), Spain (UDC) and Italy (FabLab Messina) gathered in Messina, Sicily for a 5-day Learning, Teaching and Training Activity (LTT).
The event focused on STEAM education, electronics, programming, 3D printing, and sustainability, with the goal of equipping participants with innovative tools to fight climate change.
Programme Overview
24 February – Maker Movement
- Icebreaking & team building
- Introduction to FabLab Messina and its objectives Presentation of LTT activities
- Cultural visit of Messina
25 February – Electronic Circuits
- Basics of electronics
- Hands-on experimentation in the laboratory
- Visit to an eco-sustainable facility
26 February – Electronic Development Tools
- Arduino programming basics
- Working with expansion boards and sensors
- Practical experiments with Arduino
27 February – 3D Printing
- Introduction to 3D modelling
- Design and creation of customized models
- Cultural visit to a nearby village
28 February – The EcoMaker Device Against Climate Change
- Presentation of the EMDACC4 device
- Deployment and testing of the device
- Final reflection, greetings, and conclusion of activities
Outcomes of LTT
Strengthened STEAM competences: electronics, Arduino programming, and 3D printing.
Developed understanding of eco-sustainability and climate change mitigation.
Practical experience in designing and deploying the EcoMaker Device (EMDACC4).
Enhanced intercultural dialogue and teamwork through cultural visits and collaborative workshops.
Impact
This LTT highlighted how innovation and technology can support sustainability. By working together across cultures and disciplines, participants took concrete steps toward building eco-friendly prototypes and greener futures.
The Messina LTT was an inspiring and creative experience, proving that collaboration, STEAM education, and sustainability go hand in hand in the fight against climate change.
