The Wide Minds (WiMi) network consists of 14 countries shown on the map below.
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Wide Minds, or WiMi, is a Comenius Network, funded by the European Commission from 2008 - 2011. WiMi has partners based in public authorities, teacher training institutes, and universities in 14 different countries, as well as 7 partner schools and 2 associate partners. The network is big enough to have a considerable impact and yet small enough to sit round a table and arrive at decisions democratically.
Through our conferences, in-service training courses and our support structures, the network acts as a forum for innovation and best practice in digital learning. We aim to provide educational professionals with the training and support mechanisms necessary to develop eLearning and multilingualism in the exciting context of international projects.
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Wide Minds Conferences
Our most recent conference was held in Antalya, Turkey, November 22 - 27, 2011. The focus was on language awareness supported by eLearning and 7 Comenius Multilateral school partnerships were initiated there. The event was attended by 70 education professionals and hosted by the WiMi Network's Turkish partners, Ahmet Gunaydin and Ismail Dolas of the Directorate of Provincial Education in Adiyaman. Many thanks to them both for all the preparations and organisation. Read more, link to information in WiMi Moodle |
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Wide Minds Transversal Study Visit
Tranversal study visit in Florence, Tuscany 7-11 May 2012
Come and join other professionals from all over Europe to learn about WiMi's achievements and the tools and methodology developed to promote digital learning with a human face. Visit schools and meet teachers and students involved in WiMi projects. Improve ICT-skills in expert-led workshops on Moodle and video conferencing for schools. Enjoy cultural visits to the historical capital of Tuscany.
Contacts:
Polly Seton,
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WiMi scores 90% & high praise from the European Commission
Following the submission of its Final Report to the EACEA in November, 2011, the WiMi network was recently congratulated on gaining the excellent score of 90%. The strengths of the network were seen as being the management of the project, the strong collaboration and communication between the partners, the Comenius Multilateral School partnerships engendered, the training manuals created, and WiMi Moodle. It was stated that teachers had been empowered regarding the use of ICT, "being more willing and feeling more comfortable experimenting with ICT..." The network had also reached out to many more beneficiaries than originally envisaged.
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WiMi is funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission.
Ref. number: 141975- 2008-UK-CNW
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