My Nav
The Foyer Federation develops programmes that fill gaps in community services and encourage policy and decision makers to make effective investments in disadvantaged young adults.
The MyNav project aimed to create a learning and support model which included an interactive virtual learning environment, a blended programme of informal learning and delivery of development activities through 5 regional Foyer Hub centres.
The project developed:
- an online portal learning environment including a facility for e-portfolios and learning plans;
- packs of learning opportunities; and
- staff and 'ambassador' training.
Young people were involved in the creation of the learning opportunities and testing of the portal. They also discussed and logged their learning journeys and goals.
The project achieved:
- an ongoing sustainability partnership to support ongoing work;
- the establishment of 5 MyNav Hubs;
- a MyNav national portal;
- 192 learners enrolled onto MyNav activities;
- 100 learners using the Portal to inform and develop their learning journey; and
- the creation of a dissemination guide including an evaluation of informal learning, a podcast on learning journeys and local and national promotion events.
In addition, 20 young people formed a formal group of national 'ambassadors' for the project, with 5 involved in promoting MyNav to policy, funders and decision makers at a national policy event in Westminster and reception at Number 11 Downing Street.
Technology is an effective tool for the ongoing tracking of learner progression, and as a platform to support learners at a distance including those who had moved on from the project.
