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Digital Treasure Hunt
Participate in a training for youth workers focusing on skills for using a 'Digital Treasure Hunt' in non-formal learning
This badge certifies that the participant has successfully completed the international Erasmus+ training course "Digital Treasure Hunt – Creative and Inclusive Digital Tools in Youth Work", implemented by Fahrten Ferne Abenteuer Abenteuerzentrum Berlin in cooperation with Novotarium.
The course brought together youth workers, educators, and facilitators from across Europe to explore innovative, digital, and game-based methods for non-formal learning and youth engagement.
Learning Achievements and Competences Developed:
1. Understanding & Applying the Digital Treasure Hunt Methodology:
Participants gained a solid understanding of the educational value of treasure hunt games and how they can be used as a method for engaging young people in active, playful learning processes.
2. Digital Tools & Platforms:
Participants learned to use various digital tools and platforms (e.g. map-based applications, QR-code generators, interactive content tools) to create, facilitate, and evaluate digital treasure hunts tailored for different youth work contexts.
3. Creativity and Programme Design:
Participants co-designed educational treasure hunts, applying principles of creative programme design, gamification, and experiential learning. They created activity concepts that are adaptable, inclusive, and relevant to their target groups.
4. Competence-Based Youth Work Practice:
Through reflection and peer exchange, participants explored the ETS Competence Model for Youth Workers, especially focusing on:
- Facilitating Learning in Groups
- Designing Educational Programmes
- Managing Resources
- Communicating Meaningfully with Others
- Being Civically Engaged
5. Digital Inclusion & Participation:
Participants developed strategies to foster inclusive digital learning spaces that encourage equal participation and promote media competence among young people.
6. Intercultural and Collaborative Learning:
In a diverse, international group, participants experienced collaborative learning and intercultural exchange, enhancing their ability to work in multicultural teams and to create learning environments that value diversity.
7. Self-Reflection and Recognition of Learning:
The training course included guided reflection and the use of digital recognition tools (such as Open Badges and Youthpass) to track and validate learning outcomes.
Badge Evidence and Outputs:
Active participation in all training sessions,
Co-creation of a practical Treasure Hunt Toolkit
Presentation and peer-feedback on self-designed learning activities
Contribution to group discussions, daily reflections, and digital resource sharing
Engagement with competence self-assessment and digital recognition tools
Issued by:
Fahrten Ferne Abenteuer Abenteuerzentrum Berlin
in cooperation with Novotarium (Romania)
as part of the Erasmus+ long-term accreditation programme
Recognition:
This badge recognizes participation in a certified, competence-based training course in the field of digital youth work, non-formal education, and digital innovation. It serves as digital proof of the holder’s learning engagement and competence development.
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Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Completed the international modular training of youth workers by earning different activity badges.
Optional:
Add any reflection or evidence of your learning outcomes for using digital treasure hunt in nonformal learning and youthwork. You may also add any other relevant learning which enriches this badge certificate.
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Learning to learn
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Digital Treasure Hunt
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