Cities of Learning Community Calls

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Join our vibrant community calls where passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds gather to share knowledge, insights, and experiences about the cities they call home. A Community Call is a virtual meeting space that serves as a hub for collaborative learning, fostering connections among learners, educators, and enthusiasts.
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In this playlist, you'll discover engaging presentations and you can chat with peers during the community calls on a wide range of topics, from island development and sustainable practices to municipality initiatives or a Quality Label for Open Badges. Our expert speakers and community members come together to explore the unique learning opportunities that communities offer.
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Whether you're interested in discovering new perspectives on city planning, diving into the rich tapestry of island cultures, or exploring groundbreaking educational strategies, our Community Calls provide a platform to learn, connect, and grow a City of Learning Platform. Tune in to gain valuable insights, share your experiences, and be a part of a global community dedicated to continuous learning in the ever-evolving landscape of cities, regions, islands and many more communities.
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Cities of Learning Community Call Digital Creativity in Blackpool City of Learning

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1 hour

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Discover how Blackpool City of Learning is transforming their community by harnessing the power of digital creativity. They have unlocked endless possibilities for individuals to acquire essential 21st-century skills, empowering them to thrive in today's rapidly evolving world.
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During this engaging session, you'll learn firsthand from the experts behind Blackpool's success. Gain valuable insights into their innovative approaches, practical strategies, and the tools they utilise to nurture digital creativity.
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Whether you're an educator, a lifelong learner, or simply passionate about fostering 21st-century skills, this event is tailored for you!
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Think Forward is coordinating Blackpool City of Learning and member of the Cities of Learning Network.  and delivers unique, personalised coaching programmes for young people at a key stage in their lives, enabling them to overcome the challenges they face and make a successful transition into work. Every young person takes part in workplace activities to develop their life goals and readiness for work. They raise the voices of our young people and support employers to provide fair access to opportunities. Watch this Community Call where Think Forward shared their good practices and reasons for being involved in Cities of Learning Network. Watch their presentation and get involved!
Contact Think Forward at info@thinkforward.org.uk should you want to start with your activities on the Blackpool City of Learning platform and join the network.
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Find out more about Cities of Learning Network. Check our social media profiles to join the next Cities of Learning Community call: Facebook page and LinkedIn profile.
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Cities of Learning Community calls and videos produced thanks to the Erasmus+ co-funding for the Cities of Learning Network's operational capacity grant.
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Badge earner joined conversations about Digital Creativity in Blackpool (UK) at the digital Cities of Learning Community call. Think Forward, as coordinator of Blackpool City of Learning shared their good practices and reasons for being digital creative and being involved in Cities of Learning Network. People joining this activity had opportunities to:
Learn examples from Blackpool City of Learning
Explore the intersection of digital creativity and 21st century skills
Share ideas or thoughts on what digital creativity means
Share which 21st century skills can be developed through digital creativity
Discover the benefits of being a City of Learning

Tasks

Task no.1

Issued by organiser or scanning QR code

Participate in activity. Optional: share what you have learned, discovered and shared about Islands of Learning and possible cooperation. 

Cities of Learning Community Call: Recognition of Youth Workers' and Trainers' competences

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1 hour

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Cities of Learning Community Call: Deliverables created within the Network

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Cities of Learning Community Call with Islands of Learning

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Cities of Learning Community Call: Quality Label

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1 hour

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Cities of Learning Community Call: Role city administration in building City of Learning

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1 hour

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Skills

#Coaching colleagues – where possible and requested – based on the approach of non-formal learning

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#Applies digital technologies, tools and e-learning where necessary/relevant in planning, designing, delivering and evaluating activities

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#encourage learning programmes

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#boost learning programmes

#Skills to integrate digital tools, media, and environments in the activities when needed and beneficial

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#carry out field research

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#adult learning

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#e-learning software infrastracture and applications

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#encourage creative processes

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#creatively use digital technologies

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#advises on learning methods

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#advocate learning programmes

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#apply quality standard

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#assessment methods

Activities: 6

Started: 3

Completed playlist: 1

Time to complete: 5 hours

Organisers

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Badgecraft hosts this platform and develops it together with leading educational organisations. The European Union's programme Erasmus+ granted co-funding for building the first version of this platform. Contact support@badgecraft.eu.