WHEN?

28th February 2022 to 6th March 2022

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 2022 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

Digital Fabrication: Gain an insight into digital fabrication methods that you can use on a local and small level. We will have a look at 3D printing and using a mini CNC machine to produce the designs you create on the computer.

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

Apply through this google form. The application deadline is January 10th 2022 (included). You shall be notified about the results by January 14th. Please check your email regularly during that time. For any query you can contact us at info@digijeunes.com.