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The “Creative Mindset” project is ending in June of this year. Throughout the project, we have developed many interesting educational resources aimed at fostering creativity among young people. These materials were designed for professionals working with youth. The project combines two key aspects: CREATIVITY, with an emphasis on developing creative problem-solving skills and providing guidelines to stimulate creative thinking, and DISTANCE LEARNING, which is widely practiced around the world because of its convenience and effectiveness.

All the educational content which we created has been meticulously crafted, organized, and grouped into fifteen thematic sets. This allows users to easily navigate through the educational materials and find topics of interest without any hassle. The topics available on our platform cover areas such as Well-being, Problem-solving, Personal Development, Flexibility, Self-expression, Empathy, Planning, Mindfulness, Emotional Health, Emotional Intelligence, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Curiosity, Decision-making, and Creativity.

Each set contains ready-to-use scenarios that can be adapted and incorporated into your own educational practices. We have prepared detailed guidelines that show step-by-step how to prepare, conduct, and evaluate workshops, as well as a complete set of materials necessary to conduct practical sessions, such as interactive presentations.

The workshops consist of a theoretical part in the form of substantive lectures and a practical part, comprising two main types of exercises: team-building tasks aimed at increasing comfort within the group and tasks based on the "learning by doing" approach, which allow the translation of theoretical knowledge into practice. Integrating these two types of activities facilitates the conduct of lessons and makes them more engaging for students, enhancing their involvement. Additionally, each set includes a short instructional video that introduces the topic, explaining the basic concepts and allowing an understanding of more complex content presented in later stages of the workshops.

Our platform features a carefully developed handbook aimed at both youth workers and young leaders. Its goal is to prepare educators for organizing classes in a digital environment using creative teaching techniques and to provide them with tools and methods to stimulate creativity among students.

The training material in the form of a handbook is divided into four main parts:

1. Development of pedagogical skills in online teaching: The first chapter focuses on developing key pedagogical skills in the context of online teaching. It contains practical tips for conducting digital classes for young people, aimed at stimulating creativity, increasing student engagement, and building a sense of community within the group. 
2. Challenges and methods of distance learning: The second chapter discusses the most common challenges related to distance learning and presents methods that facilitate remote education. Teachers will find a wide range of tips on digital teaching, which they can tailor to their preferences and the specific needs of their classes. 
3. Development of teacher competencies: The third chapter focuses on developing specific teacher competencies, particularly in the areas of flipped learning, microlearning, and nonlinear learning. These methods aim to make the teaching process more efficient and engaging. 
4. Inclusive and accessible teaching for all: The fourth chapter provides guidelines on inclusive teaching accessible to all students. It also includes a list of assistive technologies that can facilitate the learning process for individuals with disabilities.

In general, our handbook serves as a comprehensive tool that supports teachers in creating inspiring and engaging lessons in the digital world.

The last resource available on our platform is a set of carefully developed guidelines that support trainers, teachers, and youth workers. These guidelines lead users through the tools and activities created within the project, offering a comprehensive package of tools and tips. Through these guidelines, users will learn how to effectively integrate e-learning tools and utilize acquired skills to become youth trainers fully adapted to their needs.

We hope we have encouraged you to visit our online platform, where you will find a wealth of interesting resources available in four languages: English, Polish, Portuguese, and French. Here, you will find valuable materials that will enrich your work with young people and help you develop your skills. Join us today and discover how our resources can support you in your everyday educational challenges: https://losglobos.eu/autoform?id=67fcc171.