Developing an online project: pros and cons

Marijana Smolčec, EFL teacher

Gimnazija Bernardina Frankopana

Ogulin, Croatia@mscro1

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Where to start?•IDEA

Motivation

Partner search

CROATIAN - URUGUAYAN

projectLet’s get to know you!

2011 – 2013

Teachers:Marijana Smolcec and Claudia Carril

Project development

(3 years of fun and collaboration)

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IMAGE CREDIT: http://luciesjoy.blogspot.com

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Closing the project

• Snail mail - sending gifts•a farewell skype videoconference on 15 March 2013 – Fantastic feeling!

Slide show of the skype talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_XOf_jih3s

Let’s sum up!

What?How?

Where?

Choose an online platform forcommunication and collaboration•Facebook•Wiki•eTwinning (TwinSpace)•Skype•Google+Hangout or Google+Community•Edmodo

Benefits (pros)for students and teachers

•Language practice•Culture learning•Gain certain ICT knowledge•Self-confidence•...

Pitfalls (Cons)

•Cross curriculum – too much work•Technology problems•Different language level of students•Time Consuming

Some advices

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Twitter: @mscro1

Blog: http://englishlearning-marijanasblog.blogspot.com