Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group Newsletter no. 5 - July 2015 | Page 67
Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2015 Newsletter
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pupils were keen to work on the project. They
worked in small groups collaboratively, supporting
and helping each other, sharing and taking turns
fairly.
The pupils used technology to further the work of
the project. For example, they used a camera to
take photos of their school, classroom, favourite
toys and/or activities to make a school’s
presentation to the partners. They also used the
computer programme (www.voki.com) to create
avatars and a collaborative drawing tool, namely a
realtimeboard programme, to create a joint cover of
the fairy tale. The whiteboard was used to play
interactive games and learn about different
countries and flags. Staff and myself used different
computer programmes, such as Slideshare, Padlet,
Voki, issuu, Tripadvisor, Tagxedo, PowerPoint and
Realtimeboard, to present activities for the children,
create a joint book and evaluate the project
(http://issuu.com/416534/docs/a_train_travels/1?e
=10776030/1319363).
The technology used was one of the strengths of
the project because of some partners familiar with
some digital applications and contributed greatly to
IT skills on pupils. We use Google apps for the
construction of questionnaires and collect
responses. We used digital map-Tripline. We use
different applications for filming and posting movies
on Youtoube. We use PowToon and Padlet for
presentations. We created a project logo using an
application –LogoGarden. We used an online poll.
We used different applications for QR codes. We
used digital puzzle-jingsawplanet.com .We built
Wordclouds-Taxgedo. The project added an
international value for the children, school and
myself. The pupils had an opportunity to explore
and learn about various countries and cultures and
work with the partners from different countries.
Their language and literacy skills, creativity and
imagination have been enhanced and ICT skills
have been developed. They will have an opportunity
to meet their friends on Skype in June.The project
also had an impact on me as a teacher. I worked
collaboratively with other teachers and had an
opportunity to use some computer programmes.
The school benefited from participating in this
project by making links with different schools. The
most successful result of the project was creating a
joint fairy tale with the partners from other
countries. The progress is seen throughout the
project. The outcomes of the project are evaluated
through pupils’, partners’ and staff questionnaires
in the evaluation section. The project will also be
shown to parents and they will be asked to provide
feedback about the project.
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