Participation and digital non-formal learning environments

Abstract Participation is a key issue in understanding didactic dynamics. On the one hand, youth participatory cultures are described as incorporating gaming, multitasking, transmedia navigation and networking; on other pre-digital meaning of participation retains political value related to individual commitment for common good socio-constructivist learning design. There connection among community, learning, tradition communities practice highlights (Wenger, 1998, 2000). The present article introduces discusses results research focussing course civil protection operators engaged voluntary public assistance service. was delivered online following lockdown measures enacted response SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Three specific dimensions were examined: a) trainer’s role; b) group dynamics c) participation. It possible compare these data with those collected occasion training courses face before 2020 healthcare emergency. conducted multimethod case study using quantitative qualitative tools.