Apps for Good has been implemented in Portugal since 2014 and it aims to transform education system as traditional methods are no longer working on student’s engagement. Through an online platform, students and teachers have access to creative and inclusive digital courses using technology to promote new ways of working on classroom, based on 4 pillars: 1) Tech + problem solving + entrepreneurship We teach how technology can be applied to solve a problem, along with improving young people’s confidence and skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication. We focus on relevant, up-to-date technologies and on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of United State. 2) Student- driven learning for good Students work in teams to solve a problem they are passionate about. We teach young people to be active and aware citizens contributing to making the world a better place. 3) Transformation of teaching practice & pedagogy We work with schools and support teachers. This deepens our impact, delivers scale and helps us reach a more diverse student group. We use an innovative pedagogy partnering with teachers to ensure this works in the classroom. We focus on teachers training and direct support to build their confidence on applying new ways of teaching. 4) Real world context They are developing real apps linked with their reality draw on real world experts.
