Is a type of school where the teacher has to teach in more than one grade simultaneously in the same classroom  a lot of mountainous regions and a large number small islands  historical reasons forced the population to live in areas of difficult access  a significant percentage of the population still lives in the above described regions described regions schools operating even with a very small number of students and even if the conditions do not provide the ideal educational environment

 Very demanding type of multi-grade school

The headmaster is concentrated in purely administrative work and liaising between the school and local authorities. This kind of job is time-consuming but also very important. In multigrade schools usually there is a teacher “acting as headmaster” having the double role of manager and teacher.

 is not a choice of the inhabitants of the small villages  does not exist as an option in the case of small islands (only 1 school)  mergence is strongly opposed by the residents merge neighbouring schools, providing transportation to pupils on a daily basis to a “centre” school. extensive use of information technology can help to raise the quality of education provided in multigrade schools

 computers are not always available  few schools are connected with ADSL lines  the ratio of 1 computer per 25 students has no meaning  no extra rooms available to be used as computer labs  the ways of financing ICT are bureaucratic and lead to delays

 database with exercises and activities  tailored educational software  commercial educational software  convert text books into e-books  videoconference  web pages

 templates for all the necessary documents  on line communication 

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Critical thinking Creativity Definition Can it be taught ? What is the role of ICT ? Examples, software ? Engagement, active participation of students in the learning process Supporting learning theories ? How to apply in multigrade and/or rural schools and/or in schools in general?