TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Nerijus Kriauciunas
This online course aimed at providing with basic knowledge and understanding of how to use various funding opportunities and fulfill the funding requirements for all actions that are co-funded through Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme.
Specific objectives of this course:
-> To learn diverse opportunities for international mobility projects funded by Erasmus+ Youth in Action programme;
-> To understand how to set up a good quality mobility project for youth or youth workers
-> To discover youth participation approaches and Structured dialogue
-> To get ready for applying for the financial support of Erasmus+ Youth in Action programme.
More than 10.000 participants enroled in this massive open online cours from more than 45 countries.
The course offered interactive learning contents online using the Canvas.net platform for hosting Massive Open Online Courses. Participants were learning through animated videos, pre-recorded video interviews, video examples from projects. They could take part in online discussions with their peers and practice their knowledge through completing quizzes. Participants were redirected to various educational resources related to international youth work outside of the course.
The facilitators’ team collected few of the many participants’ feedback illustrating their learning outcomes and readiness to implement Erasmus+ projects:
“I think in our technologically advanced world going online, I mean having seminars and courses online will save our time and money. Moreover, it will be possible to engage many people.”
“In this MOOC I learned how to implement successful project, gained project management skills, learned more about Erasmus and how to fill the application form”
“I feel that we should all learn more about the great ERASMUS PLUS program and that educators need to be trained and should provide support to the learners.”
“This course paves the way for developing a project for young people, a project that will lead them to their own way, make them incredible in their own strengths! Thank you for your convenience and interesting materials!”
“I learned a lot because I hadn't any previous experience. I hope I'll have the chance and opportunity to use my new knowledge creatively and successfully in the near future! Thank you very much!!!”
Facilitator