We have collected some of the frequently asked questions about the platform for Cities and Regions of Learning. If you can not find your question answered, contact us at info@badgecraft.eu
A City or Region of Learning is an approach of connecting learning opportunities across territories and making them more visible and accessible to all learners.
Cities and Regions of Learning use the latest digital technology to map learning opportunities , offer local and digital experiences combined into playlists, and use digital Open Badges to value and recognise learning and achievements.
Cities and Regions of Learning build on the interests of learners and connect them with opportunities in a territory. It promotes open and inclusive learning for all.
Your city or region should identify local partners and stakeholders that are willing to get involved and support this initiative. It is essential to allocate necessary resources for initiating and managing your City or Region of Learning.
Organisations or institutions interested to become a City or Region of Learning should express interest in becoming a partner with the Network of Cities and Regions of Learning. Please send us an email to info@badgecraft.eu.
The Network of Cities and Regions of Learning will provide new partners with guidelines and good practices for developing a City or Region of Learning.
We launch a localised platform for new city or region for a one-time fee. This fee includes a technical set up, branding package, online consultations, and a 1-year licence for using the platform.
Annually, a city or region contributes with paying a licence fee calculated based on the active users on the platform.
Contact us to know more details: info@citiesoflearning.eu.
We recommend to foresee resources for the following activities:
We are ready to collaborate with cities and regions anywhere in the world. In case of a need, we cooperate with new members in finding necessary resources.
The digital platform for Cities and Regions of Learning has the following functionality:
The digital platform has integrated the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) database of the European multilingual classification of Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations.
Organisations and institutions that use the platform can access data and analytics about learning and impact.
We follow the human-centred design process consulting with learners and organisations on the user experience and design of the platform. Hence the platform is evolving and adapting to our partners’ and beneficiaries needs.
We initially created this platform for young people, but any learner and learning provider can benefit from the platform. Every new partner can define their specific target group or particular thematic focus.
Examples of how other cities and regions use the platform to bring benefits to specific groups of learners:
Benefits for learners:
Benefits for learning providers:
Benefits for city and region administration:
Benefits for business and employers:
We are a network of not-for-profit organisations and municipalities. At the moment we have diverse partners managing Cities and Regions of Learning in 12 territories in Europe and South Africa:
The network is supported by tech partner Badgecraft and communication partner Creativitas.
We are open and ready to collaborate with diverse organisations interested in developing City or Region of Learning.
The members of the Network of Cities and Regions of Learning contribute with paying the licence fee for using the platform. We reinvest income generated from the licence fees into further development and maintenance of the platform.
Depending on opportunities, Cities and Regions of Learning apply for public funding to implement local and international activities.
We built the first version of the platform with the co-funding of the European Union Erasmus+ programme and local public grants.