This project aims to make connections between pupils in small primary schools throughout Europe, to help them feel part of a larger community and to excite them about the concept of being European. Members hope to set up a Comenius multilateral partnership for 2010-2012.

• Subjects: Informatics / ICT, Primary School Subjects
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 3 - 12
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Virtual learning environment (communities, virtual classes, ...), Web publishing
• Aims: Link small schools so that children can write to each other, share ideas and where possible work collaboratively on a... read moreLink small schools so that children can write to each other, share ideas and where possible work collaboratively on a range of small projects, to match respective curricula. Build relationships between teachers and share expertise with a view to setting up a multilateral partnership for 2010-2012. Encourage children to feel that they are a part of a Europe-wide community. hide
• Work process: Use the forum to get to know each other and our schools. Exchange powerpoint or similar production about our schools. Children share... read moreUse the forum to get to know each other and our schools. Exchange powerpoint or similar production about our schools. Children share information about themselves, their schools and their area with their peers in the other schools, through Twinspace, e-mails and school websites. Teachers share ideas to formulate a 2010-12 multilateral partnership application, including organising a preparatory meeting. hide
• Expected results: Children experience excitement of working with children from several other countries; improved motivation for literacy and ICT; improved understanding of the similarities... read moreChildren experience excitement of working with children from several other countries; improved motivation for literacy and ICT; improved understanding of the similarities and differences between countries in Europe; teachers gain greater understanding of pedagogy in other countries; teachers share experiences of challenges and benefits particular to small schools; improved European dimension in our schools, including greater understanding of the range of languages; setting up of a multilateral partnership. hide

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