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Online Educational Resource Overcoming fear of failure among youth through comic design and digital storytelling
FoFYC is an e-learning system that helps youth overcome the fear of failure through digital storytelling and comic design. With engaging modules on storytelling, tools, and online safety, it builds resilience and self-confidence in a fun, interactive way.
Aims of the tool
The aim of the FoFYC e-learning system is to help young people overcome the fear of failure by using digital storytelling and comic design as tools for building resilience, self-confidence, and creativity. The program empowers youth to view failure as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Description of the tool
The FoFYC E-Learning System is designed to help young people transform their fear of failure into a powerful tool for personal growth. Through a creative mix of digital storytelling and comic design, the program encourages youth to view failure not as a setback, but as a chance to learn, adapt, and move forward more confidently.
This interactive system offers engaging video tutorials, hands-on activities, and practical tools to help users build resilience, develop self-confidence, and learn how to express themselves creatively. The course includes essential topics like storytelling techniques, graphic design, and social media tools, as well as important lessons on online safety, empowering users to navigate the digital world securely and effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand and manage fear of failure as a natural part of personal growth.
- Develop storytelling skills using digital tools and comic design.
- Master digital tools and software for creating engaging stories and content.
- Enhance creativity through graphic design and visual storytelling techniques.
- Navigate social media responsibly and apply digital storytelling in an online environment.
- Practice online safety and learn how to protect personal information and well-being in digital spaces.
FoFYC provides young people with the tools they need to turn challenges into opportunities, boosting their confidence and preparing them to succeed in both their personal and professional lives.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/4863
This tool is for
The FoFYC E-Learning System is primarily designed for young people aged 15-19, especially those facing personal or social challenges that impact their confidence and self-esteem. This tool is ideal for youth workers, educators, and organizations working with disadvantaged youth, NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), or any young individuals seeking to build resilience and overcome the fear of failure. It is also suitable for those interested in developing their digital storytelling and comic design skills in a safe and supportive learning environment.
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Youth Participation
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Needed Materials:
A device with internet access (computer, tablet, or smartphone)
Software and Tools for Digital Storytelling (such as graphic design software, e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark, or similar tools)
Social Media Accounts (for creating and sharing content, optional)
Basic knowledge of storytelling (helpful, but not required)
Optional: Drawing materials (for sketching comic designs if desired)
Headphones or speakers (for listening to video tutorials and engaging with content)
For more information and access to the full learning tool, visit: FoFYC E-Learning System (https://sites.google.com/view/fofyc/home)
Duration:
The FoFYC E-Learning System is designed to be flexible and engaging. The course consists of 5 modules, each focusing on different aspects of overcoming the fear of failure and using digital storytelling and comic design as tools for personal growth.
Estimated Duration:
Module Completion: Each module takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
Total Duration: The entire course can be completed in around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the learner's pace and engagement with the hands-on activities.
Training Process:
- Self-Paced Learning: Participants can move through the modules at their own pace, with each module building on the previous one.
- Interactive Learning: Includes video tutorials, exercises, and creative tasks to practice new skills.
- Final Assessment: A brief review or feedback at the end of the course to reinforce the learning outcomes.
This self-paced structure allows for flexibility while ensuring that each participant can complete the course in a manageable amount of time.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
The FoFYC E-Learning System was created to help young people overcome the fear of failure and build self-confidence through the creative use of digital storytelling and comic design. The tool was developed as part of a European project aimed at empowering
in the context of
The FoFYC E-Learning System was developed as part of the FoFYC project, which focuses on overcoming the fear of failure among youth through creative methods like digital storytelling and comic design. This tool was created to address the growing need for
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Minea Kiker (on 19 July 2025)
and last modified
23 April 2025
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