Creating interactive scenes and comics with Scratch Jr.

During the 2023 EU Code Week campaign, Malta placed first among all participating countries with 738 registered activities per capita. To celebrate this success, the Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills in collaboration with the Secretariat for Catholic Education and eSkills Malta Foundation  are organising a Coding Celebration event during which learners who are in primary years 5 and 6 are encouraged to participate in a coding task.

This activity is part of an eTwinning Project called Across the Skies, between Sept '24 and May '25.

During this activity, students will learn about:

- what is AI

- how AI and other emerging technologies can help save the environment

- students will need to reflect and come up with an idea of how to use AI to safeguard migratory birds, especially Owls.

This training programme offers SME employees a comprehensive introduction to business intelligence (BI) tools and techniques, empowering them to leverage data-driven insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning. Participants will explore the core components of BI, including data warehousing, data visualization, reporting, and analytics. The course will cover key concepts such as data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), data modelling, and data governance. Practical sessions will focus on utilizing popular BI software platforms to extract, analyse, and visualize data, enabling participants to derive actionable insights and drive business performance. Description: In today's data-driven business landscape, the ability to harness the power of business intelligence is essential for SMEs seeking to gain a competitive edge and achieve sustainable growth. This training programme equips participants with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to unlock the full potential of BI tools and technologies. Through interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to effectively collect, analyse, and interpret data to gain valuable insights into market trends, customer behaviour, and operational performance. By mastering the fundamentals of BI, participants will be empowered to make data-driven decisions, optimize business processes, and drive innovation within their organizations. Outcomes: Upon completion of the training programme, participants will: Understand the core principles and concepts of business intelligence, including data warehousing, data modelling, and data visualization. Gain proficiency in using BI software tools to extract, transform, and analyse data from various sources. Develop the skills to create informative and visually appealing reports and dashboards to communicate insights effectively. Learn best practices for data governance, data quality management, and ensuring data security and compliance. Apply business intelligence techniques to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and operational improvement within their SMEs. Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, fostering innovation and strategic alignment across all levels of the organisation.