TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
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The "News or Fake news - creative online tools for youth work" t raining will focus on developing skills in recognizing fake news,preventing social media addiction, and using social media as aneducational tool.
Participants will also acquire skills in using creativeonline tools for working with youth.
The aim of the project is to increase awareness and digital skills among professionals working with youth, contributing to the promotion of healthy and responsible social media use and improving the quality of life for young people and youth workers. The training will focus on practical skills and tools that participants can immediately apply in their work with youth.
Thanks to the training, professionals working with youth will be better prepared to address the challenges associated with social media and will have greater opportunities to support youth in shaping positive internet and social media habits.
24 youth workers from Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Lithuania and Turkyie.
ice-breakers, name games, team building, energizers, panel discussions, charades, oral and multimedia presentations, digital tools, Padlet, work in national groups, work in the mixed national groups, quizzes, case studies, text analysis, podcasts, intercultural activities.
*Booklet containing resume of the training activities and used non-formal education methods.
*Podcasts about safety on the Internet.
Facilitating of sessions connected to media literacy, combating fake news, organizing team building, mentoring while preparation of podcasts, co-creating project booklet.
Katarzyna Rajs served as an outstanding trainer during the "News or Fake News - Creative Online Tools for Youth Work" training course. Her expertise, dedication, and engaging approach were pivotal to the success of the program and the significant learning outcomes for all participants.
Katarzyna demonstrated a profound understanding of media literacy and the critical challenges posed by fake news in today's digital landscape. She consistently created a dynamic and interactive learning environment, encouraging participants to critically analyze information and develop practical skills.
Her key contributions included:
Facilitating Sessions on Media Literacy and Combating Fake News: Katarzyna led highly informative and thought-provoking sessions that equipped participants with essential media literacy skills. She effectively broke down complex concepts related to identifying misinformation, understanding media biases, and verifying sources. Her ability to facilitate discussions and practical exercises in this crucial area was exceptional.
Organizing Team Building Activities: Beyond the core content, Katarzyna skillfully organized and led various team-building activities. These sessions were vital in fostering a cohesive group dynamic, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and enhancing collaboration among participants, which in turn supported their learning journey.
Mentoring While Preparation of Podcasts: Katarzyna provided invaluable mentorship during the preparation of podcasts, a key creative output of the training. Her guidance, constructive feedback, and technical support enabled participants to develop compelling audio content, transforming their theoretical knowledge into practical, shareable resources. Her patience and expertise in this area were highly appreciated.
Co-creating Project Booklet: Katarzyna played a significant role in the co-creation of the project booklet. Her collaborative spirit, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex information contributed immensely to producing a comprehensive and valuable resource that captured the essence and learning of the entire training course.
Katarzyna's professionalism, passion for youth work, and ability to deliver complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner made her an exceptional trainer. Her efforts ensured that participants not only gained critical knowledge but also developed practical tools and confidence to address the challenges of media literacy in their own communities. We highly recommend Katarzyna Rajs for future training initiatives.