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.
Community Dialogue to Prevent Violent Extremism
UNDP Jordan developed a training manuals on community dialogue to prevent violent extremism.
Online Monster Manual
A comprehensive manual with 80+ tools and activities for making online events more interactive and engaging
Leading Groups Online
This guide presents tips, tools and resources for leading online groups and transitioning from offline to online facilitation
Mural
An app that could be used in live OCEAs or for brainstorming/planning as a team
Ground Rules & Guidelines For Dialogue
This list includes basic principles that could be useful for community dialogues
Planning a Community Dialogue
This document outlines a step-by-step process by which a community dialogue could be conducted
Dialogue Theories
A chapter of the book Dialogue Theories, which includes a list of practical dialogue strategies and a case study of a community dialogue.
Video Meeting Signals
A 2021 study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) on the impact of using hand signals in online courses
Soliya Facilitation Training
A facilitator training that specializes in cross-cultural dialogue on virtual platforms, and bestows a certificate upon completion
Digital Process Design & Facilitation for Mediation
This course outlines best practices for designing and facilitating mediation activities using digital tools
Gather Town
A gamified video conferencing platform that includes whiteboard and collaboration capabilities
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
Designing Community-Based Dialogue
A course meant to advance conflict transformation and peacebuilding at the community level
Miro Board Basics
An introductory video on making your first Miro whiteboard
Digital Peacebuilding 101 – Dialogue and Networking
A video taken from a course on digital peacebuilding which includes a short snapshot of functions of dialogue and networking for peacebuilding
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
ZipDX
A videoconferencing platform notable for offering the option of multilingual conference calls with simultaneous interpretation
Voiceboxer
A multilingual video conferencing tool, that offers chat and slide translation as well as simultaneous interpretation
Kudo
KUDO for Web Conferencing is a cloud-based solution for online video conferencing in multiple languages.
Digital Pathways for Peace
This report presents the findings and recommendations from a consultation on the impact of digital technology on peace and conflict
Facilitator toolkit
This toolkit is a guide to tools, methods and techniques for assisting groups with planning and improvement projects and interactive meetings
Platform4dialogue (P4D)
Platform4Dialogue is a digital platform designed to be a place of exchange between peacebuilders and civil society
Online Facilitation Cards
A set of facilitation cards that can be used in online events, designed to improve communication, engagement and audience feedback
Axis
Axis allows you to build up a workshop from pre-defined blocks and then effectively run that workshop with remote participants
Axis 101: Short guides for new users
A list of guides on how to create and run workshops on Axis
Dialogue Knowledge Hub: Dialogue Voices
A resource containing short videos explaining dialogue initiatives (both online and offline formats) aimed towards interreligious cohesion
Zoom how-to video tutorials
A collection of simple Zoom tutorials for each of its features
Hyper Island Toolbox
The Hyper Island Toolbox features some popular, well-known workshop activities as well as facilitation methods created by Hyper Island itself
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
Whereby
Whereby allows users to open a video conferencing room and have guests join via a link without needing to create an account
Getting Started – Whereby Support Center
A help center where you can find information about Whereby and learn how to host a meeting on the Whereby platform
Four Key Issues to Consider for Effective Online Dialogue
This short article lists four issues that facilitators can consider when in the design process of an online dialogue
Designing and Facilitating Creative Conversations & Learning Activities
This booklet provides facilitation skills and tools, and helps facilitators design dialogues, understand learning processes, and address group dynamics
Dialogue in Peacebuilding: Understanding Different Perspectives
This publication… explor[es] different approaches to and perspectives on the use of dialogue in different contexts.
M&E Thursday Talk – Online Dialogue Facilitation: Tips & Tricks
In this webinar Waidehi Gokhale provides guidance on designing and implementing online dialogue, taking participants through real world examples
Meet
Google’s popular messaging app, offering an easy-to-use video conferencing tool
How to Video Conference with Google Meet
A guide on how to use Google Meet and take advantage of its features
Butter
An online tool dedicated to online meeting facilitation with in-built polls, a speaker queue to enable equal participation, and an in-built time tracker
Butter Tutorial – Creative Workshops and Video Conferences
An independent Butter tutorial, walking viewers through its functions
Dialogue Mapping in Miro
A blog post discussing the potential of using whiteboards (such as Miro) for dialogues
Digital Technologies and Mediation: Toolkit 1.0
A list of opportunities and risks (see those particularly related to inclusivity) to consider when using online spaces for peacekeeping initiatives
Digital Technologies and Mediation in Armed Conflict Report
This report analyzes the implications and opportunities for mediation with relation to our growing relationship with digital technologies
Designing and Implementing Virtual Exchange – A Collection of Case Studies
[These 19 case studies represent] real-life pedagogical practices that can be of interest to educators looking for ideas and inspiration
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
Zoom
A popular video conferencing platform
Democratic Dialogue – A Handbook for Practitioners
This handbook delves into how to approach, design and conduct a dialogue
The Sharing Perspectives Foundation: A Case Study in Blended Mobility
Analyzes a blended mobility case study employing VE and location-based activities
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
UN Guidance for Effective Mediation
This Guidance presents best practices and delves into the importance of impartiality, coordination, inclusivity, national ownership and consent
ERASMUS+ Virtual Exchange
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange enables youth to engage in meaningful intercultural experiences online, as part of their formal or non-formal education
Media WISE: Empowering Responsible Religious Leadership in the Digital Age
A training guide to empower religious leaders to navigate the internet
Tips for Online Facilitation (Sharing Perspectives Foundation)
Pro tips for leading activities, preparing for a session, physical presentation, non-verbal participation, and online facilitation in general
Online Dialogue Activity Bank – Virtual Activities Useful for Online Community Engagement (Sharing Perspectives Foundation)
A bank of online activities that contains information on which activities are suited for specific purposes and instructions on how to implement them
From Offline to Online Community Engagement for Prevention of Violent Extremism (Sharing Perspectives Foundation)
A concise guide to bringing offline community engagement online, with instructions on how to design, plan, and structure an OCEA.
Online Community Engagement: The Group Process Framework by Sharing Perspectives Foundation
SPF’s Group Process Framework provides guidance to facilitators to assess their group’s stages and decide which interventions or activities to use.