Digital Tools for Youth Workers - Handbook

Aims of the tool

This handbook is designed to increase the quality and effectiveness of youth work by showcasing the strategic use of innovative digital tools in education, organizational processes, and communication/learning outcomes.

Objectives:

- Enhance Youth Engagement: Understand and utilise digital tools to boost youth engagement and learning.
- Cultivate Innovation: Develop innovative approaches in youth work using digital tools.
- Master Digital Tools: Gain knowledge in digital management and non-formal education (NFE) tools for effective youth work.
- Leverage Social Media: Optimise social media use for impactful youth communication and community building.

Description of the tool

Crafted in the Training Course "E-Gamechanger", Fundão, Portugal, the “Digital Tools for Youth Workers” handbook is a collective work of 22 dedicated Youth Workers from 7 European countries. This resource is designed to revolutionise digital engagement in youth work, serving as a comprehensive guide for integrating and maximizing digital tools in various youth-oriented activities and projects.
The handbook opens with an in-depth analysis of diverse digital tools, highlighting their critical role in education, management and communication. Showcasing short descriptions, practical insights, use cases, pros/cons and youth work applications of these platforms and tools.