The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Youth Meeting Youth A collaborative e-learning pilot project between schools in Denmark, Kenya and Zambia Kirsten M. Anttila & Mogens Eriksen

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Youth Meeting Youth Why a collaboration between Europe and Africa? Why not? Denmark The objectives of the law to implement the international dimension in education Knowledge about African countries in education generally based on information from traditional sources, but Internet makes it possible to work directly and on equal terms with African schools. European, national and local interest in using ICT in education Africa Equal interest in being part of the ICT development Wish for educating the coming generations

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Objectives Create a human and technical platform for a direct collaboration between schools in the participating countries Enhance teaching and learning by integrating the use of , Internet and TV. Promote exchange of ideas and experiences about European and African conditions and thus form a basis for intercultural understanding

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen IT NL DE EE SE SCO ECOLE ES SK PT N DK TRANSPRO CZ SLO Spin offs BE PROMISE EUN Youth meeting Youth

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth meeting Youth ZOGEE / Zambia KOEE / Kenya The Danish Outdoor Council Centre for Higher Education Copenhagen & North Zealand / ESP-DK The Danish Association for International Co-operation Kulturkommunikation Danish Teachers’ County Ressource Centres JEL-kommunikation

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Youth Meeting Youth A collaborative e-learning pilot project between schools in Denmark, Kenya and Zambia Financed by the Danish Ministry of foreign affairs - DANIDA

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth meeting Youth

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Youth Meeting Youth Process Grants from the Danish Foreign Ministry Danida for 2002 and 2003 (2001) 2001 An introductory seminar 2001 A fact finding mission to Kenya and Zambia 2002 Selection of lower and upper secondary schools in all three countries – private as public 2002 A teachers’ seminar in Denmark 2002 ICT In-service courses in Zambia and Kenya conducted by the local coordinators 2002 – 2003 Development of the Virtual House 2002 – 2003 Installation of lap tops at the African schools 2003 Access to the Fronter platform for all involved

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Do the curricula in the African schools in the pilot project give room for both cross curricular activities and implementation of ICT?

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Zambia Cross curricula activities ‘ Certain areas of learning do not appear in the curriculum as regular subjects but are rather linked and embedded in all subjects. They are a vital component of the life of the school. These areas are as important to knowledge and life as are the regular subjects.’ Zambia: The Basic School Curriculum Framework

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Youth Meeting Youth Curriculum Cross Cutting Themes Basic Health Environment Living together Human rights Citizenship Democracy Making a living Zambia: The Basic School Curriculum Framework

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Zambia Kenya Tanzania Denmark Others LanguageEnvironmentScience Materials and methods General information Teachers’ room Ad hoc chat room Students’ room Co-ordinators’ room Virtual House

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Relevant questions about ICT Hardware ICT skills Support from colleagues or headmasters Maintenance Climatic problems (heat – rain)

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Barriers Africa: Technical barriers: number of students per class and per PCs - telephone lines- electricity – security Traditions: oral tradition Africa and Denmark: holidays and exam periods staggered Denmark Impatience Understanding that things take time Involve students too early before contact is established

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth What has been accomplished? First student letters exchanged Visits from Africa Student and teacher exchanges

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Wishes During 2003 and onwards involve collaboration between countries in Europe, Africa and Asia Develop more educational material within various topics together with colleagues in the countries involved Sponsors That EU financial support could be expanded to involve developing countries as well

The ESP/ECOLE Conference 2003 Kirsten M. Anttila - Mogens Eriksen Youth Meeting Youth Youth Meeting Youth