Traveling the Seas of the World With ICT as an Ally

Amalia Filippaki, and Chroniaris Charikleia

Department of Primary Education, University of Crete, Greece

Abstract: This paper presents the Sea4all educational program for sustainability. The aim of the program was to create educational tools which can be used by teachers during the implementation of programs in Primary and Secondary Education on sustainability and for the treatment of coastal and marine pollution. Τhe educational tools-results of the project were: a) a Training curriculum for interested teachers, b) a Handbook containing appropriate and structured lessons and recommended activities, and c) an interactive electronic game for students. The eTwinning platform was used for teachers to communicate, and the aforementioned educational material was accessible through the Moodle distance learning platform. The lessons in the Handbook were proposed pilot lessons created by participating teachers, following an invitation of interest, to evaluate the effectiveness of digital material in the learning process and to include further teaching ideas regarding the deepening of and transfer of learning. Through the cooperation of teachers on the eTwinning platform and through the process of constant critical reflection by teachers, coordinators and the pedagogical team, substantial lines of communication, cooperation, and fertile interaction, which were reflected in both the cohesion and in the fruitful “conversation” among the results of the program. Moreover, the teachers themselves seem to have revised elements of their teaching culture, acquiring skills leading to transformative learning, especially in matters of sustainability and active citizenship.