1. Developing an online project
Marijana Smolčec, EFL teacher
Gimnazija Bernardina Frankopana
Ogulin, Croatia
@mscro1

2. by Marijana Smolcec and Claudia Carril
Let’s get to know you!
2011 - 2013

3. CROATIAN - URUGUAYAN
project
Project development:
• Penpal project
• Skype interviews
• Facebook private group

4. TheThe aim of thaim of the writtene written projectproject waswas
to:to:
• Meet students from another country.Meet students from another country.
• Learn about different cultures.Learn about different cultures.
• Improve English writing skillsImprove English writing skills
- emails + snail mail- emails + snail mail

5. Skype interviews
Let’s skype and get to know the teacher!
 culture sharing
 practice language in use (speaking)
 students ask questions about:
customs, traveling, education, likes/dislikes
music, food, weather ...

6. Facebook private group
Why Facebook?
- most of the students have FB account
- possibility of having private group
- blended learning
- constant language practice
- having group chats – events!
- getting to know each other better

7. Closing the project
• a farewell skype videoconference on
15 March 2013 – Fantastic feeling!
Slide show of the skype talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_XOf_jih3s

8. Some advices
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Tolerance
• Motivation
• Ecouragment
• Have fun

9. Big thank you to my class!
Class of IV.D – Graduates of 2013! – Wish them all the best!

10. Useful links
• Marijana’s blog – article on project
• http://englishlearning-marijanasblog.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html
• Official wiki site of the project
http://englishcorner.pbworks.com/w/page/37978194/Croatia-Uruguay%202011%20e-mail%20project
Skype farwell talk – youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_XOf_jih3s
• Special webinar at Baw2013 EVO online course – recording
http://baw2013.pbworks.com/w/page/63529531/Special%20Session
http://education.skype.com

11. Always stay enthusiastic!
for listening!