Digital Tools - Building online community

Have a look at our collective gallery full of resources including 

Trello

Trello is a project management tool that can be used by youth workers to manage tasks and projects.

Canva

Canva is a graphic design tool that can be used by youth workers to create posters, social media graphics, and other visual materials.

Google Drive

Google Drive is a cloud storage and collaboration tool that can be used by youth workers to share documents and work collaboratively on projects.

Zoom

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that can be used by youth workers to host online meetings, workshops, and webinars.

Skype

Skype is a video and voice calling tool that can be used by youth workers to connect with young people and colleagues remotely.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a messaging and calling tool that can be used by youth workers to communicate with young people and colleagues on their mobile devices.

Slack

Slack is a messaging and collaboration tool that can be used by youth workers to communicate with colleagues and teams.

SurveyMonkey

SurveyMonkey is an online survey tool that can be used by youth workers to gather feedback and insights from young people and other stakeholders.

MindNode

MindNode is a mind mapping tool that can be used by youth workers to visualize and organize ideas and concepts.

Evernote

Evernote is a note-taking and organization tool that can be used by youth workers to store and organize notes, documents, and other materials.

Kahoot!

Kahoot! is a gamification tool that can be used by youth workers to create quizzes and games for young people to engage and learn.

Google Forms

Google Forms is an online form tool that can be used by youth workers to collect data and feedback from young people and stakeholders.

Padlet

Padlet is a collaborative digital canvas that can be used by youth workers to collect ideas and feedback from young people and stakeholders.

Prezi

Prezi is a presentation tool that can be used by youth workers to create engaging and interactive presentations

Piktochart

Piktochart is an infographic tool that can be used by youth workers to create visually appealing infographics to communicate information and data.

G Suite for Education

G Suite for Education is a suite of cloud-based productivity tools that includes Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, and more. It can be used by youth workers to collaborate…

Hootsuite

Hootsuite is a social media management tool that can be used by youth workers to manage multiple social media accounts, schedule posts, and analyze performance.

Loom

Loom is a video messaging tool that can be used by youth workers to record and share short video messages with young people and colleagues.

Adobe Spark

Adobe Spark is a visual storytelling tool that can be used by youth workers to create graphics, web pages, and videos to communicate information and engage young people.

Asana

Asana is a project management tool that can be used by youth workers to manage tasks and projects.

Mural

Mural is a digital whiteboard that can be used by youth workers to collaborate and brainstorm with young people and colleagues.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that includes video conferencing, chat, and file sharing. It can be used by youth workers to communicate with young people and colleagues.

Grammarly

Grammarly is a writing tool that can be used by youth workers to improve their writing and ensure that their communication with young people and colleagues is clear and effective.

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)

OBS is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It can be used by youth workers to record and stream live events, workshops, and webinars.

Discord

Discord is a communication and community-building tool that can be used by youth workers to create online communities and engage young people through voice and text chat.

Vimeo

Vimeo is a video hosting and sharing platform that can be used by youth workers to share and distribute videos with young people and stakeholders.

SurveyLegend

SurveyLegend is an online survey tool that can be used by youth workers to create mobile-friendly surveys and gather feedback and insights from young people and stakeholders.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that can be used by youth workers to track website and social media performance and gather insights on how young people engage…

Bitmoji

Bitmoji is a personalized avatar tool that can be used by youth workers to add a fun and personal touch to digital communication with young people.

Flipgrid

Flipgrid is a video discussion platform that can be used by youth workers to create interactive video discussions and engage young people.

Powtoon

Powtoon is an animated video creation tool that can be used by youth workers to create engaging and entertaining videos to communicate information and engage young people.

Inkscape

Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor that can be used by youth workers to create graphics, logos, and other visual materials.

Audacity

Audacity is a free and open-source audio editor that can be used by youth workers to record and edit audio content for podcasts, webinars, and other online events.

Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a learning management system that can be used by youth workers to create and manage online learning activities and assignments for young people.

Weebly

Weebly is a website builder that can be used by youth workers to create and host websites and blogs to communicate information and engage young people.

WordPress

WordPress is a content management system that can be used by youth workers to create and manage websites and blogs to communicate information and engage young people.

OBS Studio

OBS Studio is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It can be used by youth workers to record and stream live events, workshops, and webinars.

MindMeister

MindMeister is a mind mapping tool that can be used by youth workers to visualize and organize ideas and concepts.

My Study Life

My Study Life is a planner tool that can be used by youth workers to manage schedules, assignments, and other tasks related to youth work and professional development.

Meetup

A networking and community-building application that enables you to locate clubs and events that share your interests in things like hobbies, sports, music, movies, technology, and more. To meet new people, you can join a group and go to activities that other members host.

Nextdoor

A networking and community-building application that focuses on the local level to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby, such as neighbors, businesses, and public services.

Woebot

Woebot is an AI-powered chatbot that offers guidance and support for individuals dealing with mental health challenges.

The Social Network - David Fincher

Movie | A critical  and much acclaimed movie about facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg.  

El Dia que Murió el Silencio (the day silence died) - Paolo Agazzi

Movie | A fictional story about a rural community in Bolivia in the early 19th century, and how technological progress (the installation of a broadcasting service) affected the community.

Build an Online Community in 6 Steps - Jono Bacon

Short tutorial about how to build online communities.

Introduction to Online Community Management

Massive Open Online course (MOOC) on online community management. 

The PoWEr of CommUNITY - Dimitrios Papalexis

A series of podcasts about community development, storytelling and arts for social impact.

7 Podcasts Community Managers Need to Hear

Tips, tricks and insights about how to create online communities that are actually lively and engaging places for your members

5 Inspiring TEDx Talks on Community

A selection of TEDx talks on the topic of community.

This an Uprising – Mark and Paul Engler

A book for community organisers and activists for positive and sustainable change on how to shape the 21st century with non-violent grassroot approaches.

Get Together: How to build a community with your people - Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh, and Kai Elmer Sotto

A book on true stories of everyday people who have created thriving communities, both in person and online.

Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life - Radha Agrawal

A self-help book on how to find “your” people and build and nurture community, as a key to happiness, fulfillment, and success via connectedness.

18 Online Community Building Tools You Need

Article and review of community-building tools

The Ultimate Guide to Community Building

A practical guide to community-building from an online marketing perspective

Digital Tools and Strategies for building Community online

Community building with a focus on education and remote learning