ONLINE COURSES TRAINING BROCHURE

TechSpace

DIGITAL CREATIVITY | ONLINE COURSE PAGE 04

How to Use Mobile Devices for Filmmaking & Digital Projects with Young People

STEAM | ONLINE COURSE PAGE 06

MEMBERSHIP | ONLINE COURSE PAGE 09

Join the TechSpace Online Network

Contents

STARTER KITS | EQUIPMENT PAGE 13

Digital Creativity Starter Kit

STEAM Starter Kit

WELCOME

Our online courses are designed for youth workers, teachers and all educators who wish to develop or improve their knowledge and skills to confidently design and deliver digital projects for young people. Three simple steps:

1. Choose whether you would like to start with a Digital Creativity or STEAM online course.

2. You will also receive an exciting Digital Creativity or STEAM Starter Kit full of equipment to run projects, delivered to your door.

3. On completion of the Digital Creativity or STEAM course you receive access to the Join the TechSpace Online Network online course. On completion you receive a 1 year membership to the TechSpace Online Network.

Read on for full details.

How to Design and Facilitate STEAM Projects with Young People

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digital creativity

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How to Use Mobile Devices for Filmmaking and Digital Projects with Young People

DIGITAL CREATIVITY | ONLINE COURSE

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ONLINE COURSE | 4 WEEKS

Each week participants complete a:

➔ 1 hour group webinar with Course Tutor to learn new, methods,

techniques, activities and how to use the equipment.

➔ 1 hour of self directed learning on the online course platform

➔ 1 hour practice session with young people (where possible)

Receive a TechSpace Certificate of Achievement on completion.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Learn how to use digital creativity to build 21st century skills in young

people; creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking,

digital and media literacy.

2. Understand the principles of photography, filmmaking and audio

production and how to facilitate these with young people.

3. Learn how to use free and low cost apps for photography, filmmaking,

and storytelling with young people.

4. Learn how to facilitate young people to use mobile equipment (tablets,

smartphones, microphones, rigs, lighting, etc.) to record, edit, and

publish their projects.

5. Learn to design and plan a range of digital projects for young people.

6. Gain access the TechSpace Online Network to further your learning

with activity guides, session plans, logic models and more. Ongoing

support from our Education Officers is available by email and phone.

TECHSPACE ONLINE NETWORK

Receive a 1 year membership to the TechSpace Online Network.

See details further on in this brochure.

COURSE DATES - STARTS 17 SEPTEMBER / ENDS 22 OCTOBER

● Attend weekly webinars with course tutor on Tuesdays at 12pm on

17 September, 24 September, 1 October and 8 October 2019.

● Coursework submitted by 22 October 2019.

● Receive certification. Course ends.

TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT US ON: ireland@camara.ie

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://forms.gle/RrVUmcs54W49NomN6

COST €490

Cost breakdown:

➔ Professional Development Training & Support: €240 for two online

courses and a one year membership of the TechSpace Online Network

➔ Youth Programme Costs: €250 for a Digital Creativity Starter Kit

delivered to your door!

◆ Includes smartphone rig, lighting, audio equipment, tripod

and step by step activity guides.

◆ The equipment will support a project with up to 8 young

people and can be used over and over again.

If you need to purchase the Training & Support option only, please contact us.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Discover the essentials of digital media education. Designed for youth

workers, teachers, educators and volunteers to deliver smartphone

filmmaking, digital storytelling and mobile journalism projects to young

people. This online course blends technical know-how with innovative

methods, techniques and project ideas to engage young people in fun and

creative learning activities.

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steam

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How to Design and Facilitate STEAM Projects with Young People

STEAM | ONLINE COURSE

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WHO IS THIS FOR?

Discover the essentials of STEAM education for young people. Designed

for youth workers, teachers, educators and volunteers this online course

will develop your knowledge and skills to use STEAM activities to engage

young people in fun, creative and innovative projects.

ONLINE COURSE | 4 WEEKS

Each week participants complete a:

➔ 1 hour group webinar with Course Tutor to learn new, methods,

techniques, activities and how to use the equipment.

➔ 1 hour of self directed learning on the online course platform

➔ 1 hour practice session with young people (where possible)

Receive a TechSpace Certificate of Achievement on completion.

COST €490

Cost breakdown:

➔ Professional Development Training & Support: €240 for two online

courses and a one year membership of the TechSpace Online

Network

➔ Youth Programme Costs: €250 for a STEAM Starter Kit delivered to

your door!

◆ Includes core STEAM equipment plus 4 x STEAM kits.

Each kit has equipment to run the activity with a group of

4-8 young people, engaging up to 32 young people.

