Digijeunes | Maker Education in Youth Work

Digijeunes is offering a one-week course in 2022. It is targeted to youth practitioners and will give them the opportunity to learn about Maker Education and how to apply these concepts in youth work.

Maker Education in Youth Work

What?

Maker education is a problem-based and project-based approach to learning. It emphasizes the use of low-tech and high-tech gadgets, a trial-and-error mindset, and it encourages learners to develop 21st century skills such as communication, creativity and problem solving.

Objectives

The Winter 2022 mobility will focus on the following topics:

Introduction to maker education;
Electronic prototyping;
Coding;
Digital Fabrication
Maker education and inclusion.

Good
Practices

Who is it for?

Individuals from Romania, Latvia, France, Albania, Italy and Greece.

Where?

Tirana, Albania.

Duration of stay

5 days

Financing amounts

The grant covers accommodation, travel and training fees.

Source of funding

Erasmus + and local funding from the participating organizations’ countries.

Type of activity

Training, Workshop

Type of sector

Digital fabrication, DIY practices, Engineering, Open-source practices, Robotics, Science, STEAM