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Comenius and eTwinning Projects – motivation and group work in ELT. Tsvetelena Taralova 88 th School, Sofia. Generations?. Born Before Computers. The Lost generation. How did it start? The methodology course in Dublin, Ireland; Comenius Preparatory visit in Poland;
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Comenius and eTwinning Projects – motivation and group work in ELT Tsvetelena Taralova 88th School, Sofia BETA, May 2009
Generations? Born Before Computers The Lost generation BETA, May 2009
How did it start? • The methodology course in Dublin, Ireland; • Comenius Preparatory visit in Poland; • Project application form approval. BETA, May 2009
Comenius School ProjectMedieval Roots of Present Europeans2005-2008 BETA, May 2009
The main aims of the projects: • To motivate students to use languages and ICT in real-life situations; • To promote culture, traditions, history, art and literature of the region and the regions of partner schools; • To enhance participants’ social and team work skills. BETA, May 2009
Comenius Project Activities – 2005, A trip round Sofia BETA, May 2009
Introduction • Real name: **** **** • Age: 13 • Medieval name: King Simeon I • Hobbies: drawing and riding a bike • Favourite subjects: Art • Favourite music group, sports team: Ahat • Favourite books: “The wild stories” by Nickolay Haytov • Familly/Pets: I live with my mother, my father and my sister • Short story: I am one of the greatest Bulgarian rulers and warriors. • Contact:mvhkato**@abv.bg Comenius Project Activities – A Student’s Medieval profile BETA, May 2009
Comenius Working Visit Coimbra in Portugal, 2006 BETA, May 2009
Comenius Working Visit, The Medieval Fair in Portugal - 2006 BETA, May 2009
Comenius working visit Penela in Portugal, 2006 BETA, May 2009
Medieval Coins Exhibition, November 2006 BETA, May 2009
Comenius working visit Sofia, October 2006 BETA, May 2009
Medieval song, performed at The National History Museum, May 2007 BETA, May 2009
The Medieval Village of Arbelobelo, Italy, May 2007 BETA, May 2009
Working Visit in Gravina in Italy, 2007 BETA, May 2009
BULGARIAN MEDIEVAL STORY The creation of BULGARO-SLAVIA kingdom By Sonya Balai In 969 in Bulgaria there were two great kingdoms. The two leaders Ismail – the leader of Izma and Peter – the leader of Veishaly were trying to do the best for the good of their kingdoms. They were fighting about everything for many years. There was envy between them. Ismail and Peter were enemies. The people from Izma that were in Veishaly (or the opposite) were treated like animals. The leaders even didn’t want to hear about each other… Battle after battle Veishaly took everything from Izma. But Ismail was a proud king and had to defeat Peter and his army. Suddenly Ismail declared a war to Peter. But this time he was prepared and BETA, May 2009
Cardboard Medieval Castle, 2008 BETA, May 2009
Comenius Visit in Istanbul, Turkey, 2008 BETA, May 2009
John Hunyadi’s castle in Transylvania, Romania, May 2008 BETA, May 2009
BETA, May 2009 Teachers’ Strike, September 2007
Работно пространство-Twin Space BETA, May 2009
BETA, May 2009 eTwinniners, June 2008
eTwinning Project Activities are presented in front of parents, June 2008 BETA, May 2009
The new eTwinning project – The Tree of Friendship BETA, May 2009
Professional Development Workshop March 2009, Denmark BETA, May 2009
What do some teenagers say about motivation: • My mind is my last and only frontier. • I say try.If we never try, we shall never succeed! • Be part of our community of positive people making a difference! BETA, May 2009