Participating in Dora’s project was a great pleasure and we all enjoyed it.

It was that time of the school year when we get back into the classroom and do revision sessions after summer. When I saw that Dora was about to start a project, I thought to try something different and exciting. I knew the kids would love the idea because their video would be uploaded in their favourite YouTube.

First, we talked about the topic in the classroom and decided which areas of our city they were going to present. Then, each wrote their presentation. We worked on their texts and edited them where necessary. Next, we did their rehearsals, which were filmed in the classroom. We watched the videos and improved whatever we found lacking. Finally, they filmed their presentations.

What did they gain? They practised all skills and sub-skills, they were encouraged, motivated, had fun, felt proud when they watched the video and read the comments from colleagues around the world.

The whole experience was exhilarating and I would try it again with no second thoughts.