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Spring Day in Europe “Debating our Future” 21 March 2006 Spring Day in Europe 2006 www. springday 2006. org

Spring Day in Europe 2006 A large scale initiative to foster Dialogue, Debate and Democracy in European schools Spring Day in Europe 2006 2 www. springday 2006. org

A day in the European school calendar since 2003 • 21 March 2003: 5501 schools debated the future of the EU • 23 March 2004: 5623 schools celebrated and debated the enlargement of the EU • 17 March 2005: 6620 schools debated the European Constitution Spring Day in Europe 2006 3 www. springday 2006. org

A set of unique assets • • • Giving a voice to schools Quantitative and social impact Linking young people and decision makers Local and regional media coverage A multilayer networks of networks Effective pedagogical use of ICTs Spring Day in Europe 2006 4 www. springday 2006. org

Methodology • • • Foster learning Motivate and stimulate Support and facilitate Recognise and reward European added value Spring Day in Europe 2006 5 www. springday 2006. org

A network of networks dedicated to the debate on the future of Europe in schools • The European Schoolnet team in cooperation with the European Commission and the European Parliament • A network of national representatives from Ministries of Education • 29 pedagogical advisors from 29 countries • Humanitarian and environmental associations • Global networks Spring Day in Europe 2006 6 www. springday 2006. org

A Web site for learning and communication in 20 languages http: //www. springday 2006. org • • • Registration form News from schools, news from the EU Information about the project Activities for schools Contacts with colleagues Showcasing and visibility Spring Day in Europe 2006 7 www. springday 2006. org

Learn and debate • • My proposal for Europe Weblog for a European dialogue Where is Europe? Local heroes Spring Day in Europe 2006 8 www. springday 2006. org

Decide for Europe • 30 themes of common interest • 3 roles: European Commission, European Parliament, Council • 1 final common decision • Special mini-website with information and guidelines Spring Day in Europe 2006 9 www. springday 2006. org

Together in the World • Spring Day peace poem • Trade and development • Millennium Development Goals and solidarity • Opportunities to link up with schools from other continents Spring Day in Europe 2006 10 www. springday 2006. org

Chats with experts Decision makers from EU institutions will be invited to participate in chats with students and teachers They will be able to get instant answers to questions related to European issues All chats are moderated and their scripts edited to become unique learning modules Spring Day in Europe 2006 11 www. springday 2006. org

Ideas and guidelines • What to do on Spring Day 2006? (for schools) • Who can I invite on Spring Day 2006? (for schools) • How can I contribute to Spring Day 2006? (for experts) • Spring Day in Europe monthly newsletter to schools Spring Day in Europe 2006 12 www. springday 2006. org

Cooperating with EU and national institutions • European Commission, representations and Europe Direct offices • European Parliament and representations • Committee of Regions • Ministries of Education • Ministries of European Affairs Spring Day in Europe 2006 13 www. springday 2006. org

Teachers team 2005 -2006 Spring Day in Europe 2006 14 www. springday 2006. org

Spring Day teachers’ tasks • Disseminate the project and its philosophy in their personal networks • Select and publish relevant resources • Animate and moderate online events and activities • Assist teachers from their own countries • Update and maintain their personal page in their own language Spring Day in Europe 2006 15 www. springday 2006. org

European Schoolnet office contacts • Project manager: Brigitte Parry • Resources and activities: Petru Dumitru • Pedagogical team: Nuria de Salvador Sylvia Binger and Katerina Bavorova Spring Day in Europe 2006 16 www. springday 2006. org

Your national contacts • Spring Day national liaison: • Spring Day pedagogical advisor: Spring Day in Europe 2006 17 www. springday 2006. org

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