About the project
Social Media and young people are intrinsically linked to each other. As innovators, young people are the ones who get absorbed into new technological trends which makes them also heavyweight users of social media.
Young people from an early age are being exposed to social media and online tools for leisure, socialization and education. This makes the young generation, also referred to as Millennials, very savvy and skilful when it comes to using online tools and social media. At the same time, this generation is criticized for the lack of social skills when it comes to face-to-face communication. This generation is perceived as disconnected from the ‘offline’ aspect of life, due to their immersion into the online aspect. There is this generational gap, struggle, and tension between generations.
The primary challenge for educators and students is to find common ground which will benefit both generations. The educators need to learn how to use the characteristics of the Internet and use them to be relevant to the young generations. The students need to learn more about how to socialize offline and be equipped with the skills to navigate safely and efficiently in the online world.
This project is linked to EU’s Digital Education Action Plan which speaks about three main objectives:
- Making better use of digital technology for teaching and learning
- Developing relevant digital competencies and skills for the digital transformation
- Increase students' media literacy
The project targets directly 30 teachers and 40 students. These will act as multipliers to the rest of the school; therefore, the project will reach 150 teachers and 1200 students in an indirect way.
Through this project, the schools are equipped with a pedagogical approach to utilize. The teachers are in a better position to respond to a crisis in which students seem not interested in the traditional way of teaching. The schools, through the guides, are provided with instructions to implement this Reconnect method of teaching in their lessons. In addition, the schools have a program that they can implement every year to increase the media literacy of the students which is very important in this digital age. Ultimately, the teachers will offer a learning experience to students which is relevant, engaging, and interactive to students. This will result in
more students being active in their own learning.
This project is linked to EU’s Digital Education Action Plan which speaks about three main objectives:
Making better use of digital technology for teaching and learning
Developing relevant digital competencies and skills for the digital transformation
Increase students' media literacy
The project targets directly 30 teachers and 40 students. These will act as multipliers to the rest of the school; therefore, the project will reach 150 teachers and 1200 students in an indirect way. Through this project, the schools are equipped with a pedagogical approach to utilize.
The teachers are in a better position to respond to a crisis in which students seem not interested in the traditional way of teaching. The schools, through the guides, are provided with instructions to implement this Reconnect method of teaching in their lessons. In addition, the schools have a program that they can implement every year to increase the media literacy of the students which is very important in this digital age.
Ultimately, the teachers will offer a learning experience to students which is relevant, engaging, and interactive to students. This will result in more students being active in their own learning.
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