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Alcesti in rete
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Italian Journal of Educational Technology Volume 20, Number 3, ISSN 2532-4632 e-ISSN 2532-4632 Publisher: Edizioni Menabò - Menabò srl, Ortona, Italy

Abstract

This paper presents a three-year project called ALCESTI IN RETE funded by the Department of Civil Protection in Italy\u2019s Marche Region with the cooperation of the Regional School Authority. The project created a network of 14 schools engaged in an educational intervention concerning risk prevention and mitigation. In the first year, the teachers participated in a blended course dedicated to the design of a learning environment for their students. In the second year, the students carried out learning activities using this environment. The third year was devoted to dissemination of project outcomes. The article describes the project\u2019s context, aims, contents and methodological approach. It examines teacher training based on virtual learning communities, and also students\u2019 collaborative role play activities. Finally, project evaluation conducted by an external evaluator is described. The overall results of the experience are very positive, despite the emergence of a few obstacles - a common occurrence in innovative projects.

Citation

Midoro, V., Chiatti, A. & Pozzi, F. (2012). Alcesti in rete. Italian Journal of Educational Technology, 20(3), 191-198. Ortona, Italy: Edizioni Menabò - Menabò srl. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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