Promoting education

Driving digitalization forward

Social responsibility is deeply anchored in Covestro's corporate culture. The company's approach aims at improving quality of life for people. After all, Covestro benefits from a prosperous environment around its sites, where a majority of Covestro's employees live.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, Covestro held talks with local authorities years ago to identify the areas in which Covestro's support is needed. Almost all municipalities mentioned digitalization as a key area for improvement. Schools and other educational institutions, in particular, often do not have access to the proper equipment. Hence, Covestro donations mainly support projects that accelerates the digital transformation around its three NRW sites in Leverkusen, Dormagen and Krefeld-Uerdingen and increase the educational opportunities for pupils.

Social commitment in Leverkusen

Training center for teachers: Media studio

In 2019, Covestro supported the construction of a Media studio in Leverkusen. A financial contribution from the company helped the city to build a central, innovative training center for teachers with state-of-the-art equipment - including interactive, mobile touchscreens, notebooks, tablets, and teaching software. The media studio offers teachers the opportunity to deal with challenges associated with digitization through practical exercises.

Dr. Daniel Koch (left), Head of Covestro's NRW sites, and Leverkusen's Mayor Uwe Richrath (center) during the opening of the media studio in 2019.

Teachers need to have access to state-of-the-art hardware and software. This is the only way they can align their lessons with the latest digital technology and teach students how to handle new media – in particular as they prepare for their professional careers. The Media studio helps teachers to structure their lessons in a more effective, diverse and productive way. This is something everyone can benefit from.

Further Information

Selection of other educational projects that Covestro has supported in Leverkusen

Social commitment in Dormagen

DINT Forum as a multi-media learning facility

Covestro supported the construction of a central, alternative learning facility at the Volkshochschule Dormagen in 2018. The DINT Forum is designed to offer school children, trainees, companies and associations a multi-media learning environment. Guests can learn more about topics related to digitalization, computer sciences, natural sciences and technology.

Erik Lierenfeld (center), Mayor of the city of Dormagen, Dr. Ute Müller-Eisen, former Head of Politics at Covestro in North Rhine-Westphalia, and Dr. Daniel Koch (right), Managing Director of Covestro’s facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia, stand in front of the active panel, the heart of the DINT Forum.

Thanks to a donation from Covestro, the training room at the DINT Forum was equipped with a digital active panel. It allows students to write or draw all at the same time. In addition, the active panel can upload content and materials directly to connected mobile devices, supporting collaborative learning and teaching. iPads, laptops, printers, and instructional software are now available in this “digital classroom” to ensure a multimedia learning experience.

Further Information

Selection of other educational projects that Covestro has supported in Dormagen

Social commitment in Krefeld-Uerdingen

Promoting media competence in Krefeld-Uerdingen: Zentrum für digitale Lernwelten

As of November 2018, schools in Krefeld have a central location for digital education at the Zentrum für digitale Lernwelten. The center is a place where teachers can take training courses and learn about digital devices and media. The offer is also available to school children for extra-curricular learning.

Thanks to support from Covestro, the center was able to purchase modern presentation technologies such as projectors, a smart TV and smart board, learning software like Ozebot, Calliope and Lego WeDo, and laptops, 3D printers and an audio system. With the help of learning apps and content tailored to individual learning levels, students can learn more about algorithms, programming and the control of complex technologies.

This allows them to program Lego robots, for instance, which then automatically move blocks from A to B to load and unload them. Students learn basic digital skills and more challenging programming abilities in a entertaining manner. Teachers also benefit from it. They can decide which devices and programs are suitable for their lessons.

Thanks to support from Covestro, the center was able to purchase modern presentation technologies such as projectors, a smart TV and smart board, learning software like Ozebot, Calliope and Lego WeDo, and laptops, 3D printers and an audio system. With the help of learning apps and content tailored to individual learning levels, students can learn more about algorithms, programming and the control of complex technologies.

This allows them to program Lego robots, for instance, which then automatically move blocks from A to B to load and unload them. Students learn basic digital skills and more challenging programming abilities in a entertaining manner. Teachers also benefit from it. They can decide which devices and programs are suitable for their lessons.

Further Information

Selection of other educational projects that Covestro has supported in Krefeld-Uerdingen

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