“Debating our Future” 21 March 2006 Spring Day in Europe “Debating our Future” 21 March 2006

Spring Day in Europe 2006 A large scale initiative to foster Dialogue, Debate and Democracy in European schools

A day in the European school calendar since 2003 21 March 2003: 5501 schools debated the future of the EU 23 March 2004: 5623 schools celebrated and debated the enlargement of the EU 17 March 2005: 6620 schools debated the European Constitution

A set of unique assets Giving a voice to schools Quantitative and social impact Linking young people and decision makers Local and regional media coverage A multilayer networks of networks Effective pedagogical use of ICTs

Methodology Foster learning Motivate and stimulate Support and facilitate Recognise and reward European added value

A network of networks dedicated to the debate on the future of Europe in schools The European Schoolnet team in cooperation with the European Commission and the European Parliament A network of national representatives from Ministries of Education 29 pedagogical advisors from 29 countries Humanitarian and environmental associations Global networks

A Web site for learning and communication in 20 languages http://www Registration form News from schools, news from the EU Information about the project Activities for schools Contacts with colleagues Showcasing and visibility

Learn and debate My proposal for Europe Weblog for a European dialogue Where is Europe? Local heroes

Decide for Europe 30 themes of common interest 3 roles: European Commission, European Parliament, Council 1 final common decision Special mini-website with information and guidelines

Together in the World Spring Day peace poem Trade and development Millennium Development Goals and solidarity Opportunities to link up with schools from other continents

Chats with experts Decision makers from EU institutions will be invited to participate in chats with students and teachers They will be able to get instant answers to questions related to European issues All chats are moderated and their scripts edited to become unique learning modules

Ideas and guidelines What to do on Spring Day 2006? (for schools) Who can I invite on Spring Day 2006? How can I contribute to Spring Day 2006? (for experts) Spring Day in Europe monthly newsletter to schools

Cooperating with EU and national institutions European Commission, representations and Europe Direct offices European Parliament and representations Committee of Regions Ministries of Education Ministries of European Affairs

Teachers team 2005-2006

Spring Day teachers’ tasks Disseminate the project and its philosophy in their personal networks Select and publish relevant resources Animate and moderate online events and activities Assist teachers from their own countries Update and maintain their personal page in their own language

European Schoolnet office contacts Project manager: Brigitte Parry Resources and activities: Petru Dumitru Pedagogical team: Nuria de Salvador Sylvia Binger and Katerina Bavorova

Your national contacts Spring Day national liaison: Spring Day pedagogical advisor: