From the 18th to the 22nd of April we hosted in Tallinn the first residential activity of the long-term project "Edugame: Expansion" involving youth workers and educators. Here are the personal reviews of Darina and Laci, the Estonian participants representing Shokkin Group: "Projects like this one are the perfect introduction to the world of Erasmus+. … Continue reading Experience | “Edugame: Expansion”
Category: Experiences
Reviews of local/international projects
From 2nd to 9th of March we met with our partners in the small town of Caprarola (Italy) to learn more about LARPs and start crafting stories for the hybrid board game that is being designed under the “Gamify+” project. During the training we discovered an exciting world of freeform and chamber larps. Looked at … Continue reading Experience | “Gamify+”
"I had been to other Erasmus+ projects before, but it was a first time for be participating in a seminar. I was a bit nervous before arriving there, but it went away quite quickly, as I realized that there was nothing to be nervous about. Firstly, I learned a lot from the people - about … Continue reading Experience | “COOLplay” seminar
From 15th-19th November 2023, a team of Shokkin members and coordinators participated in the mobility activity "Games Matter" englobed in the long-term project "Mind the Game". The activity aimed to provide a selection of youth workers and educators with expertise in designing participative educational experiences using games and game-based learning techniques and prototype and test small learning … Continue reading Experience | “Games Matter”
“InVIDEOGAMESjam” was a small-scale partnership created to promote the creation of video games applied to the areas of education, training, and health among young people aged 13 to 25. The project was implemented throughout 2023 and it included events in Spain, France and Estonia. Here you can read the experience of our Estonian team who participated … Continue reading Experience | InJam Spain, France and Estonia
In August a group of Shokkin members and other young people from Estonia embarked on the adventure of "Disconnect to Reconnect", a youth exchange that aimsed to create a space where participants could disconnect from technology to connect again with themselves, offering them tools to focus on their self-development process. Read here below their impressions: "For me, … Continue reading Experience | “Disconnect to Reconnect”
“Take the Lead” was a seven-day Erasmus+ training course implemented by Shokkin Group and hosted by the sociocultural center Villa Leipzig in Germany. It brought together more than twenty participants from diverse countries, professions, and backgrounds. The training aimed to equip attendees with the skills and knowledge needed to become confident group leaders and comprehensive … Continue reading Experience | “Take the Lead”
"This project was absolutely perfect for me because I am a gamer, a youth worker, and I also have a part-time job at a programming school. Before this project I had never been to Spain, and Montserrat truly struck me with its breathtaking beauty. I had never imagined that I would find myself at such … Continue reading Experience | “InJam training”
"I recently had the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus training course focused on the topic of educational games, and I must say it was an incredibly enriching and fulfilling experience. The course was exceptionally well structured and organized, providing participants with the necessary theoretical background information while also incorporating a wide range of interactive … Continue reading Experience | “Gamechangers 2.0”
Last September, our dear member Liisu decided to get a Mediterranean breeze and leave for a 11-month ESC volunteering experience in Terrassa (Catalunya) with our colleagues from La Vibria. We have asked her to share with us some insights of her life in Spain so far, and the result is not dissapointing at all! Enjoy … Continue reading “Adaptation and aha-moments” | Anna-Liisu’s adventures in Terrassa (PART IV)