LAB A global project based in Denmark

Why is it called LAB? L A B anguage cross orders

What is LAB ? LAB is a project aiming at: The teaching of foreign languages (English, German, French) in a communicative and collaborative learning environment Using ICT in an open global digital network Using the ’KISS’ principle

What’s in focus? Communication rather than correctness Stressing the importance of collaborative work across borders => more global than local The learners own ’world’=> bringing in imagination, knowledge and experience also from outside school as a motivation factor Learners being productive not only receptive

Who is behind LAB? Teachers from 5 schools in Denmark Learners aged 7 to 17 Researchers from DPU (The Danish University of Education – Media and Language) Founded by ITMF (The Ministry of Education)

Which activities take place? Chain Stories (on-going: started October 2002) Advent Calendar (only in December 2002) Marketplace (on-going: started in January 2003) Games: ’Hangman’ and ’LABardy’ (on-going: started in February 2003) ????..... New activities starting in May, August and October of 2003 – ideas?

Who can participate? ANYBODY and EVERYONE You can always read what others have submitted If you want to submit you have to become a user by writing name, username, school, country AND -address (censor-ship!)

When can you participate? You are not committed for a specific period You can join in as classes, groups or individual learners regardless of age and level, time and place You may use 1 or 10 lessons – it’s up to you ANYTIME - You are always welcome

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