All resources for Online Community Engagement for PVE
In this section you will find all the resources stored by this Hub. See instructions on how to use this page below:
1) Resources: appearing in white boxes, resources are shown in order of relevance (as indicated by % number). They also include the following features:
– Tags: for further filtering and sorting by categories from the i) diagnostic tool (in button text) and ii) keywords (in hyperlink)
– Arrow icon: to access resource
– Folder icon: to save resource to folder
2) Guidance cards: appearing in blue boxes, they offer guidance and background information on the topics you selected in the diagnostic tool.
3) Menu of icons on the right: additional functionalities to explore
You may download all the guidance information in one Guidance Document, where you will find all the guidance for setting up your OCEA for each type and phase of activity, type of resource, and target audience.
Google Workspace
A suite of Google tools including Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites, that can be used for team collaboration
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a suite of apps including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook and OneDrive, that can be used for team collaboration
Mural
An app that could be used in live OCEAs or for brainstorming/planning as a team
Zoho Projects
A cloud-based project management software which allows for teams to plan and collaborate from a distance
Figma
A design collaboration tool that allows teams to work simultaneously on a project through their browsers
Gmelius
A Gmail-based software that also offers features that allow for team collaboration and integrates with Zoom, Slack or Trello
The most popular messaging service, with end-to-end encryption but some security downsides
Signal
One of the most secure messaging apps, notable for not collecting user data
Telegram
A messaging app that also has social media features and can host large group chats
Facebook Messenger
One of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with some security downsides
Wire
A messaging app that is GDPR compliant and complies with European Union data and privacy laws
Threema
A paid messaging app that does not require a phone number or email address when joining, and therefore provides more options for user anonymity
Slack
Slack brings team communication and collaboration into one digital workspace
Miro Board Basics
An introductory video on making your first Miro whiteboard
CryptPad
A platform built team collaboration that is secure, simultaneous, and encrypted
Building Virtual Rooms for Online Facilitation
A resource for adapting in-person facilitation tools and techniques to a virtual room, offering free slide templates
How To Create Your First Mentimeter Presentation
This video takes you through how to create a presentation in Mentimeter and explore the options available
OneDrive
Offers 5GB of free storage and integrates with Windows applications, making it useful to those with Windows devices
OneDrive Basics
This page covers the basic layout and features of OneDrive, and contains video tutorials of how to get started
Platform4dialogue (P4D)
Platform4Dialogue is a digital platform designed to be a place of exchange between peacebuilders and civil society
Session Lab
SessionLab is an online platform providing a workshop planner application and a public library of facilitation techniques
Slido
Similar to Mentimeter, slido also offers a participant polling functionality and a mobile app for your participants.
How to Create Your First Slido Event
A tutorial on how to set up an event on Slido, create polls or a quiz, and invite participants
Socialpinpoint
An platform specifically designed for online community engagement projects. Includes surveys, mapping, forums, ideas walls and more.
Google Drive
This offers 15GB free storage and contains a built-in office suite where you can edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
How to use Google Drive
A guide and help center for making use of Google Drive
Google Sheets
Google Sheets offers you most of the features you need for creating and sharing session agendas
How To Use Google Sheets
This guide shows you how to use various features of Sheets such as creating spreadsheets, using formulas, and inserting charts
Methods Library
This methods database provides a set of facilitation tools and techniques for facilitators
IREX Online Collaboration Guide for Facilitators
A resource for using digital technology for collaboration and learning
Mentimeter
Allows you to create polling questions in their web application and get answers from participants from their mobile devices
Design Method Toolkit
Contains 50+ practical tools with step-by-step guides on how to run design research, ideation, experimentation and creation within short iterations
Humanitarian Assistance From a Distance: Recommendations for remote programming
This handbook is designed to provide tools for remote project implementation
Monitoring and Accountability Practices for Remotely Managed Projects
This publication examines how remote monitoring is currently being utilized and the key challenges associated with it.
Box
For dialogues in which participants might be sensitive about having data stored in the cloud
Box: Secure Collaboration
A site that shows you what is possible with Box and how you might use it
Dialogue Mapping in Miro
A blog post discussing the potential of using whiteboards (such as Miro) for dialogues
Remote Humanitarian Management and Programming: Guidance Note
This note guides practitioners on how to adapt and think about remote management and provides a snapshot of key takeaways
Stormboard
A whiteboard with a strong reporting functionality that allows you to instantly turn your online sticky notes into structured meeting reports
Getting started with Stormboard
Here you can find a user guide, videos containing 101 basics and pro tips, templates, and a help center
Stormz
A digital application aimed for professional facilitators, enabling to design and facilitate collective intelligence sessions
Stormz Tutorial
A tutorial on how to create and facilitate your first workshop on Stormz
Stormzbox
The portable Stormz Box device claims to provide secure and reliable local network infrastructure for collaborative workshops at any venue
Principles for Digital Development
Nine living guidelines that are designed to help integrate best practices into technology-enabled programs