+ Adult educators reflect on their use of images and are sensitized to recheck images for (un)conscious bias and stereotyping. + Diversity sensitive trainers have access to an image inventory that offers specific pictures related to the target groups of LGBTQI*, women and migrants. + General more diversity in the visual language used for adult education. + Marginalized target groups affected by structural discrimination have better visual representation in adult education and they are addressed directly. + The network(s) of 2Kroner and alp with marginalized groups has been intensified by the exchange activities. An exchange between the groups has been initiated (intersectional approach). + To facilitate peer learning to evaluate image motifs already during the process of creation to avoid unconscious bias and secure target group orientation. + By means of peer learning and expert support the trainers of both organisations have professionalised their competence in diversity-sensitive motif designs. This also goes for the technical realization with the Wascom graphics tablet and corresponding free software (GIMP, Krita, Inkscape)
"A picture says more than a thousand words". There is no doubt: Pictures support learning. An openess towards this understanding is perceptible in school/youth work contexts - mostly due to political requirements and discussions. However, a quite traditional imagery is still prevalent in adult education. It is a depriving factor when taking a closer look at learning pleasure aspects of adults and life long learning. The lack of diversity in people depictions, e.g. skin color representation and age, contributes to uncomfortable and emotionally draining learning environments. It makes the actual diversity of our learners in adult groups invisible. In regards to gender this means, that more than half of the population is inadequately depicted in teaching materials. Covid-19 made it even more noticeable for trainers in adult education: A lack of overall technical and graphic creation/editing skills pushed adult educators towards ready-made images to use in new digital training formats. Existing image inventories are riddled with social imbalances and stereotypes. The ScribbleMarathon project serves as both intervention, solution and alternative. It supports active reflection on image usage and it provides over 400 destinct images.