The main objective of the ScreenWise project was to support families, educators, and adult learners in developing healthier and more balanced digital habits. The project aimed to increase awareness about the impact of excessive screen use on wellbeing, communication, and learning, while also providing practical strategies for responsible technology use. A key goal was to develop educational resources and training materials that help parents and adult educators understand digital behaviour patterns and support children in building healthier relationships with technology. The project also aimed to strengthen the competences of adult educators by providing methodologies and tools that can be used in workshops, family education programmes, and community activities. Another important objective was to promote cooperation between partner organisations from different countries, allowing the exchange of good practices and experiences related to digital wellbeing and media education. By combining expertise from different contexts, the consortium aimed to create accessible and practical learning materials that can be used across Europe. Overall, the project aimed to contribute to the promotion of digital wellbeing.
The project “ScreenWise: Guiding Families Towards Healthier Digital Behaviours” was developed in response to the growing concern about excessive and unbalanced screen use among children, adolescents, and families across Europe. Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into daily life, but many parents, educators, and adult learners lack the knowledge and tools needed to guide healthy digital habits. This situation can negatively affect family communication, mental wellbeing, concentration, and social interaction. The partner organisations identified a common need to support families and adult educators in addressing digital overuse and promoting balanced digital lifestyles. Parents often struggle to establish healthy boundaries for screen use, while educators require practical methodologies to discuss digital wellbeing with families. In addition, there is limited accessible training material that connects digital literacy with wellbeing and family communication. Through cooperation between organisations from Germany, Türkiye, Poland, and Slovenia, the project aimed to address these challenges by developing educational resources, training activities, and awareness initiatives.