An Exciting New Channel for Knowledge Mobilization: Introducing REX TV!

YouthREX is excited to introduce its YouTube channel: REX TV! 

This channel is not just another collection of videos but a platform that celebrates the voices and stories of Ontario’s diverse youth sector. REX TV furthers YouthREX’s mission to make research evidence and evaluation practices accessible and relevant to Ontario’s grassroots youth sector through knowledge exchange, capacity building, and evaluation leadership.  

Content That Matters 

As YouthREX’s Multimedia Storyteller, it has been a privilege to look back through almost 10 years of videos, each offering a unique perspective into Ontario youth work and youth wellbeing. Harnessing the immense resources of YouthREX’s Knowledge Hub, it has been my goal to re-imagine and re-work this wealth of content.

Transforming inspiring moments and actionable insights from webinars into concise highlights or generating audiograms provides accessible means to introduce viewers to nuanced issues, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives.

Though our capacity building initiatives have provided so many youth workers with in-person and virtual learning opportunities, creating a space for them on REX TV makes their reach even wider. Knowing that I have personally gained so much knowledge watching each of these videos, it’s exciting to imagine how many more people will benefit from REX TV’s library of 200+ videos.  

Accessibility for All Viewers 

Accessibility is a key priority for REX TV, and all our videos feature closed captions. These captions ensure that our content is inclusive, supporting not only those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, but also viewers in diverse environments or language contexts. By offering captions, we aim to make the knowledge and stories shared on REX TV accessible to everyone in Ontario’s youth sector. 

We also categorize our video library to ensure that users can easily find what might be most relevant to their practice, questions, or areas of interest! Some of the exciting content categories you can expect on REX TV include:  

Community Spotlights: Dive into the world of Ontario’s youth sector through some of our incredible community partners. These videos amplify youth organizations and provide an opportunity for them to share their powerful stories. 

Expert Interviews: Gain valuable insights from experts in the fields of youth development, mental health, education, and more. REX TV’s interviews provide an abundance of knowledge for youth workers and anyone interested in the wellbeing of young people. 

Centering Black Youth Wellbeing: Learn from Black youth advocates and their vision for an Ontario youth sector that works against anti-Black racism, eliminating systemic, race-based disparities for Black children and youth. 

Indigenous Knowledge Sharing: Recognize the importance of incorporating culturally appropriate and responsive elements of Indigenous worldviews into Indigenous youth work and youth program evaluations. 

Skill-Building Workshops: Enhance your skills with practical workshops designed to empower youth workers and educators. From program planning to UX evaluation, REX TV offers a glimpse of all that our Learn by YouthREX platform has to offer. 

Research Snapshots: Explore the latest research findings and their implications for youth work practice and policies. REX TV breaks down complex research into digestible insights that are easy to understand and apply. 

Capacity Building: Find practicable tools that have been developed by youth sector researchers and can strengthen your understanding of the young people you work with. 

Short on time? We even have a collection of shorts (some of which you might have actually discovered on our TikTok!). 

Join the REX TV Community 

YouthREX has always recognized the power of youth work, the importance of research, and the need for knowledge sharing. This YouTube channel will further YouthREX’s vision of an Ontario where shared knowledge is transformed into positive impacts for all youth. Whether you’re a youth worker, educator, researcher, or a young person, REX TV is your newest resource to empower yourself and your community.  

Subscribe today at youtube.com/@YouthREX and see how REX TV can make a difference for you!