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International Project ‘Online Slavery: Social Media Addiction, Social Life’s Extinction’ in Corona Virus time
February 2020
What were your plans for Spring 2020?
Erasmus + partnership from Spain, Turkey and Poland was looking forward to implement numerous off-line activities for pupils in primary and secondary schools involved in the project ‘Online Slavery: Social Media Addiction, Social Life’s Extinction’.
Schools in Lodzkie Region (central Poland) started their summer semester in February, it was to be the most active period in the project delivery. An extremely rich programme was established by ZNP Schools that participated within the project with great enthusiasm; designing sport, cultural, educational, entertainment events and trips engaging all school community members: students, teachers, headmasters and parents.
These were our plans…
Unfortunately, at the very last moment, the situation changed unexpectedly all over the world due to the COVID-19 crisis and very few actions were undertaken.
SAFER INTERNET DAY
On Tuesday, 11 February 2020, we celebrated the 17th edition of Safer Internet Day (SID), with events and activities taking place right across the globe in over 170 countries. With a theme of ‘Together for a better Internet’, the day called upon all stakeholders to join together to make the Internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people. Series of workshops were organised for pupils, teachers and parents at the premises of ZNP schools as well as those across the partnership.
14.02.2020
Valentine’s Day Celebrations at ZNP schools aimed at spreading positive emotions. Nobody expected then on how much we will need them now….
…in new reality…
March 2020
It is a story about how our enemies must become our allies.
Let’s recall why the project was implemented.
The widespread use of smartphones and social media and the uncontrolled use of IT, especially among school-age youth, turn into a habit that leads to addiction. This, at first, affects both academic success and active participation in social life negatively and prevents people from undertaking physical activities. Starting from the family, there is a need for awareness and guidance on healthy alternatives at school and community level.
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT:
The project focuses on the “social media addiction” that occurs in students and affects them irreparably. The main objective is to direct students to non-virtual “real” socialization activities such as competitions, tournaments, clubs, outdoor activities and to protect young people from social media addiction. In this direction, regional education authorities, guidance and research centres, schools and technology centres were included in the partnership, and a multidimensional strategy was put forward by blending theoretical, technical and psychological studies.
Since March 2020, all schools in Poland are closed. The Ministry of Education imposes on-line learning as the only possible form of legal education in the pandemic period. Families are obliged to stay at home, all social gatherings are forbidden. Virtual reality is a must and we hope not a threat. Paradoxically, we should accept everything we were against while designing the ‘On-line slavery” project, which is facing new challenges. Our intention was to minimise negative effects of over-using social media by students. IT skills and cyber communication competences among school pupils should constitute an asset when there is no other option for learning, for socialising, or for living.
On-line life is the only one available right now, so let’s benefit from it … wisely.
‘Isn’t it ironic? Don’t You think?’ Alanis Morissette could sing again.
Lodz, 31.03.2020 36,6 Competence Centre; ZNP Schools
Mountain Trekking by Students of Colegio Hernandez
The 6th grade students of Colegio Hernández spent a day hiking until they reached the popular place of La Font Amarga on November 15, within the scope of our Erasmus + project called “Social Media Addiction, Social Life’s Extinction” supported by Turkish National Agency, and with the aim of moving students away, at least one hour, from social networks and new technologies, (one hour offline). What we learned while enjoying this fun outdoor activity was awareness of respect for the environment and the possibility of this type of family activities.
Christmas Tree. Social Media addiction, Social life’s extinction. Colegio Hernández
Children from the municipal nursery school and the different centers have decorated the town hall tree with wishes and congratulations for next year. Thank you very much for the collaboration of the students and the parents. Great job!
Basketball Championship, Colegio Hernández
During the month of December, the students of Colegio Hernández, within our Erasmus + project called “Social Media addiction, social life’s extinction” supported by Turkish National Agency, and with the objective of moving students away, at least one hour, from social networks and new technologies, (one hour offline), have participated in a basketball championship where the main objectives have been companionship, teamwork, inclusiveness and tolerance, in addition to the promotion of sport.
One Hour Offline, One Hour With Our Family
After talking with our 2nd grade students about addictions to new technologies, social networks and mobile phones, within the framework of our Social Media Addiction, Social Life’s Extinction project and with the motto “One hour offline”, our students created a mural with their best drawings of activities they can do as a family. This is the result.
Sarai Vicente Martinez – Colegio Hernandez
4th Project Meeting was Held in Kahramanmaraş
“One Hour Offline” Event and eTwinning Project was Started on eTwinning
For the “Social Media Addiction, Social Life’s Extinction” KA201 strategic partnership project in the field school education supported by the Turkish National Agency, “One Hour Offline” Campaign was started in the section of Events on eTwinning. It is supported by teachers from all provinces and from program countries. The continuity of the activities is ensured and the project reaches a higher audience in this way.
Also, an eTwinning project was started and approved so that it will support our Erasmus+ project, increase the impact of the project and disseminate the activities of the project. Teachers teaching the age group of 12-18 years in our country and from all the program countries. It is aimed at increasing the number of partners and impact zone of the project and disseminating and publicizing the project in implementation.
https://live.etwinning.net/projects/project/204047
https://live.etwinning.net/events/event/90903
https://live.etwinning.net/events/event/91819
Social Media Use Survey and Seminar held in Alzira, Valencia
Our Project Card has been published
Details about our project have been published Erasmus+ project results platform.