If you need to purchase the Training & Support option only, please contact us.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Learn how to use STEAM education to build 21st century skills in

young people; creativity, collaboration, communication, critical

thinking and problem solving, innovation and STEAM literacy.

2. Understand the principles of tinkering and making, inquiry and

problem based learning. Learn new STEAM methods and techniques,

and how to facilitate these with young people.

3. Develop fundamental knowledge of circuits, soldering, other technical

skills and methods to build STEAM literacy in young people.

4. Learn to design and plan a range of STEAM projects for young people.

5. Gain access the TechSpace Online Network to further your learning

with activity guides, session plans, logic models and more. Ongoing

support from our Education Officers is available by email and phone.

TECHSPACE ONLINE NETWORK

Receive a 1 year membership to the TechSpace Online Network.

See details further on in this brochure.

COURSE DATES - STARTS 18 SEPTEMBER / ENDS 23 OCTOBER 2019

● Attend weekly webinars with course tutor on Wednesdays at 12pm on

18 September, 25 September, 2 October and 9 October 2019.

● Coursework submitted by 23 October 2019.

● Receive certification. Course ends.

TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT US ON: ireland@camara.ie

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://forms.gle/RrVUmcs54W49NomN6

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MEMBERSHIP | ONLINE COURSE

Join the TechSpace Online Network

23/25 Join the Online TechSpace Network | Online Course

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COST

➔ Included in cost of Digital Creativity and STEAM online courses.

WHO IS THIS FOR

Discover the benefits of joining the TechSpace Online Network, an online

community of practice for youth workers, teachers and educators. The

platform will provide you with comprehensive step by step activity

guides to support you to deliver exciting digital creativity and STEAM

projects to young people.

Other features include programme planning resources, the latest

publications related to educational technology and youth development.

As a member you join the TechSpace Network, a nationwide network of

youth workers, teachers and educators passionate about digital and

STEAM education for young people in Ireland.

You can also exchange best practice with your peers and receive ongoing

support from the TechSpace Education Officers at Camara Education

Ireland.

ONLINE TRAINING | 2-3 HOURS

Participants complete self-directed short sessions on the Camara Learning

Academy. You will sign up and become a member of the TechSpace Network

and meet the TechSpace Team in a webinar call.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Gain an understanding of the TechSpace Programme; the vision,

mission, ethos and how it works.

2. Learn about the TechSpace Network and how it can benefit you.

3. Sign up and become a member of the TechSpace Online Network.

4. Access additional support, resources and opportunities to develop

your practice through further upskilling, trainings and support.

5. Meet the TechSpace team to find out how they may introduce you

and connect with other members of the TechSpace Network with

shared interests and to exchange best practice.

6. Learn about our funded projects, and other sponsored opportunities

and events for youth workers and young people available through

the TechSpace Network.

7. Learn about our annual showcase events for young people - the

Creative Tech Festival and Tech Féile.

TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT US AT: ireland@camara.ie

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://forms.gle/RrVUmcs54W49NomN6

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The TechSpace Online Network

Preview of the TechSpace Online Network Camara Education Ireland | TechSpace Support

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“Excellent. With other trainings a full day of work is

gone. You could do an hour and then hour and another

hour. Very accessible.”

Youth Worker, Co. Wexford

Online CoursesWhat participants had to say...

“Learn by doing, practicing - got all of your

information from tutor in webinar.

Great to be able to ask questions and to hear others’

questions. Peer to peer learning and modelling

facilitation through the tutor.”

Youth Worker, Dublin

“Very interesting. I enjoyed it - it was theory heavy but I find this useful especially when it comes to planning and targeting outcomes.”

Educator, Co. Galway“Expensive to travel. Didn’t need to ask permission - so handy for me.”

Youth Worker, Co. Donegal

“When people struggled we were all in it together.

You’d hear people struggling and making mistakes.

We laughed together. Then I replicated what happened in

the webinar when I brought it back to my group.”

Volunteer Youth Worker, Dublin

“Sad to see it finished.

I would have enjoyed another 2-3 weeks.

Tutor was brilliant, patience of a saint.

Never felt worried to ask questions.”

Youth Worker, Co. Carlow

“Materials all really good.

When you’re in a busy week it didn’t make you go

“Oh, I’ve all this to read”. ”

Educator, Co. Kerry

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starterkits

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Designed for smartphone and tablet filmmaking, digital storytelling and mobile journalism projects with young people

Lens

Battery Charger

RechargeableLED light

Digital Creativity | Starter Kit

RODE microphone

Tripod

Rig for Smartphone

Storage Box plus

Step by Step Activity Guide

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WHO IS THIS FOR

The Digital Creativity Starter Kit helps youth workers, teachers and educators

to deliver smartphone filmmaking, digital storytelling and mobile journalism

projects to young people.

