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Project Objective:
To introduce innovative ways of using technology.
Encourage self confidence and group interaction
A creative approach to learning about environmental concerns.
Encourage respect for each other and the environment.
To keep the participants and tutors actively engaged and having fun.

What do you need?

- Digital Camera

- Computer

- 3G Phone

For News Stories on this Project:
Silicon Republic
The Irish Times

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environment icon iTrek

What is it?

iTrek is a collaboration of SWICN Computer Clubhouse and elevate learning atThe Digital Hub. In this week long educational programme, young people explore environmental and cultural issues with the aid of digital technology. During the programme, young people were immersed in a role-playing games as Eco Heroes, where they became participants in a treasure hunt which brought them around the city, up to the zoo and beyond to track down digital clues.

What did you do?

The young Eco Heroes were equipped with 3G mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and other high tech equipment to help them in their adventure. The Eco Heroes’ days consisted of tech training in the morning and this was then applied to their missions in the afternoon. At the end of each busy day, they reported back their findings to Commander Jack, via a Big Brother style video diary room.

iTrek 2008 also had a cross-border dimension, with the Eco Heroes communicating with colleagues in Belfast. On the final day, both groups of Eco Heroes joined forces for the Ultimate Challenge: to reclaim a beach in Co. Louth.

Showcase 2008

Photos: Marc O'Sullivan

The iTrek 2008 showcase event was held on 30^th July, where the Eco Heroes’ work was displayed and they received their prizes for saving the planet. Speakers at the event were Tony O’Rourke, Secretary of the South West Inner City Network (SWICN) and Philip Flynn from The Digital Hub. MC's for the day were Omarou and Megan who did an excellent job. Special achievement awards were presented by superhero Data to eco heroes who gained the highest number of points over the course of the week.

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Here's what we did in 2007

Click here to access the YouTube multiplayer - (4 videos)

Did you enjoy it?

Here's some comments from 2007 participants

"I like that we were using all the technology for all different things...the fact that you can have a laugh and do something good as well....its not like school...you can use a lot more advanced technology and its not hard, so you can do better stuff that you thought you couldn't have."- Louise Nolan

"I'd switch off up there, but we were active in this project, school you're just sitting there listening to some person talk and with this one they brought you out and made you use technology... I got to know new people and I got to learn about the environment and technology and other stuff"- Rebecca Nolan

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