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The Change Designers

2022-1-PL01-KA153-YOU-0000674372022Mobility of youth workersongoing
Countries: PL|EE|RS|LT|ES|MK|HR|EL · Grant: €24,645
Creativity, arts and cultureNew learning and teaching methods and approachesQuality and innovation of youth work

Objectives

The main aim of the project was to support youth workers from eight different countries to develop their competences in the creative design of educational activities and the use of innovative technologies. The project aimed to apply Design Thinking (DT) methodology in the development of youth-oriented activities, taking into account the needs of young people and using modern tools, methods and technologies. The specific objectives of the project included: 1. to increase the knowledge and skills of 24 participants from 8 countries regarding the DT process, creativity and innovative technologies. 2. to strengthen the capacity of 24 staff members by acquiring skills in the use of DT, creativity, innovative technologies and promoting activities through youth social media. 3. to increase the number of inclusive educational activities, based on the needs of youth, by youth workers. youth workers. The project assumed that participants would not only learn about the DT methodology, but also design their own range of activities, using case case studies and a strategic approach to using the methods learned. Each block training was based on three stages: preparing for and acquiring knowledge about the tools and methodology, learning and developing solutions by applying the methodology and tools, and working on case studies. As a result, the project was expected to contribute to a better understanding of young people's expectations, create offers of activities of higher quality and usability, as well as strengthening capacities in the area of promoting these activities. The overall objective was to increase the competencies of youth workers, which would influence the development of educational activities tailored to the needs of young people by using creativity and modern technology.

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