Teacher name: V. Krajcsovicsova (Czech Republic),  V. Taipale (Finland)

Home school: Kaurialan lukio, Hämeenlinna, Finland

Subject: English

Topic 1: Communication skills

Alternative Topic 2: Learning languages with the help of games

Alternative Topic 3: Language and culture

Number of students: 15 

Aims of the lesson:

Practice using VR headsets.

Connect and learn about different cultures.

Compare communicating in real life versus online.

Lesson objectives:

Students will be able to:

-know the basics of VR headsets

-understand the limitations of technology - recognize differences between American and British English

Resources and materials:

VR headset

Mondly

Motivation:

Help students practice using VR headsets as well as teach them about the cons and pros of technology. Connect students from different cultures and let them teach others about their culture and customs. Native English speakers may help the others to better understand the differences between American and British English.

Instruction:

Each student practices using the VR headsets with the help of First steps.

The second step is to practice using Mondly (English students can choose Am English and/or try some foreign language).

Form groups (one student from each country).

Discuss your experience using Mondly and VR in general (here teachers will provide questions, such as do the students think Mondly or VR is an efficient way to learn or practice a language, do they prefer to interact online or face to face, how would they start a conversation in real life, what is considered polite when, for example, eating at a restaurant, etc.)

Share your thoughts with the whole group.

(If English students participate, they could tell more about the differences between Am and British English, and maybe teach the others some phrases/slang. If not, the teachers can provide examples or ask the students to find examples online).

Teacher name: Krajcsovicsova (Czech Republic), Taipale (Finland)

Home school: SPGŠ Futurum, Prague, Czech Republic

Subject: English

Topic 1: Travelling (guided tour)

Alternative Topic 2:Culture similarities and differences between the two participating countries 

Alternative Topic 3:Observing changes of famous landmarks through time 

Number of students:15

Aims of the lesson:

Connect students from countries participating in the project

Practice authentic communication

Practice vocabulary related to tourist attractions and landmarks, describe the scenery

Lesson objectives:

Students will be able to

-        Describe and talk about a specific place

-        Participate in a discussion about said places

-        Exchange information about selected places in countries participating in the project

-        React to questions during a Q&A

Resources and materials:

VR headsets – the app Wander

Motivation:

Connecting students from the countries that are participating in the project via authentic communication, the students will exchange information about places which they will visit afterwards and discuss their experiences

Immersion

Student activation

Instruction:

Choose three places in your city that you believe are worth visiting (the choice is up to you – it may be a famous landmark or a hidden place which is visited primarily by locals, your favorite café, museum, etc.).

Create a social group in Wander and use the app to walk your foreign classmates through the places that you’ve selected.

Introduce these places to your classmates from different countries. You should tell them why you think this place is worth visiting, describe the place, and tell them something about its history or some fun facts.

Be prepared to answer questions (from your classmate(s) or teacher(s).

Follow up:

The students should visit at least one place that was described during the activity in VR and make a short vlog of their trip

Reflection / Evaluation/ Reminders:

The students will be asked to complete an evaluation form