IT STORIES

<< Background >> There was a need for a project that not only would equip students with essential technological skills but also nurture their growth as socially responsible and culturally aware individuals. The needs we have addressed included: - Promoting digital literacy and innovation: By working with Web2 tools and developing digital products like eBooks and mind maps, we wanted to enhance students' ability to work collaboratively in the digital age and develop their technological competencies. - Fostering cultural understanding: to bring students from different cultures together to create more open-minded and cooperative generation, to help reduce stereotypes and encourage mutual respect. - Addressing social issues: Through drama events and role-playing, we hoped to guide students in confronting challenges like racism, sexism, and inequality, fostering empathy and critical thinking. - Strengthening EU awareness and national pride: we wanted to help students learn about the EU and their own cultural backgrounds, encouraging a sense of unity while appreciating diversity. << Objectives >>By implementing this project, we wanted to inspire students to use technology and Web2 tools as a way to share their cultural backgrounds, to collaborate through various interactive tools like 3D printers, digital map makers, and online platforms creating e-books and collaborative projects fostering cultural exchange and enhancing their communication skills. During the short-term exchanges we expected students to engage in indoor and outdoor activities that use Web2 tools as well as traditional games to explore their cultures and traditions. We also wanted to help students understand and appreciate each other's cultures, promoting peaceful coexistence in a multicultural world free from prejudice. We also wanted to develop a common curriculum that reflects diverse perspectives and prepares students for global cooperation. Additionally, we wanted to provide staff with opportunities to exchange best practices, share their experience, gain insights into different curricula, help to support their students in the cross-cultural learning experience and bring new knowledge back to their own classrooms creating environment which follows the European Union's common curricula and values.<< Implementation >>In our project, we implemented a combination of physical mobilities and online meetings to both engage participants and minimize our carbon footprint. The project lasted for two years and included eight mobilities in total: five online Transnational Project Meetings (TPMs) and three short-term student exchange mobilities. The activities were designed to promote cultural exchange, digital collaboration, and awareness on various social topics.1. TPM: a kick off meeting2. TPM: eTwinning3. TPM: Dissemination plan4. TPM: first year's evaluation5. TPM: the closureC1 in PL: School Internet Safety Policy, a workshop based on the topic of Bullying & Bias, traditional handicraftsC2 in ES: e-book workshop, a theatre event on tolerance, Gender EqualityC3 in TR: Race & Ethnicity, cooking workshop<< Results >>The results of the project include:- Project Logo- Lesson Plans- digital Students’ Mobility Journals - Students Collaborative Padlets- Presentation of Safer Internet - Videos from Mobilities- Videos and Presentations of participating countries/ schools/cities- Videos of Participating Countries National Dances- Video from the Workshop on Bullying & Bias- Post Mobility Evaluation Forms- Group Activities- 3D Logo Designs- Project YouTube Channel- FB Project Page- Project Twinspac- Photo Albums