The ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Blue Hall of the Rectorate Building of Yeditepe University. Following a project period filled with creative, educational, and awareness-oriented activities, students, children, academics, and all contributing stakeholders came together to celebrate this special day.

The event began with an opening speech by Prof. Dr. Altan Kar. During the speech, the contribution of SETAP in helping children use technology consciously, productively, and from a sustainable perspective was emphasized, along with the importance of university–local government collaborations and the achievements gained throughout the project.

Afterward, participants watched the SETAP activity video, which highlighted the workshops, activities, and developmental progress achieved during the project. An e-exhibition featuring the children’s creative works was also displayed and received great interest from attendees.

One of the most meaningful moments of the ceremony was the certificate presentation. Certificates were awarded to stakeholders who contributed to the project, children who actively participated in the workshops, and E-Commerce Department students who dedicated their efforts throughout the process. The happiness of the children and the pride of their families created some of the most memorable moments of the day.

SETAP was not only a project, but also a meaningful learning journey that supported children in building a healthy relationship with technology, strengthened creativity, and fostered sustainable thinking skills. We would like to thank all academics, students, families, and stakeholders who contributed to this process, and we look forward to meeting again in future projects with new student participation and continued support.

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Led by Psychologist and Yeditepe HR Coordinator Alev Çolak, the workshop encouraged active participation through fun mental games, concentration-building exercises, and teamwork-oriented activities. Throughout the session, a dynamic learning environment was created to support not only cognitive development but also self-confidence, communication, and social interaction skills.

In today’s world, where children are constantly surrounded by intense digital stimulation and may struggle to maintain focus for extended periods, workshops like these play an important role in strengthening mental resilience. Through gamified exercises and interactive activities, children became more actively engaged in the learning process and had the opportunity to recognize and improve their thinking abilities. This experience emphasized not only the transfer of knowledge but also learning through active participation and experience.

From a parental perspective, this workshop provides an environment that contributes not only to children’s academic growth but also to essential life skills. Abilities such as attention management, patient thinking, analytical reasoning, and collaborative problem-solving help children develop stronger foundations both in school and in their social relationships. These gains support children in becoming more conscious and effective learners.

The experiences gained during the workshop also translate directly into real-life situations. Skills such as problem-solving, thoughtful decision-making, and effective collaboration within a group help children respond more positively and constructively to everyday challenges. In this regard, the Brain Exercise Workshop represents a valuable long-term contribution to both children’s mental and social development.

This interactive workshop, where children had the opportunity to both learn and enjoy themselves, once again highlighted SETAP’s sustainable and inclusive educational approach.

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As part of the SETAP (Sustainable Technological Adaptation Project), carried out in collaboration between Yeditepe University’s E-Commerce Department and Ataşehir Municipality, a special workshop will be held this week to both engage and support the development of our children in a fun and meaningful way.

Through the “Brain Exercise Workshop”, children will participate in interactive activities designed to support their attention, memory, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills. In today’s world, where children are exposed to constant digital stimuli, maintaining focus and developing mental awareness have become increasingly important. This workshop aims to contribute to their cognitive and psychological development.

Led by Psychologist and HR Coordinator Alev Çolak, a faculty member of Yeditepe University, the event will include fun mental games, attention-enhancing activities, and teamwork-based exercises. The workshop is designed to encourage active participation from children while also strengthening their self-confidence, communication, and social interaction skills in an enjoyable learning environment.

Workshop Details:

Instructor: Alev Çolak – Psychologist, HR Coordinator / Yeditepe University
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ferhatpaşa Ataevi SHM

To date, SETAP workshops have supported children in developing a balanced relationship with technology while encouraging them to think, create, and produce. In the coming periods, these workshops will continue with different themes and instructors.

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In this special event, children experienced a unique and creative way of expressing their daily lives and emotions through art. Throughout the workshop, the children created personal collage pages reflecting their inner worlds, inspired by the idea of designing their own diaries. Using colorful papers, various textures, images, and everyday objects, these works allowed children to reveal both their imagination and their self-expression skills.

Each child designed a “diary page” carrying traces of their own life, combining their emotions, thoughts, and observations through a visual storytelling language. This process not only encouraged artistic production but also supported children in getting to know themselves better and becoming more aware of their inner worlds.

The collage-based activities carried out during the workshop strengthened the children’s ability to bring separate pieces together into a meaningful whole. This method contributed to both problem-solving and creative thinking skills, making the learning process more active and enjoyable.

The SETAP Workshops will continue to support children in developing production-oriented thinking within a technology-driven world while expanding their spaces for creative expression.

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Within the scope of SETAP (Sustainable Technological Adaptation Project), carried out in collaboration with Yeditepe University’s Department of E-Commerce and Ataşehir Municipality, children are invited this week to a colorful workshop focused on creativity, imagination, and self-expression!

In this special event titled “Dear Diary Workshop: Expressing Yourself with Collage, Color, and Everyday Objects”, children will explore the art of collage, experience the emotional impact of colors, and reinterpret everyday objects from a creative perspective.

Throughout the workshop, children will design their own unique collage pages using different textures, colors, patterns, and visuals. In doing so, they will not only experience artistic production processes but also discover different ways to freely express their thoughts and emotions.

Today, such creative and hands-on workshops help children improve their fine motor skills, increase their focus, and strengthen their imagination. At the same time, expressing oneself through art supports self-confidence development and helps children gain emotional awareness.

Through collage work, children will learn how to combine multiple elements to create new meanings, thereby developing creative thinking skills while also being introduced to the concepts of transformation and reuse in production processes.

Workshop Details:
Instructor: Research Assistant Zeynep Sarı, Yeditepe University Graphic Design Department
Date: May 13, 2026, Wednesday
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Ferhatpaşa Ataevi SHM

As part of SETAP workshops, children continue to experience new activities every week in the fields of art, design, technology, and sustainability alongside their mentors from the Department of E-Commerce.

This week as well, they will come together in a joyful new workshop centered around colors, imagination, and creative storytelling!

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The event took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Ferhatpaşa Ataevi SHM under the guidance of Research Assistant Bike Başaran from the Department of Textile and Fashion Design at Yeditepe University. The workshop focused on sustainable fashion, recycling, and conscious consumption. Throughout the activities, the aim was not only for children to create designs, but also to encourage them to think about production processes, resource use, and environmental impacts.

Using wool pieces and various other materials, participants engaged in creative design activities. In this way, children had the opportunity to experience how materials considered “waste” could be reused and transformed. The hands-on practices supported the concepts of recycling, reuse, and environmentally friendly production through concrete examples.

Throughout the workshop, the objectives were for children to:

• develop awareness about sustainable living,
• understand the importance of the conscious use of natural resources,
• strengthen their creative thinking and problem-solving skills,
• question the environmental impacts of consumption habits.

The original works produced at the end of the event demonstrated that children were able to combine their imagination with environmental awareness. Important insights were gained regarding sustainability as not only protecting the environment, but also rethinking production and consumption habits.

In the coming weeks, new workshops focusing on technology, design, and sustainability will continue to be implemented.

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