The general idea to be developed by participants is the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage in the digital age of globalisation. It will result in collaboration between teachers involved in European cultural heritage education. Participants will explore various Web 2.0 applications to be used as active and productive educational tools.

• Subjects: Citizenship, European Studies, History of Culture, Informatics / ICT
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 20 - 20
• Tools to be used: e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Project Diary, Twinspace, Web publishing
• Aims: * Understand the importance of a dynamic cultural heritage in the European context; * Work in cooperation with other participants preserving... read more* Understand the importance of a dynamic cultural heritage in the European context; * Work in cooperation with other participants preserving the cultural heritage; * Participate in the international and intercultural exchange. * Learn how to use Web 2.0 tools to preserve cultural heritage; * Understand the benefits and pitfalls of media tools; * Develop a personal activity plan how to promote opportunities for children and young people to experience culture. hide
• Work process: * Partners will Introduce themselves on project TwinSpace. * They will publish an article to describe cultural heritage elements from their... read more* Partners will Introduce themselves on project TwinSpace. * They will publish an article to describe cultural heritage elements from their own country in relationship with the digital media and comment on other partners' articles. * Partners will explore Web 2.0 tools which can be used and present their work using them. *Four main areas will be visited during the project: cultural heritage and literal legacy, cultural heritage and family traditions, cultural heritage and home crafts and decorations, cultural heritage and music. hide
• Expected results: Participants will reflect on the gained knowledge and its application in their own educational environment. The coordinators will provide support... read moreParticipants will reflect on the gained knowledge and its application in their own educational environment. The coordinators will provide support for collaboration between participants encouraging them to initiate eTwinning or Comenius projects, help to find partners and participate in online courses developing their knowledge of media tools. hide

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