7.10. Exploring case studies of digital platforms

Case studies of Digital Platforms

Moodle is a free and open-source learning management system for non-formal education. It allows the creation of online courses, quizzes, and assignments and provides a platform for communication and collaboration. It has been used in various non-formal education programs to engage youth in online learning. Find several examples of youth projects coordinated by Solidarity Tracks organisation, using Moodle for digital facilitation:

1. Youth Entrepreneurship Club is an interactive platform for social entrepreneurship education that connects youngsters and offers dynamic online training to develop social entrepreneurs’ skills.

2. E-ESC is an e-learning platform dedicated to European Solidarity Corps volunteers to help them gain skills to support their solidarity mission.

3. RESCUE – Renewed spaces – U Educate is a learning platform that supports learners in rehabilitating abandoned public areas and creating social links through innovative methods of non-formal education and citizen participation.

These platforms and online learning services have helped youth develop digital skills and create their projects, increasing engagement and participation in community spaces.

Objectives

This exercise is designed to immerse you in the world of e-learning, specifically focusing on platforms that offer courses related to youth work and digital facilitation. 

By completing this task, we expect you to broaden your knowledge and gain practical skills in navigating and utilising digital facilitation tools, particularly within the Moodle environment.

Instructions

  1. Platform Selection: Choose one of the following E-learning platforms:
    1. Youth Entrepreneurship Club
    2. E-ESC
    3. or RESCUE.
  2. Course Enrollment: Register on the selected platform and enrol in a course that interests you and is relevant to digital facilitation.
  3. Active Participation: Actively participate in the course. If available, engage with the material, complete assignments, and interact in forums or discussions. Pay special attention to how the course is facilitated digitally.
  4. Reflective Analysis: As you progress through the course, reflect on your experience. Consider aspects such as the course structure, the effectiveness of the digital tools used, the interaction between participants, and the overall facilitation approach.

Submission Guidelines

Upon completion of the course, prepare a reflective report summarizing your experience and learnings. Your report should:

  • Briefly describe your chosen course, including its objectives and main content.
  • Summarise your experience with the digital facilitation aspects of the course. Discuss the tools and methods used, their effectiveness, and any challenges encountered.
  • Reflect on how this experience has influenced your understanding of digital facilitation and its application in youth work.
  • Conclude with key takeaways or insights you can apply to your youth work or digital education practice.

Your report should be submitted in a clear, well-structured format, demonstrating your engagement with the course and your ability to critically reflect on digital facilitation in an e-learning context.