1. Changes introduced – Why? To make use of as much Internet possibilities available as possible: s tudents are familiarised in their daily routines to use Internet possibilities such as chat / foruns / webpages. This is a way of making pedagogical use out of these possiblities. The Image of the Other

2. Changes introduced – Where? New layout Teachers’ Manual the beginning general hints proposals to use different communication possibilities Students’ Pages new vocabulary was introduced proposals to use different communication possibilities new topics to be introduced in the future The Image of the Other

3. Changes introduced – some hints No need to use all the suggestions. The use of these suggestions depends on… … the software and hardware available at school (No digital camera? Use a scanner), … the possibilities of the schools (videoconference will not be easy to organise in PT schools, but it may be different in other countries), … the skills of the teachers to use these ICT possibilities, … the technical possibilities at school, … the willingness of the pupils to communicate this way. The Image of the Other

4. Changes introduced – some hints Combination of new and more traditional methods are desirable – a video of the class can be available at the school website and / or sent via snail mail Discuss all ideas / possibilities with your partners – you can agree on carrying on all proposed activities, just some of them or only sending the letters. The Image of the Other

5. Changes introduced – Letter 1 Sending attachments of photos / drawings (self-portraits) – using a scanner or a digital camera. Producing a video of the class – using a video camera or a digital video camera. Organising a videoconference to introduce themselves. Aims Bring students closer to each others; Create a deeper engagement in the development of the project; Establish stronger ties between the students; Give a more concrete idea of who the partners are. The Image of the Other

6. Changes introduced – Letter 2 Building simple Webpages about the students’ homes (pictures, drawings – short texts, captions) Or Building a document using a word processor and scanned photos, drawings and send it by email Aims Bring students closer Give a more concrete vision of their partners’ homes / close environment (a picture is worth 1000 words) The Image of the Other

7. Changes introduced – Letter 3 Building webpages for a virtual tour of the school using photos or small videoclips. Using a word processor they can attach the virtual tour to the letters (by e-mail); video can be sent by snail mail. Creating a multiple choice quiz, available online or sent along with the letters (questions about the information sent beforehand). The Image of the Other

8. Changes introduced – Letter 7 Building bar charts out of the answers given by all the partners. Aim To have a better idea of the differences and similarities between the classes / students involved, as far as each question is concerned. The Image of the Other

9. Changes introduced – Letter 8 Looking for Internet links about the partners’ country and their own country. Preparing a leaflet where all students write a sentence about what they like and dislike most about their country (sentences illustrated with photos or drawings). Building Webpages about the partners’ country - information gathered in questionnaires and during a chat session. Organising a videoconference about the topics. The Image of the Other

10. Changes introduced – Letter 9 Sending pictures via email which illustrate what they wrote in their letters. Organising na online guidebook on the three levels. preparing a programme for a 3 days visit. The Image of the Other