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Exercise, Group Building Activity
This expedition aimed at providing personal and group experience in order to explore the topic of mobility, deal with personal challenges and work in a group of peer learners. Expedition lasted 10 h. It was designed and delivered by using Actionbound.
1. To provide experience of individual and group journey in rural area by biking and the use of digital technologies;
2. To provide opportunity to explore personal and group challenges and deal with them throughout the expedition
3. To link environment with various topics emerging from it (e.g. local crafts, the past and history; the topic of migration, impact of transportation, human relations, etc. )
This expedition was prepared and implemented by using Actionbound application.
During the preparation each spot of the expedition was visited, facilitators took the coordinated and photos and later on created Actionbound on www.actionbound.com website.
It can be found at https://actionbound.com/bound/expeditionmove
PREPARATION PHASE
Participants got the following tasks:
- Download and test Actionbound app
- Agree with the group what resources you might need during the expedition
- Agree how do you ensure safety and what do you need to take for providing the first aid
- Think individual about your personal goal or challenge to deal with
EXPEDITION on the MOVE
Group started by picking up the bikes from the rental place. Then the task was to agree what food is needed for making lunch and buying it with a limited budget.
Afterwards group went through variety of spots in the rural surroundings and local villages. Most of the stops had thematic discussion on the way.
REFLECTION PHASE
Reflect about your own experience, feelings and dynamic:
- Focus on your own circle of influence (What were you doing/What could have your done)
- Identify your emotional Up’s and Down’s
- Reflect on your personal Achievements and challenges accomplished.
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http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/1860
This tool is for
Up to 15 youth workers
and addresses
Social Inclusion, Personal Development, European Citizenship, Youth Participation, Environment
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Few smartphones or tablet computers, first aid kit, some money for food, bikes, raincoats, basic grilling equipment, cutlery.
Duration:
Preparation – 10 hours
Expedition – 10 hours
Reflection – 2,5 hours.
The tool was created by
Nerijus Kriauciunas
in the context of
Training Course "EXPEDITION" – Designing adventures in rural environments for Youth
The tool has been experimented in
Training Course "EXPEDITION" – Designing adventures in rural environments for Youth
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Laimonas Ragauskas (on 26 July 2016)
and last modified
14 June 2016
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