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Smartphones are mind-blowing (S.P.A.M) is a project created by 4 students, a youth worker and few volunteers from Estonia, who are interested in tackling overconsumption of social media, games and entertainment in smart devices. Alongside estonians, group from Bulgaria and Iceland will join the mission. The objective of the project is to reduce extended use of smart gadgets and improve social skills and creativity of the participants. Also, bring awareness to dangers and potential threats associated with using internet and educate users to navigate safely and protect their device and data. S.P.A.M will achieve this by having their target group, primary school students, participate in project's curriculum that will guide them to develop social skills through social activities, team-building exercises and group projects such as presentations, orienting, board game gatherings, volunteering at animal shelters. During the period, target group will be monitored by frequent surveys to determine their progress as well as assess their mindset towards technology use. The goal is not to completely distance participants from smart devices, some activities will require smartphone use, but rather teach them to use these devices beyond just entertainment and games. The impact S.P.A.M is looking to create is to have the participants use their technology for education and information gathering, keeping games and entertainment at moderate levels. Also, value socializing and teamwork more, creating the mindset of successful leaders and professionals that will help them in their future careers. For non-participants, after S.P.A.M has completed it's curriculum, an e-book describing the project in full detail will be available for free.
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