Hands of The World-HOTW: Can you SEE what we SAY. This project, initiated by the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Dundee, brings children from around the world together. Through the use of music, English, their native languages and Makaton they are invited to preserve their linguistic identities and develop an understanding and awareness of other languages and cultures. HOTW is a fully inclusive project for learners of all ages, abilities and nationalities. Learners engage in a range of activities each month to work collaboratively with others around the world to create collaborative videos, undertake challenges of the week, use traditional and modern methods of communication, and most importantly, learn from one another. Teacher: Anezina Xydous

WOWW-Welcome to Our Wonderful World With this project 8-11-year-old pupils around Europe will be involved in an exchange of their experience and preferences in areas such as school, toys, festivals, housing, weather conditions, animals, eating habits and everyday activities in their countries. We hope to encourage them to learn English in a fun way practise writing, speaking and reading skills and make them aware of the world around them as global citizens. Our pupils will have the opportunity to participate equally in all activities and learn to behave in a socially responsible manner,respect and promote positive behaviour. Topics will be issued online via web 2.0 tools . We will record videos, take photos, create presentations, logos, posters, blogs, play online quizzes, have video conferences and create a common ebook as the final product of our collaboration. All material will be shared on Twinspace and both teachers and pupils will be asked to evaluate the project. Teacher: Anezina Xydous