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Key words:
Communication technology (ICT)
Linguistic diversity 4 languages, English as working language.
Transnational cooperation
European citizenship
Transversal skills- such as entrepreneurship, Digital skills,
Multilingualism
Innovation in education
Attainment those at risk of early leavers.
Social entrepreneurship - the process of pursuing innovative solutions
to social problems
Numeracy and literacy
Students will create "TabCasts" (TC) in short video form using tablet
computers which are related to the 4 key stages. By using modern
ICT hardware such as the tablets, students will also be updating their
practical skills of this important working tool and be able to fully
utilise all the communication opportunities that it will be bring.
A further element of the project will be the inclusion of a local media
company (newspaper, TV etc) which will be part of the local schools
project activities. This "Media Provider" will become a practical source
of information for schools and also provide a tangible link for students
when working on project activities. This will provide students the
opportunity to connect their transversal skills that they have learned
through the project with a 3rd party who will work in cooperation with
project activities.
Each key stage will be researched, recorded and edited in partner
schools with the final TCs being presented during each exchange. To
aid in the sharing and enhance the flow of communication among
partners schools students and teachers their will be a Google+
platform established where students can easily share, upload and
comment on new content as they research each stage. The use of
modern ICT methods forms a key element of the project ethos with
the objective of interesting students in a natural way and increase
attainment for those at risk of early school leaving.
This innovative approach to a modern subject will foster the
development of students learning and attitude to digital skills, social
entrepreneurship and language through the interactive cooperation
between partners.
The project is based on students carrying out the work involved so as
to provide them with the optimal environment to develop their
transversal skills, however, in order to achieve this, teachers will also
need to gain new skills in the use of ICT, language divseristy and
multinational competence when guiding the students. It is important
that the key stages of the project become a catyst within the schools
curiciculum to provide these new, relevant and interesting topics a
platform for teachers and students to develop, learn, grow and gain
new skills for their future and the future of the school. Teachers will
be encouraged to share their resources and experiences with their
new ICT tools among their colleagues both in their local school and
through the use of the social media platform (google+) that will be
utilised throughout the project.