"Byte-Wise Leaders: Empowering youth workers for social impact" Training course on empowering youth workers with digital citizenship skills to engage and inspire socally active young people: 04/11/2024-11/11/2024, Recoaro Terme, Italy Themes: Digital citizenship Youth work in the digital era Digital literacy Media literacy Critical thinking Non-formal education for digital citizenship The overall aim of the project is to empower youth workers with essential digital literacy Kills to support and motivate young people in remaining socially and politically active, especially in the face of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this training course, participants will explore the concept of digital citizenship, enhance their digital literacy, and develop non-formal education activities to engage and educate young people on digital citizenship issues. The objectives of the training course are: Understand the concept and importance of digital citizenship in contemporary society. Reflect on the evolving role of youth workers in the digital age. Enhance their digital literacy skills, including the ability to critically evaluate digital content. Gain a better understanding of various media platforms and their impact. Cultivate critical thinking skills and apply them in analyzing digital information. - Develop creative and engaging non-formal education activities related to digital citizenship for young people. Explore the potential of civic tech as a tool for addressing digital citizenship issues. - Build partnership for future projects based on the requirements of Erasmus+ programme. The methodology of the training course: Our project will employ a dynamic and participant-centred non-formal learning methodology that encourages active engagement, critical thinking, and practical application of digital citizenship concepts. Experienced international trainers will facilitate the learning process, ensuring a rich and diverse learning experience for youth workers. Who can participate in the training course: Youth worker who is actively engaged in working with young people. has a genuine interest in digital citizenship and its relevance. is motivated to enhance their digital literacy skills. seeks to develop innovative non-formal education activities. - is open to adapting their youth work practices to the digital era. - is interested in exploring the potential of civic tech in addressing digital citizenship challenges. - ready to take part in the whole youth exchange, -to be able to communicate English language.
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