Inne spojrzenie na świat

<< Background >>Through the project, we wanted to respond to the change in schools due to the digital evolution for which schools were not prepared, and this is mainly about new methods and forms of work in schools using digital tools. The Covid-19 pandemic made it necessary for schools to use digital tools, teachers were not always able to use digital education tools in remote teaching, which resulted in problems with adapting teaching methods and forms to the needs of students, and remote education was not followed by teaching methodologies, which could result in reduced motivation of students to work and thus reduced effectiveness and quality of teaching. Therefore, one of the aims of the project was to create interesting methods and forms of teaching using digital tools and, above all, photography. Today, most pupils use cameras, which are an integral part of everyday life, and pupils take a lot of photos, sometimes without knowing the basic principles of photography. Through the project, we wanted to give pupils basic knowledge about the basics of photography and the principles of taking good photos, while at the same time showing them that they can use their phones in an interesting way in the classroom. << Objectives >>The main aim of the project was to shape digital and key competences through photography, including, above all, the creativity of the students. The main objective of the project was linked to specific objectives that concerned students as well as teachers. The main specific objectives for the pupils were, in short, to learn the secrets of taking good photographs using the right framing, light and other means of expression, and to learn about photography techniques, copyright or the construction of the camera itself. With photography, we wanted to develop the pupils' basic competences in the project: teamwork, cultural awareness, motivation, creativity, sensitivity, tolerance, assertiveness and problem-solving skills. We wanted to familiarise pupils with the international environment and we wanted them to build friendships and acquaintances with respect for cultural differences. The teachers' specific objectives focused on the exchange of experiences on how to implement the core curriculum in an attractive way using photography. Teachers participated in the creation of innovative handouts and lesson plans using photography, thanks to which the motivation of pupils to work will certainly increase. << Implementation >>The project involved 5 short-term pupil-teacher exchanges, each involving at least 5 pupils from each country + 2 teachers. The theme of each mobility was different: photography in language teaching, photography in geography teaching, photography in biology teaching, photography in history teaching, and photography in mathematics, physics and chemistry teaching. In the initial phase of the project, the project was promoted in the school communities, followed by preparatory activities including the recruitment of students to the project. During the project, project evaluation activities were carried out, which focused on the initial, ongoing and final evaluations. The final phase of the project focused on the development of the project's tangible results and the dissemination of the project's results, as well as the final evaluation of the project. The project also included 5 photo and digital competitions for school students: for the project logo, the ‘Holiday World Look’ competition, the ‘Christmas World Look’ competition, the ‘Feelings’ competition, and a competition in the form of a city game for the best photo report. During the project, schools took part in Erasmus Days<< Results >>The following material results of the project were produced during the project:- 5 photo and digital competitions were held,- 5 photographic exhibitions were displayed in each of the schools involved in the project, - 26 lesson plans and handouts on the use of photography in school practice were produced,- 8 presentations on photography,The project produced the following intangible results, which were verified during the final evaluation by questionnaires for both students and teachers:- 93.8 % of the pupils participating in the project developed their interest in photography,- 97.9 % of the pupils participating in the project improved their language competences,- 94.9 % of pupils developed their motivation and creativity,- 91.9 % of the pupils developed the ability to cooperate in groups,- 96% of pupils learned about the culture and sights of another EU country,- 99 % of pupils made acquaintances and friends,- 100 % of teachers, project participants started to use photography in their work,- 100 % of teachers believe that the motivation of pupils to work in the project increased,- 100 % of teachers increased their knowledge of the history and sights of another EU country- 100 % of teachers stated that participation