Greek case studyFrom a Biodiversity project to an

eTwinning Biodiversity project

eTwinning Contact Seminar: “Biodiversity in eTwinning projects”

Tonia PapourtziHellenic NSS

How can this become an eTwinning project?

• Getting to know the flora and the fauna of own country

• Getting to know the flora and the fauna of a European country

• Collaboration with classmates=>collaboration with pupils of other European countries

• Use of ICT tools

• Practice of the communication language

• Sensitization on Biodiversity and environment protection

OBJECTIVES

Planning – Activities1st part:• Theoretical approach: formation of mixed groups (partner

schools)

• Each group decides which aspects of biodiversity will examine

• Creation of material and presentation to the other groups

• Creation of a common wordle with the basic words of biodiversity

• Tools they use: chat, forum, wiki, glogster, flashmeeting, wordle

Planning – Activities2nd part:• Archive of photos: formation of mixed groups

• Each group takes a number of photos and starts searching for information- edits information- produces final results

• Tools: wiki, chat, forum, skype

Planning-Activities3rd Part:

• Schools organize field trips – take photos of the biodiversity in their region- make comparisons- find common species

• Create a common voicethread with photos and comments

• Create quiz for their partners concerning the species of their region

• Tools: Voicethread(http://voicethread.com/?#u2283753 ), quizmaker, camera, forum

Planning-Activities4th Part:• Students working in groups start formatting their material

and information about the different pictures

• Write the information in their mother tongue as well as in the language of collaboration

• Create puzzles for the other groups

• Create an e-book

• Tools: issuu, wiki, chat, forum, jigsaw

Expected results

• Collaboration on a European level

• Familiarization with ICT tools

• Practice of the communication language

• Creativity-fun

• Formation of new friendships

Thank you!!!