The Erasmus+ project “Digital Content to Improve the Hand Skills of Ukrainian Refugees” took a significant step forward in Bremen, Germany. Participants came together for an intense two-day training session aimed at developing digital content for refugees. The training focused on equipping participants with the necessary skills to teach practical skills that will improve the lives of refugees.
Day 1: Project Goals and Summary of Previous Activities
On the first day, the project’s goals and objectives were thoroughly explained to the participants. Coordinators from Slovakia provided a summary of previous activities and shared academic insights they gained about digital content creation. Following this, participants visited Ukrainian refugee families in Germany, where presentations on digital education content were given to provide context and relevance to the project.
Day 2: Digital Content Creation Workshops
On the second day, participants were divided into four groups, each working on creating digital content for different topics related to the needs of refugees. Below are the topics and goals each group focused on:
Group A: This group worked on creating digital content to teach refugee women simple sewing techniques for home use. The content focused on repurposing old clothes into new styles, providing practical skills for refugees to create clothing from unused items.
Group B: The second group developed digital content aimed at improving the handcraft skills of refugee women, focusing on knitting techniques for creating hats, scarves, vests, sweaters, and more.
Group C: This group focused on creating digital content to teach refugees how to make souvenirs. The content also covered marketing these handmade items, providing insights into how refugees can sell their creations.
Group D: The fourth group developed digital content focused on the harmful effects of global warming, aiming to raise awareness among refugees. Additionally, they created content on how to grow and care for garden plants in pots, which refugees could cultivate in their homes.Group Work and Asynchronous Content Development
Each group worked collaboratively to develop asynchronous content. The groups created a detailed plan, defined topics, and mapped out the content through concept maps. They also wrote texts to explain the work that would be included in the digital content. The participants conducted video shoots and recordings, which were incorporated into the asynchronous content.
Taking the Project a Step Further
This two-day event not only helped create valuable digital educational content for Ukrainian refugees but also allowed participants to enhance their skills and work more effectively with refugee populations. The project aims to foster the integration and economic independence of refugees by providing them with accessible digital learning tools.
