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Comenius and eTwinning Projects –

motivation and group work in

ELTTsvetelena Taralova88th School, Sofia

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Generations?

The Lost generation

Born

Before

Computers

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How did it start? The methodology course in Dublin, Ireland; Comenius Preparatory visit in Poland; Project application form approval.

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Comenius School ProjectComenius School Project

Medieval Roots of Present Medieval Roots of Present EuropeansEuropeans 2005-20082005-2008

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The main aims of the projects:

To motivate students to use languages and ICT in real-life situations;

To promote culture, traditions, history, art and literature of the region and the regions of partner schools;

To enhance participants’ social and team work skills.

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Comenius Project Activities – 2005,

A trip round Sofia

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Introduction• Real name: **** ****• Age: 13• Medieval name: King Simeon I• Hobbies: drawing and riding a bike• Favourite subjects: Art• Favourite music group, sports team: Ahat• Favourite books: “The wild stories” by

Nickolay Haytov• Familly/Pets: I live with my mother, my

father and my sister• Short story: I am one of the greatest

Bulgarian rulers and warriors.

• Contact: mvhkato**@abv.bg

Comenius Project Activities – A Student’s Medieval profile

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Comenius Working Visit

Coimbra in Portugal, 2006

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Comenius Working Visit, The Medieval Fair in Portugal - 2006

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Comenius working visit

Penela in Portugal, 2006

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Medieval Coins Exhibition, November 2006

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Comenius working visit

Sofia, October 2006

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Medieval song, performed at The National History Museum, May 2007

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The Medieval Village of Arbelobelo, Italy, May

2007

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Working Visit in

Gravina in Italy, 2007

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BULGARIAN MEDIEVAL STORYThe creation of BULGARO-SLAVIA kingdom

By Sonya BalaiIn 969 in Bulgaria there were two great kingdoms. The two leaders Ismail – the leader of Izma and Peter – the leader of Veishaly were trying to do the best for the good of their kingdoms. They were fighting about everything for many years. There was envy between them. Ismail and Peter were enemies.The people from Izma that were in Veishaly (or the opposite) were treated like animals. The leaders even didn’t want to hear about each other… Battle after battle Veishaly took everything from Izma. But Ismail was a proud king and had to defeat Peter and his army. Suddenly Ismail declared a war to Peter. But this time he was prepared and

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Cardboard Medieval Castle, 2008

BETA, May 2009 18Comenius Visit in Istanbul, Turkey,

2008

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John Hunyadi’s castle in Transylvania, Romania,

May 2008

BETA, May 2009 20Teachers’ Strike, September 2007

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Работно пространство-Twin Space

BETA, May 2009 22eTwinniners, June 2008

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eTwinning Project Activities are presented in front of parents, June

2008

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The new eTwinning project –

The Tree of Friendship

BETA, May 2009 26Professional Development

Workshop

March 2009, Denmark

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