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Another cycle ended with smiles! 😊

We concluded our year-long Facilitator Qualification Course in October with a reflective lab looking back on all the learnings gained throughout this time and talking about each participant’s future as a facilitator.

The course included modules on:
✨facilitation of participatory processes,
✨design and facilitation of online events,
✨facilitating conflict transformation,
✨group dynamics and effects,
✨dealing with complexity,
✨peer talks and,
✨peer practice where participants got to design and facilitate a practice session and receive feedback from their peers.

It was a journey full of learnings for all of us and was a pleasure to have such motivated, brilliant participants on board!

💜We also want to take a moment to thank our wonderful facilitators for all their efforts throughout this year and making this course possible Max Pijevskii Marta Dagargulia Tino Rasche Betka Polohova Wojcik Nataliya Trambovetska
Linnea Mühlenkamp Ilyas Gûermazy Matthias Haberl !

🌍 New Release! Our Mind the Game Flipbook now has two localized attachments in Polish and Estonian! 🎉

In these attachments, our local partners have carefully selected and translated sections of the flipbook that resonate most within their educational communities. By focusing on culturally relevant methods, they’ve brought the heart of game-based learning to life for educators and learners in each region.

Huge thanks to our partners Shokkin Group Estonia Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i Edukacja for their amazing work! Dive in to explore these tailored resources and see how game-based learning can be applied in your own educational context!

📖 Attachment in Estonian :https://horizontal.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Flipbook-Mind-the-Game.-Attachment-2-–-Estonian-7.11.2024.pdf

📖 Attachment in Polish :https://horizontal.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Flipbook-Mind-the-Game.-Attachment-1-–-Polish-7.11.2024.pdf

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The current flipbook is part of the Erasmus small-scale partnerships in youth work: “Mind the Game or Game the Mind: Rethinking Gamification as an Educational Approach in Youth Work and Citizenship Education” and is brought to life by a collaboration of partner organizations: Commit, Shokkin Group, and Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i Edukacja and funded by European Union. European Youth

🎙️ New podcast alert!

Dive into the world of game-based learning with the new season of horizontal.talks podcast! 🎮✨

In 10 episodes, we explore innovative approaches, share stories, and discuss practical ways to bring play into education, all inspired by the Erasmus+ project Mind the Game or Game the Mind in cooperation with Shokkin Group Estonia , Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i Edukacja
Whether you're an educator, student, or simply curious about how games can transform learning, tune in for inspiring conversations and fresh insights!

🎧 Listen now via: https://horizontal.school/podcast/

Thank you to everyone involved in this project and contributed to the podcast series with their insights and expertise. A big thank you goes to our dear producer Frankenthal!
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The third podcast season of horizontal.talks was produced in the scope of the project "Mind the Game or Game the Mind" implemented by Commit and horizontal school in cooperation with Shokkin Group Estonia and Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i Edukacja and funded by European Union. European Youth

Our thoughts are with those who are struck by the floods in Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.

In solidarity with flood victims, MitOst e.V. has shared trusted relief efforts below. If you’d like to help expand the list with other reliable organizations or initiatives, you can leave a comment under their post.

🇦🇹Austria
https://www.caritas.at/.../aktue.../katastrophenhilfe-inland

🇨🇿Czech Republic
https://www.charita.cz/en/caritas-for-flood-victims/

🇵🇱Poland
Polski Czerwony Krzyż (PCK): https://zrzutka.pl/naratunekpowodz
Fundacja Siepomaga.pl: https://www.siepomaga.pl/powodzie
Caritas Polska: https://caritas.pl/.../pilne-powodz-w-polsce-caritas.../
Pomagam.pl: https://pomagam.pl/sospowodz

🇷🇴Romania
Asociația Blondie: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/JfxxAHf8LV6Yvgsq/
Inimă de Copil: https://inimadecopil.ro/
Help Labus: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LFHc9cXbmKMAeFU4/

🇷🇴Collecting items or donating
Asociația Dodoroni Galați: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9RP7VEYGnwYR5Gvx/
Asociaţia Misionând Generaţia de Mâine: https://misiuneamgm.ro/en/
Asociația Voluntari Fără Frontiere: https://www.voluntarifarafrontiere.ro/

🇸🇰Slovakia
https://www.facebook.com/bratislavskykraj.sk

We join our thoughts with those who have been hit by heavy rains in recent days: the people of Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland Romania and Slovakia. In solidarity with flood victims, we’re sharing trusted relief efforts and we need your help to expand this list. Please drop a comment with any additional reliable organizations or initiatives, including the country they support.

