France Erasmus+ Training Course

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 an opportunity for youth workers to explore Digital Maker Education with a focus  on DIY activities, music making and theatre. Youth workers will be able to gain hands-on experience exploring digital educational workshops which incorporate skills such as electronics and programming. This will be an opportunity for professionals to come together from across Europe and brainstorm new tools, methods and techniques relevant to this field.

Calling for participants from Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Latvia, Romania and Belgium.

APPLY

WHEN?

Spring 2022 mobility: May 23rd to May 29th

WHO?

We are searching for 15 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 confidence with digital skills and knowledge to be able to run workshops in their own educational environments.
• Developing skills around Maker Education and learning how such activities can be used to inspire younger generations and reconnect them with society.

WHAT?

The 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

DIY Music Making: Learn about the different techniques and tools there are to be able to create music through digital means. We will explore different workshops and activities that can promote Digital Maker Education through a more interesting and creative manner.

Theatre of the Future: See how Digital Maker Education techniques, which we regularly use can be given interesting and creative topics around theatre and the arts.

WHERE?

The courses will be held in La Fouillade, France. A small town situated not far from Toulouse. You will be hosted by Digijeunes, an organisation which specialises in providing Maker Education activities and training course which improve the accessibility of digital knowledge and tools.

TRAINERS

The training will be led by youth practitioners and professionals of the ICT sector from Digijeunes.

Participation fee

Accommodation and food

Travel reimbursement