Due to industrialization and technological development the way of working changed in many professions. The scientific-technical progress shows its traces also in all areas of daily life. Develop an idea of your future everyday life.

Modules

The project consists of 5 modules, described below. 

To go to Module 1 (Get to know each other), click here. 

To go to Module 2 (Shift happens), click here. 

To go to Module 3 (The future of learning), click here. 

To go to Module 4 (Real news), click here. 

To go to Module 5 (Life in the future), click here. 

To go to the project's evaluation, click here.

To go to the project;s dissemination, click here.

Module Description

Module 1: Get to know each other

6 Puzzle

The aim of this module is to help students get to know each other.

Before starting the project, teachers post 3-5 rules of internet communication (netiquette) in the twinspace: http://voices.yahoo.com/10-best-rules-netiquette-1952570.html

Tools: www.jigsawplanet.com

Process

Students upload a photo of what they want to become in the future in jigsawplanet and create a puzzle. They upload the puzzle in the relevant webpage, adding their name as the title of the puzzle.

Student discussion follows, using the "Add Comment" button (e.g. Hi Thalia, I am Paola. You want to become a teacher, like me)

Module 2: Shift happens

The aim of this module is to help students understand the impact of technology in our lives.

Tools: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdvo5FlRqmM

http://linoit.com

www.wordle.net

Process

Students watch an 8 minute video on “shift happens” and record the main points. They discuss their views in lino canvas.

They create a wordcloud, using wordle.net  

Activity evaluation

Module 3: The future of learning

The aim of this module is to help students understand how learning will change in the future.

Tools: http://blog.ted.com/2013/03/06/4-inspiring-kids-imagine-the-future-of-learning/ (4 inspiring kids imagine the future of learning)

http://en.linoit.com/

Process

Students select one talk and discuss the ideas presented, using lino canvas.

Activity Evaluation

Module 4: Real News

The aim of this module is to help students create a piece of news that will be related to life in the future.

Tools: http://www.ted.com/talk /kirk_citron_and_now_the_real_news.html

www.tricider.com

Process

Students watch the video from TED talks and develop a piece of news and/or a video and/or a drawing that might be important tomorrow. A voting process for the most innovative and useful piece of news follows.

Activity evaluation

Module 5: Life in the future

Tools: www.utellstory.com

http://writerhymes.com

Students write song lyrics about life in the future. They also create their digital stories. The final step includes a joint "wall"

of wishes/inventions about life in the future.

Activity evaluation

Project Evaluation 

Students draw/write their positive feelings on a piece of luggage, now that the project is over. They will carry these feelings with them to remember the nice moments of the project.

Project Dissemination

Schedule

31 Aug 2013                 Jury competition 2012/13

28 Feb 2014                 Deadline for handing in applications of competition 2013/14

March 2014                  Jury

April 2014                    Announcement of winners

Glitter Text @ Glitterfy.com   

We all know that etiquette is a code of behaviour that must be observed in social life. In a similar way, Netiquette is etiquette for the internet. If we want to make the internet an enjoyable experience we must be respectful to other people on line. Here are some of the Best Rules of Netiquette to bear in mind once you become a member of that wiki :

• The Golden Rule is to treat others the way you would like to be treated.
• Avoid Flaming. Flaming is the use of rude language between internet users when interacting. If you don't agree with someone, it is not a good idea to call him/her names or attack him verbally.
• Avoid presenting other people's ideas as if they are your own. It is a form of cheating. If you use someone's exact words, remember to use "quotation marks" and mention the website source. If you use someone's ideas in your own words, don't forget to give credit to the original source.
• Use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Don't use internet slang like for example "CU" for "See you". It distorts communication.

(Adapted from 10 Best Rules of Netiquette)