Austria 🇦🇹
https://www.caritas.at/spenden-helfen/spenden/aktuelle-spendenaufrufe/katastrophenhilfe-inland

Czech Republic 🇨🇿
https://www.charita.cz/en/caritas-for-flood-victims/

Poland 🇵🇱
Polski Czerwony Krzyż (PCK): https://zrzutka.pl/naratunekpowodz
Fundacja Siepomaga.pl: https://www.siepomaga.pl/powodzie
Caritas Polska: https://caritas.pl/.../pilne-powodz-w-polsce-caritas.../
Pomagam.pl: https://pomagam.pl/sospowodz

Romania 🇷🇴
Asociația Blondie: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/JfxxAHf8LV6Yvgsq/
Inimă de Copil: https://inimadecopil.ro/
Help Labus: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LFHc9cXbmKMAeFU4/

Collecting items or donating 🇷🇴
Asociația Dodoroni Galați: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9RP7VEYGnwYR5Gvx/
Asociaţia Misionând Generaţia de Mâine: https://misiuneamgm.ro/en/
Asociația Voluntari Fără Frontiere: https://www.voluntarifarafrontiere.ro/

Slovakia 🇸🇰
https://www.facebook.com/bratislavskykraj.sk

👾We're thrilled to announce the launch of Mind the Game flipbook!

This flipbook is more than just a guide—it's an invitation to explore the transformative power of game-based learning. Inside, you'll find insights, reflections, stories, research, and practical guides that emerged from our journey in the Erasmus project "Mind the Game or Game the Mind" in cooperation with Shokkin Group Estonia , and Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i Edukacja .

🌟 Whether you're ready to take the leap into applying games in education or simply curious about innovative learning methods, this flipbook is your companion. Flip through the pages, let the stories inspire you, and join this vibrant community of practice.

💜 A big thank you to all the authors and contributors creating this invaluable resource.

👉 You can download the flipbook here :
https://horizontal.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/flipbook_Mind-the-Game.pdf

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The current flip book is part of the Erasmus small-scale partnerships in youth work: “Mind the Game or Game the Mind: Rethinking Gamification as an Educational Approach in Youth Work and Citizenship Education” and is brought to life by a collaboration of partner organizations: Commit by MitOst gGmbH, Shokkin Group, and Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i Edukacja and and funded by European Union Erasmus+ .

📣 Registrations are open for Dealing with Complexity Workshop!

As a facilitator, are you prepared to navigate complex, uncertain, and dynamic environments with confidence?

In our rapidly changing world, navigating these complexities effectively is more crucial than ever. This two-session workshop is specifically designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies to not just navigate, but thrive in these challenging situations.

What you’ll gain :
✨ A deep understanding of what complexity means in the context of facilitation.
✨ Practical approaches and tools for managing complexity effectively.
✨ Develop strategies to help groups navigate uncertainty and dynamic change.
✨ Enhance your ability to lead in unpredictable environments.

📅 Dates:10 & 12 September 2024
🕒 Time: 3-6pm CEST
🌍 Location: Zoom

Whether you're an experienced facilitator or just starting out, this workshop will provide you with the insights and skills needed to tackle complexity with confidence.

🔗 Register now to secure your spot via the link in the comments.

📰First edition of Vidnova Journal is out. In this digital journal you will find interviews, good practices, prototypes and inspiring stories about the Ukrainian civil society and the recovery of Ukraine, two years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Thanks to our colleagues in the Vidnova Program and Commit and to all contributors for their amazing work!

🔗You can read the full journal via the link in the comments.

Two years into the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we already know that we have a long run ahead and that the Ukrainian civil society, in its pivotal role, needs international resources, attention, and support more than ever. This journal touches upon questions connected to Ukraine’s recovery that we find important to raise.

Thank you to contributors:
Валерій Пекар ~ Daryna Pyrogova ~ Olesia Moroz ~ Inna Datsiuk ~ Diana Popfaluschi ~ Iryna Minkovska ~ Nadiia Synytsia ~ Anna Karnaukh ~ Anastasia Pustova ~ Olena Syrbu ~ Liubov Rakovytsia ~ Julia Ovcharenko ~ Adina Constantin ~ Nataliia Martynenko ~ Alona Karavai ~ Victoria Bokova ~ Lux ~ Fabia Göhring ~ Malwina Fendrych ~ Olha Kotska ~ Annegret Wulff

Sincere gratitude goes to Robert Bosch Stiftung for the kind financial support.

