Roman Živič, Šolski center Slovenj Gradec

In the school year 2013/2014 our school has participated in a six-month project Collaborative projects at a distance using the methodology of learning circles together with information and communication technologies – ICTs. The purpose of the project is to disseminate meaningful use of collaborative projects at a distance using the methodology of learning circles and ICT, and to raise the quality of use of project-based approach and the integration of it into a regular school work. This paper analyzes the role and usefulness of individual components of the ICT project.
E-mail enabled us to quickly and easily inform all participants of updates, changes and arrangements. Via Facebook, we informed the public about the project, we set up a Facebook group. The Internet is a source of information. Wiki working environment made it possible that we had a constant access to project’s progress. Via videoconference VOX we agreed on the final meeting. With the help of computer programs, we created a number of products.
Based on all participants’ responses I find that participation in the project brings advances in the use of ICT to all those participating. The results of the project were also presented to other students in our school and the wider public through the website and Facebook, so we feel that by carrying out the project we proved the necessity of the use of ICT and its benefits.