Challenges of creating own educational games

Gamification and game-based learning are getting their share of hype in the education and youth work fields. Some educators show more interest to use motivational qualities of games to get learners engaged. Meanwhile, others critically remark that game elements put serious learning to the background of the classroom. When you work in the field of … Continue reading Challenges of creating own educational games

The learning environment in youth work

Although the role of youth work is increasingly important for community development, youth workers face important challenges in terms of credibility of their work and, consequently, in terms of finding funding and sustainable ways to pursue and achieve their goals for their target groups. In this article we are aiming to raise awareness about the … Continue reading The learning environment in youth work

Start of the project: “European Activist Factory”

One of the biggest highlights of 2018 for the Shokkin Group International network was to receive the support from the European Youth Foundation and the Council of Europe to implement a work plan, a 1-year long project to be developed between 7 of the organizations belonging to the network: Shokkin Group Estonia (Estonia), Awesome People (Sweden), … Continue reading Start of the project: “European Activist Factory”

Welcome to Shokkin Group International!

On behalf of the Shokkin Group International network, we want to welcome you to the new feature of our website: our new blog! Very soon you will see in this sections different resources, articles, surveys and general information about our member organizations and experts, their activities and youth work practices all around Europe. We will … Continue reading Welcome to Shokkin Group International!