The ICT&IA course for volunteers has been designed with the objective of teaching participants how to use appropriate digital tools to carry out their work efficiently and effectively, providing participants with the knowledge base and skills necessary to use digital tools effectively in the support and volunteering activities that we carry out at Blue Beehive, mainly in workshops.
The tools reviewed and the topics covered during the course have been:
Tools to promote teamwork
- WeTransfer: For sharing large files.
- Airtable: For project and database management.
- Docdroid:To share and view documents.
- Xmirage: For screen mirroring.
- Monday: For task and project management.
Applications for effective presentations
- Emaze: To create interactive presentations.
- WiseMapping: For the creation of mind maps.
- Wordcloud: To generate word clouds.
- Genially: To create interactive presentations and content.
- Videoscribing: To create animated explainer videos.
Cooperation and collaboration tools
- Trello: For project and task management.
- Padlet: For real-time collaboration.
- Miro: For the creation of collaborative whiteboards.
- Jamboard: For visual cooperation.
- Socrative: For real-time evaluation and feedback.
- Mural: For visual collaboration and brainstorming among others…
Generative AI
Given the enormous development of AI, here are some specific sections to introduce volunteers to this technology:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Definition and basic concepts of AI. History and evolution of AI.
- Applications and use cases of AI in everyday life (with practical examples).
- Fundamentals of AI
- Machine Learning and its types.neural networks and AI algorithms.
- Data preparation and feature selection.
- AI tools and platforms
- Exploration of available AI tools: ChatGPT, Copilot, Dall-E, Midjourney, CapCut, QuickToK, Synthesia..
- Ethics and accountability in AI
- Ethical considerations when using AI.
- Biases and fairness in algorithms.
Effects of the Programme
- Positive effects:
- Skills enhancement: Practical skills in the use of technological tools are acquired.
- Increased confidence: Volunteers feel more comfortable and confident applying these tools in their work.
- Collaboration and communication: Collaboration and communication between volunteers and young people in workshops where they provide support is improved.
- AI awareness: A basic understanding of generative AI and its application is gained.
- Negative Effects:
- Learning curve: Some volunteers find it difficult to learn certain technological tools.
- Adaptation time: Additional time is required to adapt to the new tools and methodologies, it is important to offer support via email and WhatsApp.