Wonders of Webless Wold – Shiny Object Syndrome Erasmus Project

Project Title

Wonders of Webless Wold – Shiny Object Syndrome

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : School Exchange Partnerships

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2019

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Recognition (non-formal and informal learning/credits); New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses; ICT – new technologies – digital competences

Project Summary

In the 21st century the advancing technology brings easiness and practical solutions in every aspect of life. On the other hand it also brings some negativity to our lives like all the innovations. Smart televisions, mobile phones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers are now inseperable parts of our lives and in addition to this one of the ilnneses of this era; screen addiction which is defined as human-machine interaction based and non-chemical addiction type, shows up.This is a project aiming to perform various activities such as using the technology properly, developing different methods to fight against screen addiction, reducing the negative effects of screen and technology addiction on educational life, social media addiction and using the internet consciously.

Wonders of Webless World project will focus on What Are the Signs of an Online Addiction Problem? , Emotional Symptoms of Online Addiction, Physical Symptoms of Online Addiction, Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of an Online Addiction, and how to Getting Help for an Internet Addiction

As socially weaker and less educated sections of the population, for example, use information less intensively or participate less in the critical-reflective use of digital media due to their family media socialisation, this form of media use has a negative impact on their educational, future and participation opportunities in a kind of self-reinforcing vicious circle. In this context, the school has the task of recognising these unequal initial conditions. In particular, the teaching of media competence is an important factor. Children and adolescents develop media competence in dealing with digital media, but they also need school to do so.

Another point is the addictive potential of social networks. Students feel a a sense of belonging and commitment to a virtual community. The constant growth of the number of “friends” in the social network is perceived as a reward. Also the curiosity motive is obviously served by social networks, as surfing in the profiles of other users seems to have a certain addictive effect. Through the first virtual and later direct interaction with pupils from other countries, the value of personal acquaintances is to be recognised.

In the 21st century the advancing technology brings easiness and practical solutions in every aspect of life. On the other hand it also brings some negativity to our lives like all the innovations. Smart televisions, mobile phones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers are now inseperable parts of our lives and in addition to this one of the ilnneses of this era; screen addiction which is defined as human-machine interaction based and non-chemical addiction type, shows up.This is a project aiming to perform various activities such as using the technology properly, developing different methods to fight against screen addiction, reducing the negative effects of screen and technology addiction on educational life, social media addiction and using the internet consciously.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 183990 Eur

Project Coordinator

Thomas More Scuola Paritaria Scarl & Country: IT

Project Partners

• ÖZEL MERAM YÖNTEM ORTAOKULU
• Reinhard Mohn Berufskolleg für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung
• Panevezys Juozas Miltinis gymnasium
• UMITKOY ANADOLU IMAM HATIP LISESI FEN VE SOSYAL BILIMLER PROJE OKULU
• Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Stefana Zeromskiego w Bartoszycach