COMENIUS 3 NETWORK Neothemi COMENIUS 3 NETWORK Neothemi Network Co-ordinator Prof. Claudia Saccone Network Co-ordinator Prof. Claudia Saccone

Socrates I phase(1995/2000) LIMITS Socrates I phase(1995/2000) LIMITS evaluation strategies real dissemination cooperation and information exchange in specific thematic areas a proper network culture evaluation strategies real dissemination cooperation and information exchange in specific thematic areas a proper network culture Lack of:

Each network is expected to: Establish a web-site Produce an annual report on the state of innovation in its area of activity Provide the ‘players’ in Comenius with full information about the network’s events and activities Organise an annual conference combining several objectives of the network Establish a web-site Produce an annual report on the state of innovation in its area of activity Provide the ‘players’ in Comenius with full information about the network’s events and activities Organise an annual conference combining several objectives of the network

Structure of the partnership At least one organization from each of 6 different countries The co-ordination of the network must be undertaken by an institution with a strong organisational base Funding for a maximum of three consecutive years; 75% of the total bubget (from to euros per year) At least one organization from each of 6 different countries The co-ordination of the network must be undertaken by an institution with a strong organisational base Funding for a maximum of three consecutive years; 75% of the total bubget (from to euros per year)

Cooperation each party plays a specific role, completing an independent section of the work each party implements sections created by the others Collaboration

Division of labour NEOTHEMI is placed between these two extremes: - in the first phase partners complete individual sections - in the second one they will implement the material created by others NEOTHEMI is placed between these two extremes: - in the first phase partners complete individual sections - in the second one they will implement the material created by others Shared mind

NEOTHEMI The new Network of Thematic Museums and Institutes The new Network of Thematic Museums and Institutes

Why Neothemi? To work upon topics that are relevant both locally and globally and to develop intellectual flexibility.  A thematic approach Virtual space used for assembling objects culturally similar but physically distant  A new concept of museum

Goals  Motivate  Motivate young people to: - Evaluate and promote their own cultural heritage - Know and respect other countries' cultures.  Involve  Involve schools in finding common goals with universities and local institutions.  Increase  Increase the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in education.  Support  Support a growing information exchange.  Disseminate  Disseminate results both on the Internet and through seminars and conferences.  Motivate  Motivate young people to: - Evaluate and promote their own cultural heritage - Know and respect other countries' cultures.  Involve  Involve schools in finding common goals with universities and local institutions.  Increase  Increase the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in education.  Support  Support a growing information exchange.  Disseminate  Disseminate results both on the Internet and through seminars and conferences.

What is Neothemi? virtual museum thematic pavilions The creation of a virtual museum organized in wide thematic areas related to Cultural Heritage and called thematic pavilions. webrary A virtual webrary, within each pavillion, where all Socrates projects - finished or underway - can be easily disseminated to a wider audience. cultural icons A choice of cultural icons will be displayed in our rooms, and didactic modules will be organized to be used by colleagues all around Europe. virtual museum thematic pavilions The creation of a virtual museum organized in wide thematic areas related to Cultural Heritage and called thematic pavilions. webrary A virtual webrary, within each pavillion, where all Socrates projects - finished or underway - can be easily disseminated to a wider audience. cultural icons A choice of cultural icons will be displayed in our rooms, and didactic modules will be organized to be used by colleagues all around Europe.

National Pavilions Sense of identity Norway Through memory Germany Folklore & traditions Denmark Signs of spiritualityHungary City images Italy Communication & interaction Finland Educational heritage Portugal Symbols of citizenship UK Ordinary people Ireland Arts and cultures France Sense of identity Norway Through memory Germany Folklore & traditions Denmark Signs of spiritualityHungary City images Italy Communication & interaction Finland Educational heritage Portugal Symbols of citizenship UK Ordinary people Ireland Arts and cultures France Among the chosen themes:

Website The website will include:  a forum  a chat-line  a newsletter  a board for ads  a forum  a chat-line  a newsletter  a board for ads Students, teachers, experts, netpeople will be asked to join in supporting a growing information exchange Students, teachers, experts, netpeople will be asked to join in supporting a growing information exchange

Who in Neothemi? 13 institutions of a range of types: research- based universities, colleges, schools, museums and teacher training centres.13 institutions of a range of types: research- based universities, colleges, schools, museums and teacher training centres. 10 countries involved: Italy, Ireland, UK, Finland, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal.10 countries involved: Italy, Ireland, UK, Finland, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal. Many associated members who have already worked with us and are keen to be involved in this cultural heritage project.Many associated members who have already worked with us and are keen to be involved in this cultural heritage project. A large number of future friends to share our goals.A large number of future friends to share our goals. 13 institutions of a range of types: research- based universities, colleges, schools, museums and teacher training centres.13 institutions of a range of types: research- based universities, colleges, schools, museums and teacher training centres. 10 countries involved: Italy, Ireland, UK, Finland, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal.10 countries involved: Italy, Ireland, UK, Finland, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal. Many associated members who have already worked with us and are keen to be involved in this cultural heritage project.Many associated members who have already worked with us and are keen to be involved in this cultural heritage project. A large number of future friends to share our goals.A large number of future friends to share our goals.

How to develop Neothemi? Finding supportFinding support and cooperation in local authorities and institutions and organizing a network on a wider European perspective monitoring evaluationThrough a constant monitoring and evaluation process together with a clear dissemination of all steps in our development. methodologyThrough a methodology based on a user- centred approach, group-work and large flexibility Finding supportFinding support and cooperation in local authorities and institutions and organizing a network on a wider European perspective monitoring evaluationThrough a constant monitoring and evaluation process together with a clear dissemination of all steps in our development. methodologyThrough a methodology based on a user- centred approach, group-work and large flexibility

The objectives of the conference are the following : Neothemi to inform participants about different aspects of relating ICT to Cultural Heritage to provide an overview of the NEOTHEMI project and of the Comenius 3 networks policy to give participants the opportunity to meet, with a view to working on future Comenius projects related to Cultural Heritage to inform participants about different aspects of relating ICT to Cultural Heritage to provide an overview of the NEOTHEMI project and of the Comenius 3 networks policy to give participants the opportunity to meet, with a view to working on future Comenius projects related to Cultural Heritage FIRST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

… SO … through our thematic pavilions!!!