Let us do the hard work for you! The Starter Kit removes the time consuming

process of trying to figure out what you need to buy, and where to buy it. The

equipment comes highly recommended by our TechSpace team who have tried

and tested it during our training courses and events.

The kit provides you with the most relevant and up-to-date equipment with

activity guides to support your work. It will free you up to focus on getting

your most important work done… planning and delivering exciting, relevant

and outcome focussed education to young people!

COST - €250 PER KIT

➔ Each kit contains equipment to run a project with a group of up to 8

young people.

➔ The equipment can be used over and over again in projects and for

many years to come!

➔ Delivered to your door.

Options extras include:

➔ Equipment backpack to safely store the equipment on the move.

➔ TTRS cable adapter for iPhone and iPads

HOW CAN I USE THE KIT?

The equipment can integrated into your work in lots of ways:

➔ 1:1 work with a young person

➔ Small group work

➔ Integrated as a new tool in your existing programmes and lessons

e.g. drama group, outdoor adventure group, leadership group,

Comhairle na nÓg, etc.

➔ Single sessions with a young person/young people to build skills e.g.

camera skills, composition skills, audio skills

➔ 6 week programme designed to build young people’s digital skills in

filmmaking, digital storytelling, mobile journalism.

➔ Year long programme dedicated to building digital skills personal

development and specific learning outcomes.

WHAT’S IN THE KIT?

Technical Equipment:

➔ Smartphone rig x 1

➔ RODE video compact microphone x 1

➔ LED light x 1

➔ Travel tripod x 1

➔ Smartphone camera 2-in-1 wide angle and macro lens x 1

➔ Power Bank with Quick Charge 3.0 (10400mAh) x 1

Resources:

➔ Activity guide to help you get started with MoJo projects and

the equipment

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STEAM | Starter Kit

Storage Box plus

Step by Step Activity Guide

Maker Activity Kits: Scribble Bots, STEAM Racer Car, Mono Speaker, Paper LED Circuit

Core STEAM Equipment

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The STEAM Starter Kit helps youth workers, teachers and educators to

deliver exciting Maker projects to young people.

Our Starter Kit take away time consuming constraints of figuring out

what to buy and where to buy it from, and provides you with the most

relevant and up-to-date equipment and activity guides to support your

work.

The STEAM Starter Kit allows you to focus on planning and delivering

exciting, outcome focussed digital and STEAM activities for young

people.

COST - €250 PER KIT

➔ Each kit contains equipment to run a project with up to

32 young people.

➔ Each Maker Activity Kit contains equipment to run the activity

with 4-8 young people.

➔ The core equipment can be used over and over again!

➔ Delivered to your door.

HOW CAN I USE THE KIT?

The equipment can integrated into your work in lots of ways:

➔ 1:1 work with a young person

➔ Small group work using a single activity

➔ Large group work using all four activities

➔ Integrated into your existing work with youth groups, specific

classes, etc.

➔ Single sessions with a young person/young people to build

specific skills e.g. soldering, circuitry, etc.

➔ 6 week programme designed to build young people’s STEAM

skills through making and learn by doing activities.

➔ Year long programme dedicated to building STEAM skills,

personal development and specific learning outcomes.

WHAT’S IN THE KIT?

Core Equipment:

➔ Includes soldering irons, safety goggles, hot glue gun, glue sticks, wire

cutters, wire strippers, soldering wire, helping hands.

Maker Activity Kits - includes all the components needed to run*:

➔ Scribble Bot Activity

➔ Paper Circuit Activity

➔ Mono Amplifier Speaker Activity

➔ STEAM Gearbox Car Activity

Resources:

➔ Getting started with STEAM projects and equipment

➔ Activity guides with step-by-step instructions for all four Maker kits

Each activity can take between 1-3 sessions to complete.

* The young people like to bring their STEAM creations home!

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Starter KitsWhat participants had to say... “With the starter kits all the

work is done for you.”Volunteer Youth Worker,

Dublin

“The amount of equipment

was something else!”

Youth Worker, Co. Wexford

“I had enough in the kit to give a young person more

Maker materials to continue his learning.”

Youth Worker, Co. Kerry

“You can share the kit amongst other

organisations in your area.”

Youth Worker, Co. Donegal

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TO BOOK AN ONLINE COURSE CONTACT US AT:

ireland@camara.ie

OR REGISTER ONLINE AT:

https://forms.gle/RrVUmcs54W49NomN6