• Crowdfunding in sports

    Lesson introduction 

    In this lesson you will: 

    • Define the concept of crowdfunding
    • Identify applications of crowdfunding in Sports
    • Develop key crowdfunding vocabulary and concepts

    • Autonomous class session to complete from  27/02 to 5/03 

      Lesson access and completion

      • Lesson material release: Every thursday, new lesson content will be made available for you to access.
      • Study period: You have from thursday until Wednesday,(next week) to work through the material at your own pace.

      Rocketchat support session

      • Timing: Wednesday, 13:00 - 14:00 (our usual class time)
      • Platform: Rocketchat
      • Purpose: To address any questions you may have about the lesson

      Importance of completing lesson materials
      It is crucial to understand that these autonomous lessons are the foundation for our live class sessions. To fully understand and actively participate in the live classes, it is necessary to complete these lesson materials beforehand. The content covered in these materials will be directly relevant to our discussions and activities during the live sessions.

    • Listening 

      Duration: 10 minutes

    • Icône Vidéo

      Task duration: 5 minutes

      Instruction: Watch a video "The 4 Types of Crowdfunding" take notes on the key points and complete the forum task inthe next section

    • Icône Forum

      Task duration: 5 minutes

      Instruction: After watching the video, summarize the key points by focusing on the definition of crowdfunding, its history, and the four main crowdfunding models (donation-based, reward-based, equity-based, and lending-based). Ensuring it is concise (50-100 words). 

    • Vocabulary

      Duration: 20 minutes

    • Icône Fichier

      Task duration 5 minutes

      Instruction: Read the article from the provided document, take note of key concept vocabulary, and complete the vocabulary task in the next section.

    • Icône Forum

      Task duration: 5 minutes

      Instruction:  After reading the text "Crowdfunding in financing sports activities" give with your words their definition from the text of the following vocabulary: "donation-based," "reward-based," "equity crowdfunding," "platforms," "contributors," "campaign."

    • Icône Forum

       Task duration: 10 minutes 

      Instruction: Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) using at least three of the Crowdfunding vocabulary defintion to describe how crowdfunding can support sports projects. Post your paragraph in the forum. 

    • Comprehension quiz: 10 minutes

    • Icône H5P

      Complete this quiz on Crowdfunding concept and vocabulary

    • Writing

      Duration: 20 minutes 

    • Icône Forum

      Task duration 20 minutes

      Instruction: Pick one of the provided questions and write an answer by giving concrete examples to back up your statements. 

      1. How can sports clubs use crowdfunding to build relationships with supporters?
      2. What are the benefits of crowdfunding for sports organizations? 
    • Live class session on March 12th 

      Class starts at 13:00, but please try to log in to BBB by 12:55.

    • Icône URL

      Click on the provided link to access the live class session, or navigate to the link available in the 'Class Program Introduction' section.

    • Icône URL

      You will find practice materials for Crowdfunding lesson class on Padlet. 

    • Icône Page

      Here, you will find some examples of sports clubs, teams, or athletes who benefited from crowdfunding.