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.

Our project is providing 2 opportunities for youth workers to explore maker education, exchange on these topics with individuals from across Europe and brainstorm new tools, methods and techniques relevant to this field.

WHEN?

Winter 2021 mobility: November 22nd to November 28th.

Spring 2021 mobility: dates TBC

WHO?

We are searching for candidates who are interested in:

Developing their skills in digital technologies, problem solving and STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths).

Developing skills to be able to use digital technologies for social change.

Developing skills around MakerEducation and learning how such activities can be used to inspire younger generations and reconnect them with society.

WHAT?

The Winter 2021 mobility will  focus on the following topics:

Introduction to maker education: plunge into the universe of maker education, learn from each other’s experiences, explore state of the art educational supports on maker education, debate the influence of maker culture and the maker movement on the youth work sector

Electronic prototyping: learn how to create electronic circuits and manipulate electronic components. Explore maker activities for youth on this topic

Coding: explore physical computing, visual coding softwares, learn how to run educational activities on the computational way of thinking and enhance interactivity of electronic creations via computer programming

Reward system for maker education: brainstorm ways of rewarding the efforts of young makers, exchange on techniques and methods to acknowledge the learning outcomes of youth engaging in maker education

Maker education and inclusion: learn how to get hard to reach youth involved in maker activities

WHERE?

The courses will be held in Tirana, Albania. We will be hosted by Arduino Albania, an informal group of people with a passion for open source hardware and software, digital technologies and accessible education for all.

TRAINERS?

The training will be led by youth practitioners and professionals of the ICT sector from Digijeunes, Arduino Albania, Junda Youth centre, and HorizonLab.

APPLICATION

If you want to participate in either of the two training courses, or both, please fill out this google form. Should we require extra information, we will then get in contact with you via email.

The deadline for applications submission is September 20th 2021 (included).