The project main aim is: Acquisition of basic financial knowledge and practical skills in the use of mobile applications by children and young people through funny and attractive trainings in modern information and communication technologies.
Specific objectives
Application of modern technologies for the formation of future financial aware consumers;
Raising awareness of young people in using financial products and services;
Promotion of the library as the only public organization conducting activities in the acquisition of basic financial knowledge and skills based on modern information and communication technologies;
Creating a sustainable model of an innovative environment in public libraries.
To achieve them was developed and implemented an innovative service in public cultural institution - library - namely free training in initial financial literacy. An interactive educational environment is built, including tablets, smartphones, laptops, desktop computers and interactive whiteboard. The technical tools are used as a medium for the transfer of knowledge and information; the methods of presentation and visualization are applied. A trainer’s capacity in initial financial literacy for children and youth is built. A dynamic model of offering service by means of modern technologies is created. The materials and resources are available through a subdomain of the project, Slide Share and You Tube platforms of library and can be used by those who wish to develop a similar service. The classes are held in an informal setting. Role-playing games and simulations that encourage direct communication, dialogue and discussion are applied.
There were trainings on financial literacy games - "Cash Flow" and "Smart money" where the participants are applied the acquired during the workshops knowledge. They visit a bank office, where they are introduced to POS, ATM devices and services. The project was presented at 12 international, national and regional meetings.