This is a lively and creative three way project involving primary school aged partners in the UK, Malta and Poland:

			Carleton House Preparatory School, Liverpool, UK
			Szkola Podstawowa No.1, Mielec, Poland
			Dun Salv Portelli Primary School, Gozo, Malta

It is aimed at raising awareness of issues related to global warming in particular the need to source and use renewable energy. It has been presented as an internet magazine through magazinefactory.

Use of ICT within the project
Pupils have used the internet to research, digital cameras to collect evidence, recording equipment to record interviews. They have also created powerpoint presentations and scanned material to be published in the magazine. This has included pictures, photos and scans of speeches and interviews conducted by the pupils.

Staff have used powerpoint, scanners and e mail extensively to plan and discuss relevant issues and to form lasting friendships with their project partners. They have also used the magazine tools. The blog currently running is a completely new medium to all staff and pupils and displays the power of ICT as a quick and universal means of communication.

Results and benefits
The greatest benefit has been the realisation in the children that they have a voice and that key senior figures are prepared to acknowledge the value of their ideas. By producing a highly creative, interactive medium to present their work they have become confident and have found that they have a valuable contribution to make to their own future.

Staff have made strong relationships with colleagues across Europe and have shared ideas and resources. Plans are under way to visit each others schools. The schools have raised their European profile and have been seen to promote current and extremely important issues. Everyone has raised the level of their ICT skills which has a knock on effect in their daily teaching and personal lives.

Have a look at the project’s web-magazine ‘Carbon Zero’ to see what’s been happening.

Magazine factory is a free tool for teachers and pupils to create their own web-magazines.

For more information you can contact Anne Daniels.