Dongjak-gu, Pilot Operation of Online Programs at Community Centers Including Singing Classes

From the 21st, first-come-first-served registration... A total of 33 cultural courses offered using an online platform... Programs for all age groups including singing classes and senior yoga run until December

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) will pilot the '2020 Community Center Online Program' until the end of December.

This program was prepared to provide various cultural services to residents of all ages online due to restrictions on public facility operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, helping to alleviate emotional depression.

First, until the 15th, the district collected residents' opinions on desired programs and, after deliberation by the Residents' Autonomy (Committee) Council, selected a total of 33 programs that could be converted online.

The final selected programs include ▲sports such as lifestyle yoga and line dance ▲culture such as ukulele, harmonica classes, calligraphy and classical Chinese classes ▲language courses such as Japanese, practical English, and Chinese ▲hobbies such as making videos with smartphones, internet and smartphone usage, and cooking classes.

The district will operate the programs in a fully non-face-to-face manner using online platforms for three months starting October 1.

Depending on the characteristics of each program, platforms such as ▲YouTube ▲Naver Band ▲Zoom will be used, allowing real-time Q&A with instructors and feedback from participants.

The district plans to provide education on 'How to Use Online Platforms and Copyright Protection' to improve instructors' online program production skills and prevent copyright issues in advance.

Any resident living in Dongjak-gu can participate for free, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting from the 21st by visiting the local community center or through the district website.

Additionally, to support residents unfamiliar with online programs, each community center will operate support desks to provide detailed guidance on platform registration, installation, and other participation methods.

Meanwhile, following the operation of five pilot 'Seoul-type Residents' Autonomy Committees' in 2018, the district is expanding to all neighborhoods this year and will recruit committee members from October 5 to November 4.

Choi Hwan-bong, Head of the Autonomous Administration Division, said, “This online community center cultural lecture was prepared to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections in the region and to allow residents to easily learn from home. We hope many residents will show interest and participate to revitalize and strengthen residents' autonomy.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.