Quality Learning: Unlock Your Potential

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This playlist empowers young people to access and advocate for high-quality, inclusive, and relevant education.
It supports you in developing key competencies, engaging in learning that prepares you for life and work, and ensuring that education systems meet the needs of all young people. Through this playlist, you will explore ways to improve learning experiences, promote innovation in education, and take meaningful action toward achieving the European Youth Goal #8: Quality Learning.
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Why Should You Care?
✔ Gain Future-Ready Skills – Equip yourself with knowledge and competencies that prepare you for personal and professional success.
✔ Ensure Inclusive Education – Advocate for equal access to learning opportunities, regardless of background, ability, or location.
✔ Champion Innovation in Learning – Support new and dynamic approaches to education that make learning more engaging and effective.
✔ Strengthen Lifelong Learning – Develop the habit of continuous learning, adapting to the evolving needs of society and the job market.
✔ Earn Recognition – Get digital badges that showcase your skills in leadership, innovation, and education advocacy.
✔ Connect with Other Learners – Join a network of young people passionate about improving education across Europe.
✔ Take Real Action – Lead projects, participate in student-led initiatives, and influence education policies.
✔ Access Support – Find resources, guidance, and opportunities through the Cities of Learning Network and other platforms.
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How Can You Get Involved?
🎯 Recognize the Value of Learning
Understand why high-quality education matters and how it shapes your future.
🔹 Reflect on your personal learning journey.
🔹 Identify challenges in education and think of possible solutions.
🔹 Share your thoughts on what makes learning meaningful for you.
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🎯 Explore Different Learning Methods
Discover innovative and practical ways of learning that go beyond traditional schooling.
🔹 Engage in experiential learning, problem-solving, and project-based education.
🔹 Learn about digital education and how to use technology for learning.
🔹 Try non-formal education activities, such as volunteering and peer learning.
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🎯 Advocate for Inclusive and Quality Education
Take steps to ensure that learning environments are accessible, inclusive, and engaging for all.
🔹 Join youth councils, student unions, or local advocacy groups.
🔹 Campaign for education reforms that prioritize student needs.
🔹 Speak up about issues like mental health in education, equal access, and curriculum updates.
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🎯 Lead Learning Initiatives
Be part of student-led education projects or create your own learning opportunities.
🔹 Organize workshops, study groups, or mentorship programs.
🔹 Partner with schools, libraries, or community centers to promote education.
🔹 Develop digital resources or learning platforms for your peers.
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🎯 Gain and Showcase Your Skills
Earn recognition for your commitment to education and personal development.
🔹 Participate in programs that provide Open Badges for learning achievements.
🔹 Build a portfolio of skills gained through education, volunteering, or extracurricular activities.
🔹 Use digital tools to track your learning progress and set goals.
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How Can Organizations Support You?
🏆 Highlight Success Stories
Share inspiring examples of young people improving education in their communities.
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📢 Encourage Participation
Use social media, events, and youth networks to promote engagement in education initiatives.
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🌍 Create Learning Opportunities
Support peer-learning projects, digital learning initiatives, and youth-led workshops.
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🤝 Foster International Collaboration
Connect young learners with global education programs, exchanges, and cross-border learning experiences.
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💡 Empower Youth as Educators
Encourage young people to lead their own learning projects and contribute to shaping education policies.
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Start Your Journey Now!
📌 Take Action – Choose an area of education you are passionate about and start making a change.
📌 Join the Network – Connect with other young people working toward Quality Learning.
📌 Earn Recognition – Get digital badges for your contributions to education and lifelong learning.

Atividades para concluir

Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated

📖 Activity 1: The Power of Learning - Why Education Matters

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💡 Activity 2: Beyond Classrooms – Exploring Non-Formal Learning

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📱 Activity 3: Digital Learning – The Future of Education

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✏️ Activity 4: Shaping Education – Your Voice Matters

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🎥 Get Inspired:
🎥 Video: Students for Students: Advocacy to Reform Education by Reva Gandhi
Description: In this TEDx talk, Reva Gandhi discusses the importance of student advocacy in reforming education systems. She emphasizes how students can take active roles in shaping their educational experiences and the broader system.
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🚀 Now Take Action!
✅ Research one issue in education (e.g., accessibility, outdated curricula, lack of innovation).
✅ Write an open letter or social media post addressing decision-makers on this issue.
✅ Organize or participate in a local discussion/workshop on education reform.
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🏅 Get Your Badge:
📌 Share your open letter or event participation proof to earn the "Education Changemaker" activity badge.
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🌍 Who Is Behind This Activity?
Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and take action on European Youth Goal #8: Quality Learning. We value your contributions and want to reward you with badge recognition.
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📌 Project Partners:
🔹 System&G, Greece – Lead Partner
🔹 CODEC, Belgium
🔹 Badgecraft, Lithuania
🔹 System&G, Finland
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💬 Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning".
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.

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🏅 Badge Description for Activity 4: Shaping Education – Your Voice Matters
This badge is awarded to individuals who have actively engaged in education advocacy by identifying key challenges in the education system and taking steps to raise awareness or influence decision-makers. Badge earners have demonstrated their ability to research educational issues, express their viewpoints, and contribute to discussions on education reform.
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This badge recognizes the earner’s commitment to making education more inclusive and effective, their ability to articulate concerns and solutions, and their active participation in driving change within the education system.

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To earn this badge, recipients have:
✔ Researched a critical issue in education (e.g., accessibility, outdated curricula, lack of innovation) and analyzed its impact.
✔ Written an open letter or a social media post addressing decision-makers or the public, advocating for improvements in education.
✔ Organized or participated in a local discussion/workshop focused on education reform and youth involvement in shaping learning policies.
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Komotini 691 00, Greece

🛠️ Activity 5: Build the Learning Space of the Future

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