Urška Stritar, Karmen Usar, Zavod RS za šolstvo, Vanda Femc,  Vrtec Sežana, Jana Bergant, Vrtec Škofja Loka, Katja Hozjan, Vrtec Moravske toplice

In the Open Space the participants will look at three contributions from the recently released DVD “How the child explores, learns and expresses itself”. Then they will enter the virtual classroom and complete a short questionnaire. Based on the responses, we will create a record how the DVD can help pre-school teachers in their daily work with children and what changes are observed in their work with children due to the use of ICT resources.

Andreja Čuk, Romana Fekonja, Zavod RS za šolstvo

Searching for unambiguous words in different texts with the assistance of online dictionaries is the topic of this Open Space. The participants will identify the diversity of a word’s meaning and determine different semantic relations between words. Words belonging to the same word family will be placed into a mind map to enrich the vocabulary and enhance stylistic options. Activities of the workshop will be performed by using various dictionaries differing regarding the sort of dictionary and media. Participants will learn about traditional dictionaries, online dictionaries and dictionaries in application form designed for mobile use.

Alojz Blažič, Osnovna šola Crklje ob Krki

In the Open Space we will learn about the Scientix project and web portal. We will have a look at the possibilites for integrating the available materials into teachnig and learning. The participants will sign up to the portal, search for materials for their subject and make a request for a free translation. All the participants will then present the chosen materials and the way they are planning to include them into their teaching.

Aljoša Kancler, Prva gimnazija Maribor

How can an entire class of students simultaneously perform an experiment despite having only one Vernier set available? Participants of the Open Space will be able to participate in the experiment via Wi-Fi network. Upon arrival in the classroom they will connect with their mobile devices (tablet, smartphone etc.) to a Vernier LabQuest interface 2. After experimental work participants will analyze the data on the graphs according to the instructions for the different experiments. They will also get instructions and help on how to work. Experiments will be in the field of motion, temperature, electricity. The aim of the presentation is to show the application possibilities in the classroom. The lesson will be followed by a discussion about the potential applications and experiences of the participants. For the participants this will be definitely an interesting and new experience.

Mojca Suban, Sonja Rajh, Zavod RS za šolstvo

Participants will be active in studying didactical value of technical, dynamical and interactive solutions in e-textbooks. They will analyze active images from continuos to discrete ones, and plan their purposeful use in the classroom in all phases of lessons, as well as for learning at home.

They will critically evaluate the examples shown from the learner’s point of view, clearness, prior knowledge, development of terms, offered help (is the e-textbook suitable for students to use it at home independently), taxonomy … Participants will use a shared wall to write down their plans for the future.

Saša Kregar, Kristina Prosen, Zavod RS za šolstvo

In an open classroom we will present fieldwork in biology based on using Identification keys for plants in Sečovljske soline. Activities include work with tablet computers and computer sensors (Vernier) for measuring salinity. Participants will determine halophytic plants, with upgraded interactive identification key. Participants will find out the advantages of upgrading and will search for other options to adapt the key, depending on the age, developmental level of the learner and the goals that they want to achieve with the selected activities. Participants will learn about the structure of identification keys and a freely available program for editing web pages, which can be used for modifying the identification keys.

Vilma Brodnik, Zavod RS za šolstvo, Ana Marija Blažič, Nejc Brus, Bojana Jović, Primož Kranjc, Marina Prpić, Dejvid Tratnik, Fakulteta za humanistične študije, Univerza na Primorskem (študenti pedagoške smeri zgodovine)

If you are interested in how fieldwork in a history lesson, supported by mobile learning looks like, then join us at the outer ‘island of learning’. The mischievous Kekec with his friends will show you the cultural heritage of Kranjska Gora by means of mobile learning “in situ” (on the ground). With the help of tablet computers and smart phones you will find interesting information about the history of Kranjska Gora and test the benefits of integrating mobile technology into the teaching of history.

Saša Divjak, Matevž Pesek, Alenka Kavčič, Fakulteta za računalništvo in infornatiko, Univerza v Ljubljani

The activity will be focused to the learning and exercising of contents, supported by computer based gamification. This approach will be presented in a broader sense and not restricted to a specific domain. Such computer games can be developed as a framework with an initial particular content that can be easily modified or changed without any knowledge of programming languages. This gives a teacher the opportunity to reuse such gaming framework and to fill it with his own contents that is more appropriate for the inclusion in the classroom activities. The demonstrations will be followed by discussions.

Marko Puschner, Preslica

With the mobile phones becoming more and more powerful and connected the privacy is getting more and more exposed, so in the Open Space we will devote our time to the issue of protecting our privacy, as well as the privacy of others. We will start with a Facebook application by means of which we will check who is smarter – we or our smart phone. We will discuss sexting, geolocational services, careless publishing of images and information on the web. All this can lead quickly to mobile peer violence, so we will learn the rules of mobile netiquette, and each participant will also sign an online pledge against bullying. We will inform ourselves (also by means of videoclips) about smart use of smart phones from the viewpoint of how to avoid viruses, malware and spam, which can all lead to high costs. We will test the level of our addiction to mobile phones and play a didactical game “Help your embarrased friend with his mobile phone”, where we will seek ideas to solve different cases of problematic situations and dilemmas related to the use of mobile phones.

Tatjana Gulič, Osnovna šola Preska

Are you interested in a lesson with eTwinning? We are inviting you to join us in a lesson with students from primary school Preska.

The simulation of a lesson will make you familiar with the project method of teaching / learning and integration of different subjects. We will show you how to teach mathematics and other science subjects in science projects. Lessons include international cooperation and networking of schools in Europe, and the English language is used. At the Open Space work in the project GAME! Garden and Amazing Mathematical Experiences will be presented.