Do's and Don'ts
Many of the following points are the same as or comparable to the module before, but nevertheless it is important to mention these, because they belong to sustainability as well.
Do’s
ICT
· Take into account the fact that you use computers so you need to know how to work with them.
· Make sure that the computers work and are available.
· Make sure that you have technical back-up.
· In advance think of which ICT-tool you want to use during the project (e.g. website, wiki, video conference etc.) and what the extra value is for pupils and teachers.
The basis
· Make sure you have the support of the schoolboard and the principal.
· Advertise the project within the school.
· Set individual and collaborative goals.
· Make sure teachers are involved/ Get teachers involved.
· Put a programme booklet in the staffroom / advertise on the school website
· Find out if there is a need for an international project within the different departments of the school.
· Ask the ICT-group for ideas.
Scenario
· Start planning on time.
· Set date and time frame
· Make a programme booklet.
· Apply for Financial aid on time.
· Regular meetings at own school.
· Regularly contact partner schools.
· Information in advance for parents, pupils and colleagues.
· Make a website for information during the exchange.
· Evaluate the project.
· Find participating teachers.
Selfcontemplation
· What are (your own) strengths and weaknesses and improve these.
Organisation
· Make clear appointments on communication, tasks, responsibilities.
· Mention targetgroups of the project, educational level, communication language.
· Facilitate participating teachers of the project
· Listen and look at what your colleagues do.
Project content
· Show the content and programme at school..
Cultural differences
· Respect the school culture (give each other enough space, time and possibilities)
· Take into account the cultural differences and educational systems.
Financially
· Apply for Financial aid for the exchange a year in advance at the European Platform; under the name BIOS
· disclose financial costs
Assistance
- Solicit agencies within your communities and abroad who may provide the project with pertinent information, data, and resources such as finance and equipment.
Dont's:
· Don’t just think that all the information you wrote will be read.
· Make sure that you get things done
· Don’t let the same teachers go on each exchange.
· If you don’t have ICT experience, do not start working on a big ICT-project.
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