The project aims at discovering what kind of music students prefer and how they benefit from listening to it and, in some cases, from playing a musical instrument. Students from both schools will get the chance to exchange information on all types of musical genres ranging from traditional music of their home countries to their tastes in modern music.Participating students will post materials they collect on web pages preferably in the form of a diary including pictures, videoclips wherever possible. A forum or bulletin board/video conference/ web chat are possible modes for exchange and clarification of information between participating schools. Sports is another popular leisure activity amongst young people. Why is there such a big connection between music and sports They are two powerful mediums that inspire and educate about the abilities of the human heart. So students will also give interesting accounts of their first-hand experiences on professional teams. Students should realize that you can't grow up wanting to be soomeone you are not and that you shouldn't try to imitate negative models of superstars. Sports and music have a lot in common when it comes to false idols and demigods.

• Subjects: Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 15 - 18
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Video conference, Web publishing
• Aims: -Developing communication between schools -Create greater appreciation of music from a teenager's perspective -Learn, by using the Internet, to source music files -Create... read more-Developing communication between schools -Create greater appreciation of music from a teenager's perspective -Learn, by using the Internet, to source music files -Create greater cultural and social awareness -Explore cross-cultural influences in music -Encourage creativity and curiosity through the use of ICT skills -Acknowledge the role of sports in the growth and maturity of a teenager hide
• Work process: -Students exchange information on various genres of music and on sports activities -They start a diary that is reflective in nature -Diary... read more-Students exchange information on various genres of music and on sports activities -They start a diary that is reflective in nature -Diary will include video clips and pictures wherever possile -Participating members read, share, discuss, clarify and ask for further information based on infor available on the web -Platform for interaction includes video conferencing, webchat, forum, blogs -Analysis of interaction in carried out All activities will take place from December-May 2008-2009 hide
• Expected results: The project aims to: -improve language skills and to encourage students towards language learning -become aware and gain greater knowledge of the... read moreThe project aims to: -improve language skills and to encourage students towards language learning -become aware and gain greater knowledge of the use of ICT -to build up a positive attitude towards different genres of music and accept other people's tastes and opinions -to appreciate sports and to recognize how important they are in the formation process of a young person. The participating schools also plan an actual exchange visit at the end of the project. hide

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