Project Activity Overview
As part of the initial phase of the Erasmus+ project Balanced Communication and Empathetic Approaches in the Digital Society – DigiBalance, students of the General Lyceum of Palamas undertook the creation of video presentations. These presentations aimed to introduce our own town, as well as each partner school from Romania, Portugal, and Turkey. The videos were intended for presentation during the first mobility in Lisbon, Portugal (Alges).
Student Involvement
A group of four first-year students (two girls and two boys) volunteered and were selected to represent our school. Their motivation and commitment enabled them to secure participation in the first mobility in Portugal.
The students collaborated in multiple formats:
- As a team: brainstorming ideas, planning scripts, and sharing feedback
- In pairs: dividing filming and editing responsibilities
- Individually: working on research, voice-overs, and final adjustments
- at school
and - at home
This flexible and cooperative approach helped them balance the workload and showcase different creative skills.
Timeline
Start of activity: 1 March 2025
Work period: March–April 2025 (intensive preparation under the supervision of their English teacher)
Pause: May–June 2025 (exam period and end of the school year)
Completion: September 2025, after the reopening of schools
Despite the interruption caused by exams and the summer break, the group successfully completed the videos by mid-September.
Educational Impact
The project proved to be a valuable learning process for the students, as they:
Gained digital skills in video editing and presentation design
Improved their English communication through script writing and narration
Practiced teamwork, time management, and responsibility
Enhanced their knowledge of their own town’s cultural identity as well as the partner countries’ schools
Conclusion
The successful completion of the video presentations by the General Lyceum of Palamas demonstrates the active engagement of students in the Erasmus+ project and their willingness to dedicate time and effort beyond the regular curriculum. Their contributions not only fulfilled the requirements of the first mobility but also strengthened their intercultural awareness and digital competencies, in line with the project’s objectives.
Press release for the beginning of the project
1st Mobility in Portugal