Collaborative online learning: Fostering teamwork through digital escape games
Collaborative online learning: Fostering teamwork through digital escape games People collaborate in different ways: some jump in immediately, ready to lead and think out loud, while others need a moment to quietly observe and process before they contribute their best idea. Good collaborative learning design makes room for various methods and behaviours, and digital escape […]
What the GEM 2025/2026 report tells us about youth, entrepreneurship and social impact
What the GEM 2025/2026 report tells us about youth, entrepreneurship and social impact Entrepreneurship is no longer only about starting a business. For many young people, it is also a way to create social and environmental impact. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Global Report shows this clearly. Based on more than 160,000 interviews across 53 economies, […]
Failing forward: Why safe experimentation is essential in social entrepreneurship
Failing forward: Why safe experimentation is essential in social entrepreneurship In traditional education systems, failure is often penalised. Mistakes lower grades. Wrong answers carry consequences. Risk-taking is discouraged in favour of certainty. Yet in the real world, especially in social entrepreneurship, failure is not a weakness. It is a process. If we are preparing young […]
The future of learning is playful: Predictions for 2030
The future of learning is playful: Predictions for 2030 Imagine stepping into a classroom without desks. Instead, you put on a lightweight headset and suddenly you’re standing inside an ancient civilisation, exploring its streets and marketplaces. In another room, a group of young social innovators collaborate with a generative AI mentor to design inclusive enterprises […]
Playing smarter: how AI is reshaping youth social entrepreneurship
Playing smarter: how AI is reshaping youth social entrepreneurship Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant or abstract concept. For young people engaged in social entrepreneurship, AI is increasingly becoming a practical tool that supports creativity and problem-solving. When combined with game-based learning approaches, such as escape rooms and serious games, AI opens new pathways […]
Inclusive design: Adapting escape games for learners with diverse needs
Every learner thinks and learns differently. Some need extra time, others process visually, and many thrive when they can move, play, and collaborate. Inclusive gamification recognises this diversity and turns it into a strength. When digital games are designed to be accessible from the start, they don’t just invite participation; they inspire it.
Five ways educators can use escape rooms to teach critical thinking
Young people’s critical thinking skills can be strengthened with the help of digital escape rooms. They create an interactive environment where students must analyse information, make decisions, and defend their choices by fusing puzzles, teamwork, and real-world challenges.
Youth driving change: inspiring stories of young changemakers
The world is changing fast, and young people are not just watching from the sidelines, they are leading the change. From fighting climate change to creating tech solutions for social problems, youth-led initiatives prove that young people bring fresh ideas, energy, and courage to tackle issues that older generations often overlook or approach cautiously.
From Netflix to nonprofits: What pop culture teaches us about social entrepreneurship
Streaming platforms have turned us into puzzle-solvers, strategists, and armchair entrepreneurs. Whether it’s cheering on a mastermind in Money Heist, biting our nails through Squid Game, or pitching along with hopefuls on Shark Tank, we’re drawn to stories of people facing impossible odds and finding creative ways out.
Connecting the dots: How Erasmus+ projects can be synergised to foster youth social entrepreneurship
Across Europe, youth entrepreneurship is gaining momentum, not just as a tool for employability but as a platform for social innovation and community impact. The Erasmus+ Programme has played a central role in supporting this movement, funding diverse projects that empower young people to develop the skills, confidence and creativity needed to launch meaningful initiatives.