Start Free Mobile Culture course for educators and animators

NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR CULTURAL EDUCATION – online course on how to create, conduct and promote engaging and inclusive cultural activities

Enhance your digital skills in cultural activities with Mobile Culture’s free online course, consisting of three separate, self-paced modules. Tailored for cultural animators, educators, and GLAM professionals, our course offers practical insights, tools, and resources for inclusive cultural engagement. Explore real-world examples and unlock comprehensive resources that will elevate your cultural activities to new heights!

The course is designed and produced by the Culture Shock Foundation in collaboration with international partners. The course content is available in English, Polish, Italian, Spanish, and Greek under CC BY 4.0 licence (except the elements described otherwise).

Self-paced modules

This course is for you if

You are a cultural animator passionate about conducting engaging online cultural activities for adults.

You are a GLAM representative who looks for inspiration or wants to keep up with new trends.

You wish to experiment more with new technologies (AI, VR, AR) and free digital tools,

You work in small to medium-sized institutions and want to create memorable experiences for your audience without investing many resources.

You work with marginalised adult groups such as seniors, LGBTQ+, the unemployed, and people with disabilities or neurodiversity and want to make a difference.

About the course

Course learning experience

Each course Module consists of seven steps, blending educational videos, visuals, in-depth articles, tutorials, ready-to-use materials, cheat sheets, and templates. Reflective tasks help you practice new skills. Course content is grounded in real-world experience, research and interviews with leading European cultural institutions like the Uffizi, Prado, and Polish National Museum.

Course highlights

The course is tailored to meet the needs of the GLAM sector professionals. It offers a self-paced learning environment adaptable to your individual or team needs. No prior experience is needed, and it’s ungraded. You can complete each Module separately in about 2-3 hours. The course covers creativity, inclusivity, participatory methods, and tech trends in designing, planning, conducting and promoting cultural activities.

Key takeways

Each course Module provides insights into current trends and essential digital tools in cultural engagement. It covers co-creation, participatory methods, and storytelling strategies while addressing best practices in inclusive communication and creativity. By the end, you will know how to select practical approaches and utilize digital tools to enhance cultural activities and participant interaction.

Why join the course?

Latest cultural animation knowledge.
Real-life examples and transferability tips.
Tips & tricks from experienced animators and educators.
Verified free digital tools for engagement and creativity.
Interactive educational experience.
Bespoke, non-generic content for animators and educators.
Access to a passionate community of GLAM reps.

Benefits

Explore course content 100% free.
Receive a personalized Certificate of completion for each Module.
Boost your confidence and creativity.
Gain new inspirations for your work.
Access ready-to-use templates for designing, conducting, and promoting cultural activities.
Network with GLAM sector representatives across Europe.

Course team

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS: Sylwia Żółkiewska, Olga Perzyna, Paulina Jędrzejewska (Culture Shock Foundation), Oksana Shamonova, Miguel Caneda (Clictic), Martina Tonarelli, Carlotta Pavese (Escape4Change), Nikos Apostolidis, Giannis Parastatidis (Roes Cooperativa).

COLLABORATORS: Paweł Wołochowicz (Learn Dash Platform Implementation), Wacław Marat-Głód (Graphic Design), Maciej Turczyniak (IT Support), F/8 Studio (Intro and Outro Filming and Editing).