LET’S BLOG
In the 21st century digital technology widens options for choosing when and how to
contribute to society. New digital citizenship platforms, where to share experiences
and support each other are springing up ever more frequently. It brings more
possibilities to become active citizen and to find more space in a given community.
In the 21st century citizenship has gone digital, giving more opportunity and choice
how we can contribute to society and make a difference to real lives all over the
world. A form of citizenship has emerged through digital storytelling and this most
popular form is blogging. Everyday more and more people become story-sharers.
They are driven by a desire to benefit society, making blogging a part of digital
citizenship. Although blogging doesn’t have a long history, it becomes everyday a
stronger online platform for individuals, businesses, social businesses.
WHY SHOULD WE BLOG?
Because we always have something to say
and blogs provide a place to say it and be
heard. Plus:
Blogging helps to improve writing and
argumentation skills
Blogging helps to live a more
intentional life
Blogging connects us with like-minded
people and gets our voice heard
Blogging gives the possibility to inspire
and help others
Blogging makes world a better place
WHEN & WHERE
TRENTO, ITALY
5-13 SEPTEMBER
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE
YOUTH EXCHANGE:
1. To raise awareness about Media Literacy and Digital Participation among
participants
2. To support participants in exploring the concept of Active Citizenship not only
in everyday life but also throughout ICT tools, namely online platforms for
blogging
3. To raise awareness of participants about role of online communication for
shaping and sharing opinions among young people
4. To increase participants’ teamwork ability as well as their strategic thinking and to
put in practice theoretical knowledge on the subject
5. To provide participants with technical tools and practical information on how
to create and develop a blog as well as to foster their digital abilities
YOUTH EXCHANGE
TOPICS
Blogging; Media Literacy; Active
Citizenship; Digital Natives; Storytelling
PARTICIPANTS
6 from each country. Total 24. 5 participants (19-27 years old) and 1 youth
leader (no age limits) from each country
DATES
6-12 September, 2019
TRAVEL DATES
5 September, 2019
13 September, 2019
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Each participant is responsible for arranging
his/her medical insurance
NOTE
The project is financed by the Erasmus+
programme, Italian National Agency
PLEASE READ THE INFO PACK CAREFULLY.
Deadline: August 13th 2019
Interested candidates are asked to send their CV and Motivation Letter (In English) to advit_team@yahoo.com with the subject “Let’s Blog”