Cooperation of schools all around Europe thru videoconferences. Exchange of experience and knowledge of our pupils and meeting of the countries involved in the project. In short, getting to know Europe and meetings of pupils of European schools thru videoconferences.

• Subjects: Citizenship, Cross Curricular, European Studies, History, History of Culture, Informatics / ICT, Language and Literature, Media Education, Primary School Subjects, Technology
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 7 - 14
• Tools to be used: Audio conference, Chat, e-mail, Forum, MP3, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Video conference, Virtual learning environment (communities, virtual classes, ...), Web publishing
• Aims: Aim of this project is to connect students of as much of the European schools as possible thru videoconferences. The... read moreAim of this project is to connect students of as much of the European schools as possible thru videoconferences. The goal is to meet European countries and it´s pupils on this new and contemporary way and by doing it to improve their communication on English and their speaking skills in general. It is also of great importance to learn about school systems of other countries, about everyday life of students in different countries who are at the same age as ours and also about the culture itself of the countires we are cooperating with.The videoconference itself and talking „in live“ is to the children an extraordinary event. Our experience tells us that it leads to even stronger connection between pupils from both sides of the wire. It often leads to mutual projects, visits and even years-long friendships after pupils have already left the school. hide
• Work process: 1. Schools which are involved present themselves to the others. 2. Presenting the project´s web-page. 3. Cooperation and creation of those involved in the project... read more1. Schools which are involved present themselves to the others. 2. Presenting the project´s web-page. 3. Cooperation and creation of those involved in the project thru blog. 4. Determining the necessary software for realization of VCs. 5. Making plans for VCs (it depends on the number of countries involved). 6. Realisation of VCs. 7. The results. hide
• Expected results: The net of videoconferences in which the pupils of schools who are in the project would be involved. Every school... read moreThe net of videoconferences in which the pupils of schools who are in the project would be involved. Every school would have at least one VC with every school which is involved. This way pupils will improve their language skills, their communication skills (communication face to face) and gain a lot of knowledge about the countries involved. Getting to know European countries is definitely very important to young Europeans. In the context of globalization the contacts which the young will make would be of high importance. They could use them in their further life and work. With this new and modern methods we would definitely improve our education and teachings hide

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