New Modules and Resources

_modules/.template/template.md

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     difficulty: 1   #1-3, 1 is easyest
     license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
     res: ''       #comma-separated list e.g. 'askotec', or if more than 1: 'askotec, ohg'
----  
+---

_modules/openhardwareguide.md

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+---
+layout: module
+module:
+    name: 'The Open Hardware Guide'
+    id: 'openhardwareguide'
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide' 
+    tag: 'Open Source & Knowledge, Hardware & Repair'     #comma-separated list, e.g. 'Web' or if more than 1: 'Open Source & Knowledge, Hardware & Repair, Sustainability & Environment, Media & Art, Community & Moderation, Data_Security & Research'
+    description: "As a practical companion to the Open Learning Guide, the #OHG introduces hands-on projects and methodologies for exploring open technologies. Developed through community workshops, this guide works alongside the #ASKotec emergency kit to empower trainers and tinkerers in building, repairing, and mastering electronics and solar power."
+    pic-url: openhardwareguide.jpg
+    duration: 15 #module introduction time (NOT module duration) in minutes, the resources have their own time blocks to build up the module time!
+    max-participants: 20
+    min-trainers: 1
+    difficulty: 2   #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    res: 'openguides, openhardware_intro, askotecintro, opentech_skills, open_process_documentation, building_open_hardware, ohg_poster'       #comma-separated list e.g. 'askotec', or if more than 1: 'askotec, ohg'
+---

_modules/openlearningguide.md

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+---
+layout: module
+module:
+    name: 'The Open Learning Guide'
+    id: 'openlearningguide'
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Learning-Guide/blob/master/README.md#asknet-open-learning-guide'
+    tag: 'Education, Open Source & Knowledge, Media & Art, Web & Software'
+    description: "The #OpenLearningGuide is a curated collection of Open Educational Resources (OER) covering online literacy, technology, and DIY communities. Originally a rugged poster to support community-based media training in Juba, South Sudan. This guide empowers young designers, filmmakers, and technologists to address social and educational challenges through open culture and innovation."
+    pic-url: openlearningguide.jpg
+    duration: 15 #module introduction time (NOT module duration) in minutes, the resources have their own time blocks to build up the module time!
+    max-participants: 20
+    min-trainers: 1
+    difficulty: 2   #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    res: 'openguides, peer2peerLearning, innovation_tools, coding_programming, ux_design, open_hardware_repair_culture, peacebuilding_media_glossary, olg_poster'       #comma-separated list e.g. 'askotec', or if more than 1: 'askotec, ohg'
+---  

_modules/opentrainingguide.md

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+---
+layout: module
+module:
+    name: 'The Open Training Guide'
+    id: 'opentrainingguide'
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Training-Guide'     #url that is linked in the overview of a module (manual, educational instructions for the overall module etc.), can be empty
+    tag: ''     #comma-separated list, e.g. 'Web' or if more than 1: 'Open Source & Knowledge, Hardware & Repair, Sustainability & Environment, Media & Art, Community & Moderation, Data_Security & Research'
+    description: "he #OTG is a versatile toolkit designed to help anyone facilitate, design, and run their own training programs using available local resources. Developed within the #ASKnet ToT program in Uganda, it empowers communities to strengthen media literacy, IT skills, and open information sharing through collaborative P2P methods."
+    pic-url: opentrainingguide.jpg
+    duration: 15 #module introduction time (NOT module duration) in minutes, the resources have their own time blocks to build up the module time!
+    max-participants: 10
+    min-trainers: 1
+    difficulty: 3   #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    res: 'openguides, open_training_principles_methods, opentraining_elements, opentrainers_game, otg_download'       #comma-separated list e.g. 'askotec', or if more than 1: 'askotec, ohg'
+---  

