Webinars

Business Objective

This initiative aimed to build a robust evidence base for higher education’s contribution to democratic movements, empower youth activists, and highlight the role that higher education plays as an incubator of knowledge and social connector, capable of supporting democratic renewal. The event needed to include the following themes:

• Youth perspectives on activism and their pivotal role in promoting positive social change

• How higher education institutions can effectively support youth student “champions” for democracy

• The needs of students and higher education institutions to bolster their role in driving social change

My role: Design, produce and manage the project end-to-end. Guide facilitators and speakers.

Strategy

Utilized the ADDIE framework to:

•  Analyze: Worked with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify key gaps in higher education’s support for youth activism and pinpoint the event's earning priorities, developing a list of youth activists across Latin America and Africa to invite to share their stories at the event. 

• Design: Crafted a macro-design based in defined learning priorities and received SME buy-in on learning approach that featured a welcome address from a senior USG official, short speaker videos from the participating activists, and an interactive choose-your-own-adventure question and answer session with SMEs to collect data meant to inform an upcoming evidence brief. 

• Develop: Worked closely with 3 youth activists to develop their personal narratives, guide them through video interviews and production, collect materials to include in each video and compile the videos for inclusion in the webinar. Worked closely with multiple SMEs to draft a detailed facilitators' guide, audience engagement prompts, and slides. 

•  Implement: Served as event producer and ensured seamless transition between webinar content and speakers. Managed speaker audio and video checks, tech set-up and audience engagement. 

• Evaluate: Collected qualitative post-event feedback to inform future online learning events, specifically regarding the event format and relevance to the audience. 

Business Objectives

1. Elevate an innovative Data Monitoring Framework developed by OREALC/UNESCO Santiago and 18 ministries of education in the Latin America and Carribbean Region concerning the Right to Education of People on the Move (POM).

2. Promote the improvement of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) in the LAC region through enhanced data production that addresses gaps in student access to education, transit, and achievement, as well as in the certification of skills acquired during the migratory journey.

3. Support the professional and technical development of high-level government officials and educators across Latin America and the Caribbean, empowering them to develop robust datasets and tracking efforts.

4. Foster cross-country collaboration by creating knowledge and relationship linkages among policy-makers.

My role: Design, produce and manage the project end-to-end. Guide facilitators and speakers.

Strategy

Develop a two-part, cohort-based learning series combining synchronous and asynchronous formats:

• Part One: Deliver resources, data, and expert guidance to share foundational insights.

• Part Two: Facilitate a virtual, instructor-led workshop that engages participants in applying learnings to their work contexts, establishing actionable takeaways, and building a professional network.

Outcome

• The two-part series was successfully delivered in August 2023 with both webinars receiving highly positive feedback from OREALC/UNESCO, presenters, and participants.

• The event (recording on the right) was among the highest performing online learning events of the quarter, achieving attendance 30% above the quarterly average 

• The Monitoring Framework was translated into French from Spanish and disseminated widely to encourage access to the knowledge in other other regions