The Covid-19 pandemic forced those involved in extracurricular education to turn the necessity of canceling in-person seminars into an opportunity for web-based learning. The experiences and skills gained in this process should, however, continue to be used as new potential in in-person seminars and/or related online phases even after the pandemic, on a content-related, methodological, and technical level.
After a year of Covid-19, the level of experience with online learning opportunities varies considerably. However, everyone shares the need to exchange information and further their education on the subject.
We tried to do this The need must be considered in a differentiated manner. and Educators/multipliers: Offers for further training, exchange and networking made Space for diverse and varied questions, further training and discussion needs, as well as opportunities for idea development and networking. offered.
We are pleased that these offers were accepted at two events in May and June 2021 and that we received very positive feedback from the participants.
Contents of the two events:
May 19, 2021: Focus: Cross-cutting challenges in online formats of political youth education, encompassing both thematic and media-related aspects
- In the chat – communication with participants from the large group atmosphere to individual address and support.
- Microphone on – participation of participants in video conferencing tools for equal participation and inclusion of all involved?
- Post-it notes – whiteboards as a medium for everything from brainstorming to presentations for exciting online seminars)
June 2, 2021: Focus: Media-specific challenges in online formats of political youth education, from film to audio production
- Interactive information/knowledge transfer: Tools and methods – How can „dry“ information/knowledge be conveyed in an interesting and interactive way?
- Methods and tools for an open, equitable, creative atmosphere for media production from film to theatre performance
- Presentation formats – internal (learning/project group) and external in front of guests/the public
- Feedback on training needs
We look forward to further joint training, exchange and networking!
(In 2021, the wannseeFORUM, in cooperation with other organizations, also offered further training courses through the New Media department, e.g. at the BarCamp Political Education 2021 bcpb.de
The wannseeFORUM Foundation is a recognized sponsor of the Federal Agency for Civic Education.
and works in the program „Civic youth education in the AdB“ in the project group „Digital Media and Democracy“