7. Playlist. PARTICIPATE IN A YOUTH EXCHANGE

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So, the waiting is over and the exchange is here! Are your bags and good intentions already packed? Will you be hosting and welcoming a group? Or are you are travelling to another country?
In this playlist you will learn how to involve young people in exchange activities and take the most learning from this experience.

Activities to complete

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7.1 Take the Most from an Exchange Experience

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7.2 Tips and ideas to support participation in an exchange

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7.3 Essentials for organising a youth exchange

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Content

The following checklist includes essential information that may be helpful when organising a youth exchange project. You can also find some useful tips and hints on what is important during this phase.
Confirm with your National Agency significant project changes, e.g. if a partner cancels, the size of your group reduces or any major change is introduced.If any of the project implementation dates need to be pushed further back, contact your National Agency to ask for the extension of the project period.Use the recommended template for your participants’ list. Collect the necessary information and signatures of all participating young people and group leaders.Support young people in writing down their learning experiences and ideas in Youthpass and encourage them to share it with all.Divide sections of the report with your partners and agree on what needs to be done to complete the final report.Make a copy of the checklist and use it to follow the necessary requirements to prepare for a youth exchange.

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Tasks

Task no.1

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Open the checklist and write down which of the checklist points did you find the most important for you?

7.4 Padlet to create online boards

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7.5 Collect by WeTransfer to organise moments

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7.6 Grant application: impact

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Skills

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#seek grants

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#project management

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#follow checklists

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#prepare applications for grants

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#learning technologies

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#managing digital documents

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#offer learning support

Activities: 6

Started: 28

Completed playlist: 7

Time to complete: 1 hour 40 minutes

Organisers

The Star of Europe

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