Introducing an exciting online system that revolutionises the way DofE activity is recorded
eDofE is an interactive online system that helps young people manage their DofE programme and Leaders monitor their progress.
Accompanying the system will be a new Welcome Pack for participants and the facility to create an offline ‘Record Book’ on achievement of their Award that young people can keep.
eDofE pilots start in November 2008. 100 Operating Authorities/centres/groups around the UK, representing a broad spread of DofE participants and Leaders, are taking part.
The full system will be available from September 2009 to the whole DofE network.
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us at
eDofE@DofE.org
How do young people get access to eDofE? Once they have formally enrolled with their local group, the young person will be set up on eDofE by their Leader. A young person cannot gain access without the involvement of their Leader. Paperwork should be greatly reduced.
Benefits
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Easy to use
We have designed the system so that anyone from 14 year old to an adult Leader with limited IT experience can use it. It's simple and easy to navigate.
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Any time, any place, anywhere
eDofE allows young people and Leaders to engage with the DofE at times and places convenient to them. We are making every possible effort to ensure that eDofE is accessible to any young person or adult engaged with the programme, regardless of ability, background or location.
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Connects with young people
The use of an online system allows us to appeal to young people and work with them using the technology with which they are already familiar from their everyday lives.
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Exciting evidence
Young people can record their DofE activities in multiple formats – from photos and videos to blogs and pdfs. Their evidence can be uploaded direct from computers, cameras and mobile phones.
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Encourages progression
eDofE makes it easier for young people to move between the sections of their DofE programme and to advance from one level to the next. It provides encouragement to complete each section and ultimately the achievement of a full Award.
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Enables direct communication using the latest technology
Leaders and participants can communicate through the messaging system. Leaders can post news items that are instantly distributed to their whole group.
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Gives instant access to useful resources
eDofE keeps Leaders up to date directly with information on courses, conference and learning opportunities. It gives young people resources to help them plan their programme.
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Keeps participants involved
Young people have complex lives, moving house, leaving home, going to University. eDofE means that the young person can stay connected with us no matter what life changes they are going through. And after Gold, eDofE can be used to encourage Gold Award holders to become the next generation of Leaders.
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Helps the DofE continually improve
By producing clear and accurate trends on participant activity, the DofE can continually improve the quality and relevance of the programme for young people. DofE Managers and Leaders will be able to access reporting about their groups.
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Efficient
By giving Leaders access to easy summaries of individual activity and a quick and easy way to approve evidence, it will cut down on paperwork and allow face-to-face time to be used more effectively to guide and support young people through their DofE programme.