Nela Bejat Krajnc, Bor Černec, Osnovna šola Pod goro Slovenske Konjice

The concept of work with gifted pupils suggests a different way of teaching and additional activities for pupils in order to develop their strong areas, taking into account the individuality and personal interests. This paper shows an example of the use of electronic classroom as a space for the development of digital competences of the learner. We have combined both learner’s interests in a foreign language and the use of ICT. The pupil had a teacher’s role in the classroom and he searched for e-materials, under the mentorship of a teacher. These were in connection to the current lessons and had a function to facilitate understanding of the content, revision, consolidation, and motivation. The learner added web links to additional materials, inserted video clips and prepared activities for other pupils to enable developing language skills. Thus, he has deepened his own awareness and knowledge of grammatical rules, chose relevant vocabulary and activities with the help and coordination of his teacher – mentor. The learner has broadened his knowledge of foreign language, while developing learning strategies with ICT, self-regulated his own learning and developed independence and responsibility. At the same time the teacher’s role has changed and shifted from traditional teaching style to becoming a mentor, who encourages the learner’s online research and learning, taking into account his individuality, specific needs and talents.