In this sixth and final episode of our iMOtion podcast we explore the importance of being attentive towards our specific target group(s) in our adult education settings. Does a new focus on informal moments automatically produce safer learning environments for marginalized learners or are we at risk of (re)producing power structures and obstacles, that are also ingrained in the formal agenda? Is our claim of the individual’s free choice to join or leave an informal moment realistic? Where do we see limits or even limitations? Being part of three very different training organisations Alina Bastian, Anne Rise and Julia Keil share their experiences of navigating through informal moments in training.

Further our publication “Do you call them just coffee breaks. Guidelines for framing Informal Moments in adult learning” is uploaded on the partner website (in English). The versions in Italian and German will be online end of June 2023. 

• Kamaleonte
• 2kroner
• Alp – activating leadership potential 

Further we invite you to join our discussion group on Epale, where you can find our blog articles.  

“Do you call them just coffee breaks” was produced with the support of European Commission by the project consortium of "iMOtion - Framing Informal Moments in Trainings" - a project among adult education professionals from Kamaleonte in Italy, alp activating leadership potential in Austria and 2Kroner in Germany.

Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them."

Licence: CC BY-ND

In this episode we look at recreational spaces in education and how they can be developed. Irene Rojnik (alp activating leadership potential) talks with the Austrian architect Christine Simone Egeler about materials, corners, light, colours and brings examples how as a trainer you can - with small ideas - create a good atmosphere. 

The podcast is in German. If you want to read in English about this topic, you can find many ideas in our blog article about the recreational spaces. 

Interesting moments:

• 1:56 Welche Pausenräume sind Dir in besonders guter Erinnerung geblieben?
• 4:48 Welche Elemente können Pausenräume positiv verändern?
• 7:12 Welche Möglichkeiten haben Architekt*innen einen Pausenraum zu gestalten?
• 11:33 Welche Unterschiede gibt es für Pausenräume in klassischen Büros bzw. Seminarräumen?
• 13:25 Wie können Trainer*innen Pausenräume ohne großen Aufwand ansprechender gestalten?
• 17:31 Was bedeutet Mindful-Location-Design?

Further our publication “Do you call them just coffee breaks. Guidelines for framing Informal Moments in adult learning” is uploaded here and on the partner website (in English). The versions in Italian and German will be online in July 2023. 

• Kamaleonte: 

• 2kroner: 

• Alp – activating leadership potential 

Further we invite you to join our discussion group on Epale, where you can find our blog articles.  

“Do you call them just coffee breaks” was produced with the support of European Commission by the project consortium of "iMOtion - Framing Informal Moments in Trainings" - a project among adult education professionals from Kamaleonte in Italy, alp activating leadership potential in Austria and 2Kroner in Germany.

Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them."

Licence: CC BY-ND

This podcast episode is dedicated to the added value of informal moments in nature. Mario D'Agostino, Angelica Paci, and Francesca Salmeri, from Kamaleonte organization, talk about why nature helps us to experience more honest and rich informal moments marked by well-being and personal growth. The idea is that nature is an ever-present co-facilitator, able to bring us back to our natural balance thanks to its many benefits and challenges. Our journey goes from exploring the beneficial impact of nature on our body, to studies on the visual effect of natural landscapes, to the use of essential oils, and many practices that through the ages have enhanced the role of nature in the physical, emotional and mental well-being of human beings.

The podcast is in Italian with the purpose of reaching a wider audience also at a National level. However if you are interested in learning more about the topic, you can read our article about the value of informal moments in nature Informal Moments in Nature You want to know more? The publication “Do you call them just coffee breaks. Guidelines for framing Informal Moments in adult learning” in English will be uploaded to the partners’ website end of June 2023.

• Kamaleonte
• 2kroner
• Alp – activating leadership potential

Further we invite you to join our discussion group on Epale, where you can find our blog articles. 

“Do you call them just coffee breaks” was produced with the support of European Commission by the project consortium of "iMOtion - Framing Informal Moments in Trainings" - a project among adult education professionals from Kamaleonte in Italy, Alp Activating Leadership Potential in Austria and 2Kroner in Germany.

Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them."

Licence: CC BY-ND