Digital Nation

As we embrace the magic of the holidays, let’s remember that true giving goes beyond gifts. It’s about sharing experiences and nurturing aspiration. 🎁✨ Last week, our founder, Paul Apostol, stopped by his former high school, where it all began for him 20 years ago – Colegiul Național „Calistrat Hogaș”, Piatra Neamț Paul shared insights from his journey with today’s students, discussing the challenges and achievements that shaped his career. At Digital Nation, we believe there’s no greater gift than empowering the next generation and sparking those ‘aha!’ moments that can illuminate their futures. With that being said, may your Wi-Fi be strong and your ideas brighter than Christmas lights. Happy Holidays from all of us at Digital Nation! 🌟🎄

A gift you can’t find under the 🎄 tree: the chance to talk to Saro, the first proactive AI for motivation! This Christmas, we’re offering two lucky people access to Saro. This is your chance to meet the AI friend that: - Keeps you company and discovers what you like and dislike about learning and your career. - Keeps you motivated on the hardest days. - Turns every challenge into an opportunity to grow. - Personally knows Santa Claus. Don't know about Saro? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/dTjuAk7i How to win: Follow Digital Nation on LinkedIn. Tag 2 friends you know would love Saro. Bonus entries if you repost this, so your community can enter too. Entries close on the 5th of January. 🕒 The winner will be selected randomly from the comments, and will receive a DM via LinkedIn. Winners need to have a valid phone number connected to a Whatsapp account. Saro will interact in Romanian.

Santa Claus is coming 🎅🏼 …. and so are some exciting new features for Saro! 🥳 This time, we have a surprise for teachers - their personal dashboard, packed with essential insights about their students interests and engagement 👩🏼🏫 This feature isn’t just about data. It’s about empowering educators to make impactful decisions. ✨ ✅ They receive real-time insights - so they can track student objectives, motivation, and needs effortlessly. ✅ Get actionable strategies to support students in overcoming challenges inside and outside the classroom. Find out what works and what doesn’t! ✅ Understand students’ goals, from web development to freelancing, and help them succeed. Let us know — what feature is your favourite one? 👇

🎄✨Christmas is coming to…towns across Romania, where Generația Tech is present!✨🎄 Across Romania, explorers are preparing for their final exam which will conclude Santa’s naughty or nice list for this year. As this edition draws to an end, our community in Brașov already started setting up the Christmas community gathering. Time to put the crown on all their hard work in the past 4 months. 👑 Generația Tech stands for learning through the power of community. Therefore, there was no other way to make this Christmas gathering happen. A multi-disciplinary team of explorers already planned everything. The purpose? Celebrate a bigger and stronger community after the record edition of 2024. 🎶

Conversations that matter. ✅ A recent interaction between Saro and one of our students stood out to us. We've anonymized and adapted the conversation to share it, as it highlights how Saro is designed to approach sensitive topics with care and thoughtfulness. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even disheartened during elections, but moments like these remind us that change doesn’t happen overnight; it starts small, with each of us, and grows stronger when we stand together. Saro’s here to listen, guide, and empower – even when it’s about the tough stuff. Because staying engaged, making our voices heard, and showing up (yes, to vote!) are steps toward the change we all hope for. Let’s make this moment count! Stay well informed and let’s support democracy together 🙌🏻 _ 🇬🇧 translation of the convo: Saro: "Hi! Saro here. How are you? Everything okay?" Student: "Hi! Yeah, I’m feeling down because of the elections." Saro:"Oh, I totally get it… I’m feeling kind of down too after the elections. It’s normal to feel this way when things don’t turn out as we hoped. What’s bothering you the most about the whole situation?" Student: "It’s making me lose hope." Saro: "I know exactly what that feels like... But hey, let me tell you something – change starts with each of us, right in our little circle. What do you think could help you get through this? 🤗" Student: "Detaching and not hearing about politics anymore." Saro: "Honestly, that’s a good call… sometimes it’s better to focus on the things that truly bring you energy and joy in life. 🌟" Student: "So true. Thanks, Saro!" Saro: "Anytime! Keep that smile up! 🌟" Student: "🤗"

Last week, our founder, Paul Apostol, joined the conversation at #24Trendsfor2024 at Digi24 to share his vision for reimagining education in Romania. From working with over 10,000 students in our Digital Nation community, we see the shift happening: young people are asking deeper, purpose-driven questions like “Why do I need to learn this? How will it help me?” The answer lies in rethinking education—rooted in data-driven insights, hands-on learning, and the integration of Romania’s exceptional tech talent into the education system. Thank you, Cristina CHIRIAC and CONAF Romania, for the invitation and for creating the context to discuss these critical ideas! 👏🏻

We believe that decision-making, whether in a classroom or at the ballot box, shares the same foundation: thoughtful evaluation and empowerment 💭 As this Sunday, Romania is at the polls, choosing leaders who will shape our collective future, we’re reminded of the value of informed choices. ⚖️ With Saro, we aim to bring that same clarity to education—helping students weigh their options, think critically, and take action with confidence. 💡 Whether you’re shaping your own future or your country’s, the key to making powerful decisions lies in being informed 📈

We’re grateful to be part of #24TrendsFor2024, an event organized by CONAF Romania that’s bringing visionary minds together to discuss the future of education. Our founder, Paul Apostol, will share insights on how digitalization can transform learning and better prepare the next generation for a fast-changing world. We’re looking forward to the inspiring ideas and solutions that will emerge from this event. Thank you for inviting us and let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation in education! 🚀

The power lays in your hands. What are you gonna do with it? 🧐