We are pleased to inform you that Sofia Tech Park and Out Loud Foundation are organizing the third edition of the educational initiative for a safe online presence Smart Scroll Academy. The Academy will bring together dozens of children aged 11 to 17 with leading European and Bulgarian professionals in the fields of journalism, audio visual arts, cybersecurity and psychology, who will guide them on how to be smart and cautious on the Internet and on social media.
Smart Scroll Academy will be held from 30 June to 25 July 2025 in the Smart Classroom, Incubator Building of Sofia Tech Park. The classes will be held from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 16.00 and each course will last for one week. During the Smart Scroll Academy, the young participants will develop their media literacy and digital responsibility and build their critical thinking and misinformation recognition skills through interactive modules led by experienced experts. The students will learn how to:
- Analyze information, differentiate between facts and opinions, and evaluate the credibility of sources;
- Solve problems and develop a systematic approach to challenges;
- Improve communication skills, articulate their arguments clearly and defend their ideas;
- Make informed decisions, build logical thinking skills and evaluate evidence rather than relying on emotions or social media influence.
During the Academy, experts from Sofia Tech Park will introduce students to the world of science and technology through interactive activities and discussions on key topics such as cybersecurity, supercomputers, the role of science in the battle against fake news and more.
More information about the program, speakers and registration: