What is this course about?
Youth work is facing crisis, especially in the recent times with the Covid-19 outbreak. Only few organisations that are dealing with youth work were prepared for this kind of event in the society. Others don’t have knowledge, skills and experience needed to adapt educational work to online surrounding. Many organisations, especially in not very developed countries with rich history of non-formal education. Thus, many organisation are facing the risk to be closed in case of similar events happening in the future – because they will not be prepared to face and overcome issues.
Online learning course “Online and e-learning in youth work” covers the topic of designing and developing online learning experience in a way that is easy to understand and implement with different target groups. Course is developed for youth workers, for raising their knowledge and skills in the field of online learning development for the youth work activities.
Dive into a 7-module immersive learning journey on Online and e-learning in youth work:
Module 1 – Understanding Online and E-Learning: Dive into the foundations of online and e-learning, exploring the key differences and benefits over traditional learning methods. This module sets the stage for comprehending the digital landscape of education, particularly within the context of youth work.
Module 2 – Online Learning Development, How It Looks in Practice: Take a closer look at the practical aspects of creating online learning experiences. From conceptualisation to the tools and platforms used, this module provides a roadmap for bringing educational content into the digital realm effectively.
Module 3 – Application of Youth Work Learning Principles to Online Learning: Learn how to translate the core principles of youth work into online formats. This module focuses on maintaining engagement, inclusivity, and active learning in a virtual environment, ensuring that the essence of youth work is preserved online.
Module 4 – Needs Analysis: Understand the critical step of conducting a needs analysis to tailor online learning experiences to your target audience. This module covers how to identify the learning needs, preferences, and challenges of your youth work audience to design more effective and impactful programs.
Module 5 – Design: Delve into the design phase of online learning development. Learn about structuring content, creating interactive and engaging materials, and utilizing design principles that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
Module 6 – Development: Move from design to development, focusing on the creation of the online learning materials and courses. Explore various authoring tools and technologies that facilitate the development of high-quality, accessible learning resources.
Module 7 – Implementation and Evaluation: Wrap up the course with strategies for implementing and evaluating your online learning projects. This module emphasizes the importance of feedback, continuous improvement, and the use of analytics to assess the effectiveness and impact of your online youth work activities.
For a holistic learning experience, each module is supplemented with additional resources and readings. Be sure to explore the resources section at the end of the 5th module for a comprehensive list of reference materials that were integral to this course.
Requirements:
- Internet access
- Basic level of English
- Previous participatory experience in NFE based activities
Target audience:
- Educators / Facilitators
- Newcomers to the world of developing NFE activities
- Youth workers
- Youth entrepreneurs
How to learn
This course is open to all registered users and is completely free of charge. After registering, simply click on “Start course” to begin your journey. Each module, lasting approximately 2-3 hours. For any additional information or queries, please refer to our FAQ section.
Important
DON’T FORGET TO CLICK ON “MARK COMPLETE” AFTER FINALIZING EACH OF THE LESSONS WITHIN THE COURSE
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