📰 We wish you a good and insightful read. Go to the Journal: https://vidnova.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vidnova-Journal-Digital.pdf.

Commit Robert Bosch Stiftung zusa Інша Освіта / Insha Osvita

🔎Navigating the world of facilitation demands a delicate balance: knowing when to guide and when to let the group shine. 💫

💡To strike this balance, facilitators must actively listen, observe group dynamics, and adapt their approach accordingly. They offer gentle guidance to keep discussions on track while fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued. It's about empowering the group to collaborate and lead, while providing the necessary support and structure to ensure progress towards the shared goals.

What skills do you believe are crucial for a good facilitator? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬

Follow us for more valuable insights and stay tuned to hone your facilitation skills with us.🌟

🔎Delve into the timeless question of 'How do we learn?' through the lens of David Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory!

Born out of Kolb's research in the 1970s, this influential theory offers profound insights into the learning process. By emphasizing the interplay between concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation, Kolb's model provides a holistic understanding of learning. It suggests that true understanding emerges when individuals engage in a continuous cycle of experiencing, reflecting, thinking, and doing.

😉Save this post for later and follow us for more facilitation content.

🖼️Many thanks to Actu Tactu for the beautiful visual representation of this model.
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Source: Handbook on Theory and Methods of Facilitation and Intercultural Communication. You can download the full handbook for free via the link in the comments.🔗

❓"When I hear the word conflict, I …"🤯😰🫥😠🫠🫣🥲

💬How do you react? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Last week, we kicked off the workshop on Facilitating Conflict Transformation with this simple question. It's no secret that conflicts can stir up a mix of emotions, but they also present opportunities for growth and progress.

🔎Our facilitators, Linnea and Elyes, guided participants through understanding and analyzing conflict situations, equipping them with valuable tools to approach conflicts constructively in this two-session workshop.

💜A huge shoutout to Linnea, Elyes, and all our dedicated participants for their active engagement!

☎️ MitOst community calls continue!

These calls will be a space to consult on specific topics related to MitOst, address questions directly to the board, and meet fellow members.

Save the dates:
📌April 4 & 18
📌May 2 & 16
📌June 6 & 20

First session in April is dedicated to the membership model and will be hosted by Alona Karavai and Stelios Voulgaris.

🔗No registration needed. You can join the sessions by clicking on the recurring meeting link on the comments section.

After three Community Calls on navigating difference, the board proposes to continue the practice of online community meetings. From now on, these sessions will be a space to consult on specific topics related to MitOst, address questions directly to the board, and meet fellow members. Up to two Board representatives will be your hosts on the 1st and the 3rd Thursday of each month, from 5 to 6 pm CEST.

Alona Karavai and Stelios Voulgaris will host the upcoming session to update and answer your questions on the membership model.

No registration is needed to participate - join us spontaneously through the following recurring Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88104381213?pwd=NkxrYjF4ZjJOcWIveEprVU5iRkgzUT09

Mark the following dates in your calendars:
April 4 and 18
May 2 and 16
June 6 and 20

We will update you further on the dates of sessions after June 🙌

Photo credits: Agata Maziarz

📬Applications for mobility programme by Anna Lindh Foundation are open!

The programme offers four modalities to financially support civil society entities and intercultural dialogue leaders to get together, foster collaboration and help them tackle pressing challenges. Deadline for applications is 22 April.

If you're not sure which mobility opportunity is right for you, join their info call to find out on 1 April at 2 pm CEST via the link below.👇🏻

Join us for info-session and learn which mobility opportunity is the right one for you!

When: Monday, 1 April at 14:00 PM (CET)
Where: On Zoom, no registration needed!
LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85001240871

Who should attend?
▪️ Civil society entities: interested in collaborating with like-minded peers to develop project proposals or enhance events they are organising by inviting external parties from different organisations around the Mediterranean.
▪️ Artistic and creative outlets: willing to host creative individuals or artists to explore new horizons.
▪️ Civil society entities: interested in creating knowledge products related to intercultural dialogue.

Learn more about ALFinMOTION and apply now: https://annalindhfoundation.org/alfinmotion-mobility-programme-sixth-edition