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Join us as we explore various topics related to the future of Europe in our e-twinning project. Through interactive online platforms, we discuss our visions of a future society, explore the concept of utopian and dystopian societies, and design our ideal city of the future. This project aims to enhance language and computer skills, foster cross-cultural understanding, and promote European citizenship.
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Europe Tomorrow: Europiahttp://europetomorroweuropia.wikispaces.com/home Age group: 17-21 years old
Our Schools Instituto Público Ronda Lleida, Spain 1st Senior High School of Kesariani, Greece
Five modules Duration: 6 monthsDecember 1012-June 2013 Module 1: Let’s get to know each other Module 2: Our visions of a Future Society Module 3: Utopian vs Dystopian Societies Module 4: Our European Utopia Module 5: Our city of the Future
Let’s get to know each other Anthi(using Linoit)Tatiana Our students used the wiki forum to talk about their interests, their favourite books and movies. They also uploaded their QR codes on a Linoit canvas to introduce themselves!
Our Visions of a Future Societyconcerning: Using the wiki forum, Pixton And Go!Animate • Government form • Justice • Labour and Employment • Transportation • Economics • Education • Healthcare • Integration and equality • Cross cultural contact • Environment
Utopian and Dystopian Societies • What does “Dystopia” mean to a European teenager? • Is there hope for a European “Utopia”? • Our students explored these questions using the wiki forum, Voicethread and Utellstory. • Yes, there is hope for a European Utopia!!!
EuropiaOur European Utopia We used the wiki forum, Writerhymes and Glogster • 2013 is the Year of European Citizenship. • Know your rights. Discover our common ground!
Our city of the future • Presentation of our cities through time in our wiki forum. • Designing the ideal city of the future. • Click on the picture below to watch the (Prezi) presentation.
Assessment • Students’ feedback was provided at the end of each module. • Tool used: ProProfs. • Students could use it anonymously if they wished to. • Comments were uploaded to a Padlet canvas.
Work schedule • Slightly more than one month was allowed for the completion of each module. • The project was realised as part of the Occupational Integration Course (for Spanish students) and the English Course (for Greek students). • They worked mostly at home they used the teacher’s laptop or the school lab. • Teachers communicated via e-mails and wiki pms. • Recorded instructions helped save valuable time.
Benefits • Students benefited from the project by improving their (English) language and computer skills. • They learnt how collaboration works in practice. • They got acquainted with another culture. • They learnt about the concept of European Citizenship. • Teachers expanded their field of expertise. • They further enhanced their co-operation and co-ordination skills.
Tips for a successful e-twinning project • Careful choice of project’s subject • Use of innovative ideas – “think out of the box” • Conducting a thorough search for identifying the widest possible array of web 2.0 tools to select from • Leave nothing to chance – diligence pays!
Useful links • http:// linoit.com • https://voicethread.com • http://www.utell.story.com • http://www.pixton.com • http://goanimate.com • http://storybird.com • http://prezi.com • http://www.screenr.com • http://www.proprofs.com/polls • http://padlet.com