​Project description

YouT(h)echnology is a 6-day training course on project management and technology. It aims to develop the competences of the participants in social media and the use of technology for them to create their own projects or to develop projects in their local youth organisations.
The training course will take place from 01st to 07th May 2023 in Benediktbeuern, Germany.

Objectives

The main aim of the activity is to make young people more familiar with the technology they already use. In this case we want to focus on the ways in which technology can be used within youth work.
​Different sessions will provide opportunities and coaching for participants to improve their skills while practising.
  1. Exchange about different realities of youth using technology
  2. Improving and practising skills in using technology within youth work
  3. Reflection on the impact, limits and risks of sharing on the internet
  4. Learning about GDPR guidelines
  5. Finding topics and creating or collecting real content to promote own organisations or activities after the project
  6. Editing skills for promotion material
  7. Learning tips and tricks and statistics on a wider dissemination of the material
  8. Learning statistics and ways to reach more people through the use of technology

Partners

Financial support

Profile of participants

Costs
The participants of this training course will become active in developing social media campaigns or stories for their projects and local organisations. They are working with youth or are connected with an organisation that works with youth.
  • 16 – 30 years’ old
  • Active English knowledge
  • Interested in international exchange and experience
  • Interested in improving their skills in using technology and social media within youth work
  • With or without experience with technology or social media
  • Being able to act a multiplier within the local community and/or DBYN after the activity
  • Travel is reimbursed up to a maximum
  • € 80 participation fee
  • VISA costs reimbursed
  • Possibility to apply to DBYN's solidarity fund

Training programme

Training Manual

Evaluation by participants
Venue
The training course took place at the Aktionszentrum Benediktbeuern. This is one of the Salesian centres in Germany.
More info: www.aktionszentrum.de

This venue is easy to reach by public transport.

DisclaImer
The international secretariat of Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw is financially supported by the European Union, through its 'Erasmus+'-programme, and by the Council of Europe, through its 'European Youth Foundation'. This website is a publication of Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw. The website reflects the views only of the author, and neither the European Commission nor the Council of Europe can be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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