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Youth Work Managers’ Pathway to Strategic Digital Youth Work

Strategic Playmaker

Awarded for exploring the strategic potential of multiplayer games in youth work organisations. This badge recognises your ability to think about games as part of innovation, learning, or engagement strategies.

Skills and experiences gained
This badge aligns with the Digital Capacity Framework for Youth Work Organisations and supports the development of:
  • Strategic integration of digital tools
  • Innovation in youth work programmes
  • Leadership in digital transformation

This badge demonstrates the earner’s leadership in connecting play with purpose. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earners’ insights and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Complete the following tasks and activities to earn the Strategic Playmaker badge.

Claim the badge:
  • Task: Download and install the Spaceteam app. Play a round with colleagues or team members. Reflect on your organisation’s digital engagement goals.
  • Evidence: Submit a short policy or strategy note describing at least one way how your organisation can use digital games to achieve youth work goals. Consider: How could multiplayer games support team building, youth engagement, or learning goals? What organisational values or programmes could benefit from game integration?
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Activities

Exploring learning and teamwork through games: Playing SpaceTeam
Youth Work Managers’ Pathway to Strategic Digital Youth Work
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