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.
5 Steps to a Successful Consultation Process in the Context of COVID-19
A look at a five-step approach to holding meaningful and successful virtual consultations with stakeholders
Five Key Takeaways for Conducting Stakeholder Consultations Online
Presents key takeaways from research into online stakeholder consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Planning Virtual Consultations in the Context of COVID-19
Presents recommendations for planning and implementing virtual consultations with stakeholders and maintaining stakeholder participation
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
Video Meeting Signals
A 2021 study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) on the impact of using hand signals in online courses
Stakeholder Engagement
This guidance note presents an introduction to and some of the key principles of stakeholder engagement
How to Create an Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
This article instructs how to create a stakeholder engagement strategy matrix
How to Engage My Stakeholders Virtually
Includes an infograph that provides best practices for engaging both pre-existing and new stakeholders virtually
Communication strategy for stakeholder engagement
This article contains five tips for an effective communication strategy for stakeholder engagement
Complete Stakeholder Mapping Guide
A guide to stakeholder mapping, with examples on how to use Miro for this purpose
Soliya Facilitation Training
A facilitator training that specializes in cross-cultural dialogue on virtual platforms, and bestows a certificate upon completion
Yet Another Mail Merge
A simple Gmail-based mail merge system
SSuite Mail Merge Master
A simple mail merge system that runs on Windows
Yesware
A mail merge system that works with both Gmail and Outlook, allowing the user to design, send and track mass emails
Gmelius
A Gmail-based software that also offers features that allow for team collaboration and integrates with Zoom, Slack or Trello
GBlast
A free extension for Gmail and Chrome that allows the creation of personalized email campaigns from within Gmail.
The Virtual Training Team Train the Trainer Program
This program for trainers consists of four skillbuilding workshops and two practical masterclasses
The Virtual Training Team Train the Trainer Program for Facilitators
This program for facilitators consists of four skillbuilding workshops and two practical masterclasses
Train the Trainer Virtual: Virtual Training Master Class
A course designed to help trainers lead effective online trainings
Online Teaching for Educators: Development and Delivery Professional Certificate
An online training course helping participants to plan, design, and deliver effective online courses and programs
Online Facilitation Masterclass
This masterclass is designed to build online facilitation and workshop design skills
Online Training Series
The Online Training Series includes a variety of relevant online public workshops
Virtual Training & Facilitation Certificate
Trains facilitators and trainers of synchronous online events to improve their skills, providing them with tools, templates, and simulation practice
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
CryptPad
A platform built team collaboration that is secure, simultaneous, and encrypted
Intro to Facilitating “Hybrid” Online Groups
This short guide helps facilitators be aware of the special challenges that come with facilitating hybrid groups and introduces how to overcome them
Strategies for Facilitating “Hybrid” Groups Online
This short guide provides strategies and tips for facilitating groups in which participants join from both individual devices and a shared device
Building Virtual Rooms for Online Facilitation
A resource for adapting in-person facilitation tools and techniques to a virtual room, offering free slide templates
Mailchimp
Mail merge software that allows users to run customisable email campaigns
Mailmeteor
A mail merge service specifically designed for Gmail
Session Lab
SessionLab is an online platform providing a workshop planner application and a public library of facilitation techniques
Online Facilitation Cards
A set of facilitation cards that can be used in online events, designed to improve communication, engagement and audience feedback
Making Online Events More Inclusive
This short publication provides tips for trainers and facilitators who are moving their events online to design events that are more inclusive.
How To Turn Face-to-face Into Online Events
40 practical tips for use in switching from in-person to online training events
Methods Library
This methods database provides a set of facilitation tools and techniques for facilitators
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
Essential Partners dialogue guide
A guide that contains templates, scripts, and guides to help in organizing a community dialogue project
Democratic Dialogue – A Handbook for Practitioners
This handbook delves into how to approach, design and conduct a dialogue
MENA Dialogue Manual
This manual goes in depth into Community Dialogue Design and serves as a guide for those seeking to create such a dialogue in their community
One to One ONline Interventions: A Pilot CVE methodology
This report assesses the outcomes and efficacy of different types of online interventions with ‘at risk’ individuals
Media WISE: Empowering Responsible Religious Leadership in the Digital Age
A training guide to empower religious leaders to navigate the internet
Strong Emotions in Online Community Engagement – Facilitation Tips and Reminders (Sharing Perspectives Foundation)
Contains advice and facilitation practices to handle strong emotions in both offline and online settings, including practical online facilitation tips
Promoting Active Participation & Ownership in Online Spaces – Facilitation Online Community Engagement (Sharing Perspectives Foundation)
For facilitators looking to build effective group dynamics, relationships, and group ownership, with tips on how to deal with disengaged groups