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Danube-Networkers-Online-Lectures (DALEC)

Danube-Networkers-Online-Lectures (DALEC)
Keywords Community Intergenerational Online
Target Group Adults (25-64) Different Ages Educators/ Multipliers Elder People Senior Citizens (65+) People With Disabilities
Used Methods Interviewing Online Lecture Presentation Seminar Discussions
Categories Community Educating Informing Media Engagement
Level of Participation International Level
Approach Science-Based
Format of the Method Digital (Online)
Duration of preparation Short-Term (Less Than 1 Month)
Website https://bbe-toolbox.eu/project/danube-networkers-online-lectures/

Duration

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Short Description

DALEC was a “Media Project Old and Young” with the thematic focus on “Values and Paths along the Danube” across five countries. Five scientific lectures were prepared by scientists for lay people, held live to an audience in the respective locations and transmitted over the internet in an online-lecture series. The lectures were discussed face to face and via internet forums nationally and transnationally. The accompanying discussions, therefore, also contributed to a better understanding between old and young. In mini-projects some of the young and old participants worked with different methods based on the topics of the lectures. In the end, more than five mini projects were accomplished and complemented the online-lectures.

DALEC war ein “Medienprojekt Alt und Jung” mit dem thematischen Schwerpunkt “Werte und Wege entlang der Donau” in fünf Ländern. Fünf wissenschaftliche Vorträge wurden von Wissenschaftlern für Laien aufbereitet, live vor Publikum an den jeweiligen Standorten gehalten und in einer Online-Vortragsreihe über das Internet übertragen. Die Vorträge wurden in persönlichen Gesprächen und in Internetforen national und länderübergreifend diskutiert. Die begleitenden Diskussionen trugen somit auch zu einem besseren Verständnis zwischen Alt und Jung bei. In Miniprojekten arbeiteten einige der jungen und alten Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer mit unterschiedlichen Methoden zu den Themen der Vorträge. Am Ende wurden mehr als fünf Miniprojekte durchgeführt, die die Online-Vorträge ergänzten.

Results

Online-Lectures (not available) and presentations
Evaluation report in German about mini projects
Movie about Danube, Posters and other media production from the mini projects
Presentation on the conference 2012 in the context of Danube festival in Ulm follow up project DALEC 2

Goals

With the aid of the new information technologies, the project builds a bridge between universities and the civil society, between countries in the Danube Region and between old and young people. The main goal, the transfer of the lectures, usage of the internet platform by individuals as well as the discussions accompanying the lectures and the mini-projects fostered the European identity and focused different social and ecological problems along the Danube. The resulting findings were used in the field of implementation of the new media in heterogeneous groups at national and transnational level in the context of new concepts of lifelong learning. The project addressed people of different ages, the participants partook part on the basis of their experiences and know-how in the way of intergenerational learning and thus contributed to bridging science and society.

The online lectures give the input and thematic impulse for discussions; Following the online lectures the audience discussed during the online session and after that they use an internet platform to continue. The lectures were being presented in the national langue of the lecture and was simultaneously translated. Also the contribution by the discussion was translated. The lectures built the kick off for the mini projects.

What is needed

Key Components Likely Needed for the Project
1. Organizational Setup
A coordinating team to manage communication, logistics, and content planning.

Institutional partnerships, possibly across Danube region countries.

Scheduling tools for lecture planning (Zoom/Webex/Teams + calendar coordination).

2. Content Development
Experts or lecturers from partner institutions or relevant academic/NGO sectors.

Topics covering education, cultural exchange, civil society, or digital literacy.

Translation or multilingual support if targeting an international audience.

3. Technical Infrastructure
A platform to host live lectures and/or recordings (Zoom + YouTube/Vimeo + the BBE Toolbox site).

File-sharing and content management systems for documents and presentations.

Tools for participant engagement (polls, breakout rooms, chat moderation).

4. Promotion & Outreach
Marketing materials: flyers, social media banners, emails, newsletters.

Outreach to senior education communities, cultural institutions, and regional networks.

Registration systems for participants (e.g. Google Forms or custom platforms).

5. Documentation & Evaluation
Attendance records, feedback forms/surveys.

Reports summarizing outcomes, challenges, and participant feedback.

Continuous evaluation for future improvements and reporting to funders.

Products and Materials

Documentation of the Project/Event
Post Cards
Poster
Press Release
Photo Gallery
Video
Blog
Decoration: Flags/Bookmarks
Information about the Danube Countries
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