_resources/ openhardware_intro.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Open Hardware Foundations and the #ASKotec Emergency Kit'
+    id: 'openhardware_intro'
+    description: "his resource defines the principles of Open Source Hardware—focusing on accessibility, collaborative innovation, and low-cost adaptation. It introduces #ASKotek, a modular 'trainer’s kit' equipped with essential tools for electronics, soldering, and mechanical repair."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#open-hardware-guide'
+    duration: 30     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 2    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/building_open_hardware.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Building Open Hardware: From Solar Chargers to LED Lights'
+    id: 'building_open_hardware'
+    description: "This resource provides detailed blueprints / schematics, tool lists, and assembly guides for three practical projects: a sustainable solar phone charger, a rechargeable LED light, and a cardboard phone stand. Each project includes troubleshooting tips, 'Open Questions' for further innovation, and specific guidance on using local or upcycled materials to solve everyday challenges."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#solar-charger'
+    duration: 0     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 2    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/coding_programming.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Coding and Programming'
+    id: 'coding_programming'
+    description: "Learn to build the web with interactive resources like Codecademy and Future Learn, including specialized community materials from Rails Girls and the Free Technology Academy."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Learning-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#coding-and-programming'
+    duration: 30     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 1     #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)' #add the author/organisation name in here, use [markdown](URL) formatting to link to website/reference. You can add also multiple authors via '[author 1](link1), [author 2](link2), author 3'
+---
+

_resources/innovation_tools.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Business & Social Innovation Tools'
+    id: 'innovation_tools'
+    description: "Access practical frameworks for social innovation, such as the DIY Toolkit and Hub-in-a-Box, alongside powerful open-source alternatives to commercial office software like LibreOffice and OpenOffice."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Learning-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#business--social-innovation-tools'
+    duration: 30     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 1     #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)' #add the author/organisation name in here, use [markdown](URL) formatting to link to website/reference. You can add also multiple authors via '[author 1](link1), [author 2](link2), author 3'
+---

_resources/ohg_poster.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Download the Open Hardware Guide'
+    id: 'ohg_poster'
+    description: "Get the digital version of the #ASKnet Open Hardware Guide. This high-resolution poster serves as a practical blueprint for trainers and makers, containing all circuit diagrams, material lists, and documentation templates for hands-on electronics projects. Download it to your mobile device or print it for your community workshop to start building and repairing together."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/OpenHardwareGuide_5_A3-printer.pdf'
+    duration: 0     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 2    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/olg_poster.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Download the #OpenLearningGuide'
+    id: 'olg_poster'
+    description: "Get the full digital version of the #OpenLearningGuide. This rugged, high-density resource map is designed for easy sharing and offline use, providing a visual gateway to the world of OER, technology, and DIY culture. Whether you are a student, a maker, or an educator, this guide serves as your essential roadmap to navigating the open knowledge landscape in South Sudan and beyond."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Learning-Guide/blob/master/open-learning-guide-2021-v2.pdf'
+    duration: 0     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 1     #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)' #add the author/organisation name in here, use [markdown](URL) formatting to link to website/reference. You can add also multiple authors via '[author 1](link1), [author 2](link2), author 3'
+---

_resources/open_hardware_repair_culture.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Open Hardware: Prototyping, Making, and Repairing'
+    id: 'open_hardware_repair_culture'
+    description: "From rapid prototyping with Afrimakers to DIY repair guides on iFixit, this section focuses on sustainable, community-based product development and the global Maker movement."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Learning-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#open-hardware--electronics'
+    duration: 30     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 1     #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)' #add the author/organisation name in here, use [markdown](URL) formatting to link to website/reference. You can add also multiple authors via '[author 1](link1), [author 2](link2), author 3'
+---

