Eric Couper

Digital Development Director @IYFtweets - International Youth Foundation | Proudly MPA in Development Practice | Tweets are my own

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Pumped 2 share: @IYFtweets drops a "homemade" DIY video explaining 1 @digiprinciples every fortnight. Check the 2nd vid here: https://t.co/WIe5s2gTeo Learn more: https://t.co/kvcK3XAbtm As we explore Reuse & Improve, we are spoofing unboxing vids this week! cc: @DIAL_community

[Eric Couper @_couper]

We are looking for guest actors & voice actors for a few of the upcoming videos. If you or your organization are interested to collaborate, drop me a DM!

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Pumped to share: @IYFtweets is dropping a "homemade" DIY video explaining 1 of the @digiprinciples every fortnight. Check the 1st vid here: https://t.co/CdaJFwbCyN Learn more: https://t.co/H1qe85MC2c Exploring low-cost video to tell more stories! cc: @DIAL_community, @unimps

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Pumped to share: @IYFtweets is dropping a "homemade" DIY video explaining 1 of the @digiprinciples every fortnight. Check the 1st vid here: https://t.co/CdaJFwbCyN Learn more: https://t.co/H1qe85MC2c Exploring low-cost video to tell more stories! cc: @DIAL_community, @unimps

[Eric Couper @_couper]

growing our #digitaldevelopment team @iyftweets! Seeking a top-notch Dig. Content Specialist to manage the dev. of a new online learning course. You'll run point -- managing an eLearning firm #Automation #DataViz #AI #EdTech #eLearning https://t.co/qNGznCGNZt

[Eric Couper @_couper]

I 100% agree. This is why employers need to always appreciate the value of supporting their staff as they grow. We are benefit from learning on the job!

[IYF @IYFtweets]

How did you know when you found the right profession for you? Did you have all the right skills? "When you feel passionate when you're working--that's how you know it's right. You never have all the skills. But you can learn them on the job."--@JosueTerrero @USAIDCaribbean

[Eric Couper @_couper]

See everyone real soon!

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Are you a young person or interested in digital skilling? If so, please check out this event we are cohosting with @USAIDCaribbean next week. https://t.co/Mk8tBKoSNB cc: @jesusmvicente

[IYF @IYFtweets]

Join IYF and our friends at the @USAIDCaribbean and @NAPIpolicy for the first in a series of Youth Webinars. We're excited to see you there! Register now: https://t.co/A9Dq4GJUH4 #TransformingLivesTogether #IYF

[Eric Couper @_couper]

The @IYFtweets' Digital team is codifying how we measure our digital impact, esp. for "light touch" digital engagements. We could develop our own thing, but we'd love to lean on existing standards. Any favs out there? #MERLtech #DigDev #ICT4D

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Major #DigitalDevelopment milestone: @IYFtweets colleagues in Jamaica are delivering a training that requires an extensive, color manual. Given the 200 pages & high printing costs, it was literally cheaper to just buy cheap tablets for the trainees rather than print hardcopies!

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Cowrote this. Would love your thoughts. Hot take: We vetted the eLearning capacity & challenges of 2 major TVET systems - receiving 9500+ instructors' feedback! In the article, we've included 4 tips from our experience & a link to our survey so that you can use it yourself.

[IYF @IYFtweets]

In this new blog post, learn 4 tips for conducting systems change work that will have a long-lasting impact in the lives of young people. (English/Español): https://t.co/qq6cdKBn7h #TransformingLivesTogether #IYF

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Powerful words from @nyarisam of @wethinkcode about #DigSkills for marginalized groups that apply globally: "When only white, middle class men develop SouthAfrica's tech systems (health, gov't, $, etc.), we are not serving society well. Diverse groups should build online world."

[Eric Couper @_couper]

"Despite the focus on big disruptions like automation & AI, most jobs in the future will simply change, not disappear." I agree! We @IYFtweets focus on offering basic & advanced #DigitalSkills b/c better #DigSkills almost always improve employabilty or income for youth

[The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program @AspenEOP]

Despite the focus on disruptions like automation/AI, most jobs in the future will simply change, not disappear. We must invest in #upskilling workers and prepare them for the opportunities that lie ahead. #upskilling @JoinDigitalUS @upskillamerica https://t.co/VZiv994TNp

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I know everyone likes to rep their org's digital products, but this one from @IYFtweets' High Gear project is the real deal. Master class in design -- educating & connecting youth to opportunities in RSA's automotive sector. I dare you to spend 10 minutes checking it out.

[Yakhifuture @Yakhifuture]

Explore a career in automotive components manufacturing, practice with tools and technologies to help your studies come to life, develop skills to help you succeed, find jobs, learnerships & apprenticeship opportunities. https://t.co/anqdqH78Yp
#BuildYourFuture #YakhiFuture

[Eric Couper @_couper]

.@PowerUSAID is speaking at #GDDF2022 and focusing heavily on 1) the situation in Ukraine & DIIA, 2) open internet (in contrast to China). Very helpful to see where her head is at! https://t.co/LFMfBWLUVl.

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@DigitalSQR @WHO @TechChange @PATHtweets @cest_moi_lauren @IntraHealth @IntelliSOFTLtd you had me at gameshow

[Eric Couper @_couper]

Was exploring examples of data storytelling today & discovered this one on US food comsumption patterns. Check out the CRAZY "boom of the popsicle" https://t.co/R5u3klsLgM P.S. This infographic type does overemphasize the boom.

[Sahra Ahmed Koshin @sahro]

All-female newsroom launched in #Somalia to widen media’s scope https://t.co/HS9uaFWonp