TINKER (an auThentIc learNing and gender inclusive frameworK for tEaching infoRmatics in schools across Europe)
TINKER, co-funded by the European Union (2024-2026) stands for ‘an auThentIc learNing and gender inclusive frameworK for tEaching infoRmatics in schools across Europe'. Its mission is to revolutionise informatics education in upper primary and lower secondary schools by using real-life tasks that help students connect classroom learning with practical experiences. In collaboration with Scientix, the project promotes gender-inclusive teaching practices creating positive student-centred environments that celebrate diversity.
Current and expected outcomes:
- In 2025, we published the TINKER resources including: The TINKER framework and toolkit, the Transnational report on state of the art and needs, and the Trainer's handbook and Training course modules.
- We also trained over 100 TINKER master trainers who have gone to amplify the project's message and trained over 300 of their peers in their national contexts and languages on the framework and methodology.
In 2026, a digital repository, an e-learning platform and a European Schoolnet MOOC will complete the Tinker toolkit. Tinker will additionally support a Scientix Award as part of the STEM Discovery Campaign.
Website: https://tinker-project.eu/
Duration: 2024 - 2026
Funding: Erasmus+
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