Digital Dynamic Cultural Dialogue (Reunion)

ICT tools for Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Location: Saint-Pierre, REUNION (France)

“To know and understand our own culture, we must learn to see it from the point of view of other cultures, comparing our customs and beliefs with those of other times and places. With globalization now upon us, and external diversity on the retreat, it is becoming a matter of urgency to protect and preserve the internal diversity that each society owes to its constituent groups and subgroups, all of which develop differences that they consider highly important.” Claude Lévi-Strauss, French ethnologist

The general idea to be developed by participants is the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage in the digital age of globalisation alongside looking into migration and social inclusion which influences the dynamic nature of the culture. It will result in collaboration between teachers involved in European cultural heritage education.
The course consists of on-site lectures, practical activities, cooperative work, visits and discussions. The thematic content of each day is based on experiences followed by reflection-upon-action in relation to the digital orientation of the young generation.
During the course participants will explore various Web 2.0 applications to be used as active and productive educational tools. The course ends with the evaluation session and discussion on future initiatives, such as eTwinning projects or school partnerships, followed by presentation of certificates to the participants.

Preparation
* Introduce yourself on course TwinSpace.
* Familiarise yourself with Web 2.0 tools to be used during the course.

Objectives
- Understand the importance of a dynamic cultural heritage in the European context;
- Work in cooperation with other participants preserving the cultural heritage;
- Participate in the international and intercultural exchange.
- Learn how to use Web 2.0 tools to preserve cultural heritage;
- Understand the benefits and pitfalls of media tools;
- Develop a personal activity plan how to promote opportunities for children and young people to experience culture.

Follow-up
After the course participants will reflect on the gained knowledge and its application in their own educational environment. The trainers will provide support for collaboration between participants encouraging them to initiate eTwinning projects, help to find partners and participate in online courses developing their knowledge of media tools.

Programme:

Day 1
Introduction to dynamic cultural heritage: European society and the digital age
Cultural heritage and digital media

Day 2
Art in culture: manifestation of culture through applied arts
Experience: shaping the culture

Day 3
Practice: Explore Web 2.0 tools for preserving art traditions

Day 4
Literature in culture: events and stories
Discussion: oral traditions of own culture

Day 5
Practice: Explore Web 2.0 tools for preserving literary traditions

Day 6
Experience: local traditions, food preparation and meals
Discussion: preserving traditions using media tools

Day 7
Music in culture: traditions and practices
Experience: manifestation of culture through music
Discussion: preserving music traditions using media tools

Day 8
Discussion: safeguarding cultural heritage and the role of international projects
Discuss possibilities for eTwinning projects
Reflection and evaluation

Contact course organiser Rita Stoskiene directly:
cheritage100@gmail.com
Saint-Pierre, REUNION (France)