Member Liz
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Hi friends,
Thought I’d share this recorded webinar resource for the wrap up today. Put it on while you’re working or “serve” it along with your lunch.
Cheers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3aesL_p8KA&list=WL&index=14&t=3s
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Great resource! I find that sometimes the challenge is not only where and when you connect with youth, but depending on how many youth are in your group, replying to the one-on-one youth-initiated conversations – that often happen between 10PM and 2AM.
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That is very interesting and something I never would have expected as an answer. Would you also send the same message in other platforms such as instagram?
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We have found it useful to blind copy email youth and then see who replies and based on those replies we have coordinated several mentoring online meditation sessions and email conversations. Although youth are not quick or prompt with email replies they will often check emails within 14 to 21 days
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I agree! In education, we find that offering youth a combination of regular scheduled video calls and/or scheduled group chats (synchronous), with email, unscheduled contact, or platforms that can be accessed at any time (asynchronous), provides youth with the flexibility they need. I found this resource offers some useful strategies for e-mentoring. On page 10 there is a typology of e-mentoring programs by technology use.
https://www.mentoring.org/new-site/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/E-Mentoring-Supplement-to-EEP-1.pdf
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– Weekly or bi-weekly check ins via email with open ended questions.
– Sharing resources/workshops that may be of their interest.
– Virtual bookclubs and other group activities that create a routine and help them develop a virtual community.
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Can you say more about “email interactions”? Ate they of a particular type , suited to youth ?
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some e-mentoring formats, such as email interactions, have been successful in improving youth outcomes
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Please share any resources or tools here and please provide a link!