ACROSS

is a model for cross-curricula problem solving activities. A preliminary test has already been run at Nordic level (Sweden + Norway + Denmark). The fact that the activity can involve several subjects (Mathematics, Biology, History, Art, etc.) is a strength and a challenge. The project consortium aims at testing different instructions scripts for this type of activity, with a special emphasis on evaluating the pedagogical effects of underlying structure (time frame, group structure, organization of the Internet platform, etc.). 

Spring 2002

Students from each of the listed countries will participate in writing a report, concentrating on their share of the title. The following headlines have been distributed:

The work will start in week 8 (February 18). Due to winter vacation Norway will start in week 7 (February 11). The reports must be  available in our internal environment no later than 18 March.

Each country will gather information about energy in Europe and each country will write a report covering the situation for their particular chapter. E.g. Lithuania is to make a report on Nuclear energy in European countries - not only in Lithuania. Therefore, Portugal will have to report on Nuclear energy in Portugal to contribute to the report from Lithuania. The reports will deal with various aspects of the situation of energy: Technology, national discussions including resistance and political decisions, etc.

The project period is five weeks. We plan to gather information and complete the reports in four weeks. The fifth week will be dedicated to evaluation. The evaluation will involve both teachers and students.

We’ll all work in a web-based environment called TELSI and you’ll get usernames and passwords from your teacher. Apart from being creative in writing the stories, this is also a very good chance to become familiar with working in a web-based environment. You’ll learn a lot of English both spoken and written. You’ll get to know students from other countries.