A smooth sea never made a good …avatar (Το καλό το …avatar στη φουρτούνα φαίνεται) Nikos Pomonis 48 th P.S, Manolis Pomonis 60 th P.S

The project SimSafety pupil homeschool

Aim and objectives Safe surfing in the Internet (virtual world – role playing) Protected Environment Scenarios Digital generation gap Online communication

Patras 20/5/2010 – 10/6/ th primary school of Patras 60 th primary school of Patras

48 th primary school of Patras (1) Students: fifth grade including 13 boys and 8 girls (11 years old) - familiar with the use of computers Head Teacher: teacher of gymnastics with relevant experience in similar project room: lab with five computers, ADSL connection

48 th primary school of Patras (2) Similarities - Differences with traditional teaching Teamwork instruction Students’ positive reaction

48 th primary school of Patras (3) Participation - mainly at home Difficulties in implementation of the actions (few computers, low Internet speed, classroom management)

60 th primary school of Patras (1) Students: sixth grade including 12 boys and 8 girls (12 years old) - familiar with social networking environments and online games Head Teacher:The class teacher with relevant experience in teaching, using ICT room: lab with five computers, ADSL connection

60 th primary school of Patras (2) Teamwork and teacher-oriented instruction in everyday lessons - Teaching teamwork in activities SimSafety Pupils’ self-action during the activities with minimal teacher intervention Application of cognitive learning theories

60 th primary school of Patras (3) Attractive applications in relation to activities of daily lesson Create a character - self image and respect for the rules of the game Effective participation of students throughout the program Lack of efficient Internet speed and sufficient number of computers

Conclusions – Discussion (1) Response and positive attitude of students Contact with the risks of the use off Internet - attitudes Continual interest in the activities even in summer Questioning on publishing personal photos in social networks

Conclusions – Discussion (2) individual copyright Presence of parents technical infrastructure

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