_resources/open_process_documentation.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Documenting Innovation: From Process to Open Tech Guide'
+    id: 'open_process_documentation'
+    description: "Clear documentation is the key to successful Open Hardware development. This resource introduces the 'Open Process Documentation' method, using a simple 'Steps, Flops & Tops' template to track progress, avoid repeating mistakes, and transform raw development notes into a clean, visual Open Tech Guide for others to follow."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#open-hardware-process----documentation-principals'
+    duration: 60     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 2    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/open_training_principles_methods.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'The Open Training Philosophy: Empowerment through P2P Knowledge Transfer'
+    id: 'open_training_principles_methods'
+    description: "This section introduces 'Open Training' as a user-centered, interactive process where participants are encouraged to become trainers themselves by creating their own content. It covers diverse facilitation formats—from Kudos Jars for feedback to World Cafés for discussion—and provides practical scenarios for implementing media literacy, gender equality, and #OpenTech hands-on workshops."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Training-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#what-is-open-training'
+    duration: 120     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 3    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/openguides.md

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 ---
 resource:
     name: "Open Guides Introduction"
-    id: openguides
+    id: 'openguides'
     url: "https://openculture.agency/open-educational-resources/"
-    duration: 75
+    duration: 30
     difficulty: 2
-    cost: 20
-    license: 
-    author: "[r0g_agency](https://openculture.agency/)"
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    author: "[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)"
 ---

_resources/opentech_skills.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'The Open Tech Ecosystem: Software and Community Resources'
+    id: 'opentech_skills'
+    description: "To build open hardware, one needs the right digital environment and a connection to the global community. This resource provides a comprehensive Linux-based software setup—including CAD and media tools—alongside a curated list of global OSHW platforms for research and collaboration."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#open-tech-skills'
+    duration: 30     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 1    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/opentrainers_game.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'The Open Trainer’s Game: Practicing Facilitation through Play'
+    id: 'opentrainers_game'
+    description: "This interactive resource transforms the #OTG methodologies into a collaborative game where participants practice pitching ideas, managing training logistics, and overcoming common workshop challenges. Through role-play, icebreakers like the 'Bicycle Energizer,' and 5-finger feedback sessions, future trainers build the confidence and interpersonal skills needed to lead their own communities effectively."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Training-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#asknet-open-trainers-game'
+    duration: 120     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 3    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/opentraining_elements.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'From Idea to Impact: Organizing and Documenting Your Workshop'
+    id: 'opentraining_elements'
+    description: "This resource provides a step-by-step roadmap for trainers, covering everything from topic selection and team building to logistics and creating 'safe spaces' for learning. It emphasizes the importance of flexible planning and thorough documentation, encouraging trainers to publish their results on open platforms like WikiFab to ensure knowledge remains free and accessible for everyone."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Training-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#where-to-start'
+    duration: 120     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 3    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/otg_download.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Download the #ASKnet Open Training Guide'
+    id: 'otg_download'
+    description: "Access the complete #OTG via the official repository. This digital guide acts as your primary manual for designing and delivering community-led workshops, providing all the methodologies and game scenarios discussed in this module in a single, portable format for offline use and sharing."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Training-Guide/blob/master/OTG-Print-ready.pdf'
+    duration: 0     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 3    #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)'
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)'
+---

_resources/peacebuilding_media_glossary.md

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+---
+resource:
+    name: 'Peacebuilding, Creative Media, and Essential Terminology'
+    id: 'peacebuilding_media_glossary'
+    description: "Explore the intersection of technology and conflict mediation, access language learning tools, and master creative software like Blender or Audacity. This section concludes with a comprehensive glossary of Open Culture terms."
+    url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Learning-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#peace--innovation'
+    duration: 60     #in minutes, 0 min for "tool-kits" with no educational timeframe
+    difficulty: 1     #1-3, 1 is easyest
+    cost: 0      #in $ (dont leave empty, but type 0 instead)
+    license: '[CC-BY-SA 4.0](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/cc-by-sa-4.0/)' #e.g. CC BY-SA 4.0, can have [link](URL)
+    author: '[r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation](https://openculture.agency/)' #add the author/organisation name in here, use [markdown](URL) formatting to link to website/reference. You can add also multiple authors via '[author 1](link1), [author 2](link2), author 3'
+---