9 – 15 June 2026 in Montacuto (Itay), hosted by Late Bloom
Overview of the teaching abroad
In the retreat the following activities and tasks were undertaken:
- Visual Communication & Personal Branding: Principles of authentic communication through images and videos, including self-presentation, personal branding, and storytelling techniques.
- Technical Production Skills: Portrait photography, smartphone video production, and editing with CapCut to create diverse video content (educational, promotional, personal branding).
- Social Media & Content Strategy: Platform-specific content creation (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), understanding social media algorithms, and developing editorial calendars and content strategies.
- Collaborative & Practical Learning: Group discussions, peer feedback, and hands-on workshops applying knowledge in real-life scenarios.
Competences acquired
As result of the participation in this teaching experience, Paola Bortini gained the following competences:
- Personal Growth & Self-Presentation: Developed greater self-awareness, confidence, and authenticity in communication, along with reflective and lifelong learning skills.
- Visual & Multimedia Creation: Acquired practical skills in visual communication, portrait photography, video creation/editing (CapCut), and combining visual, text, voice, and music elements for engaging multimedia narratives.
- Social Media & Content Strategy: Learned to create platform-specific content (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), understand social media algorithms, and develop editorial calendars and content strategies.
- Collaboration & Adaptability: Enhanced communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills through group activities and peer exchange, while increasing adaptability to new perspectives.
An article on “From Story to Social: A Leadership Practice for Authentic Online Communication” is also part of this mobility
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