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    Lidia Gerstman

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    Best posts made by Lidia Gerstman

    • RE: Preparing Students for the next Decade.

      sStudents will need a blend of digital, social, and emotional skills to thrive. Critical thinking, adaptability, and media literacy will be essential in a world shaped by AI and fast-changing technology. Just as important will be empathy, collaboration, and intercultural communication – skills that foster active citizenship and social responsibility. I also believe students must develop a sustainable mindset, learning to value nature, well-being, and long-term thinking over quick wins. The ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn will become more important than memorizing content.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Brain breaks in the classroom

      Hello everyone!
      I work in a vocational high school where I teach literature.
      Unfortunately, I often use break methods mainly to re-engage my students during class — especially when they lose focus or start getting bored.

      They enjoy active and fun activities, like shouting out answers in a "Mazinga ice breaker", tossing a ball while asking topic-related questions, or doing simple stretching exercises.

      For me, it's really important that they laugh a little — because laughter is an instant refresh for both body and mind.

      posted in Classroom management
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Introduction

      Hello everyone!

      I am Lidia from Croatia, working as a literature and Croatian language teacher in a secondary school of economics.
      I have been teaching for 26 years and am always looking for new challenges. I got the email with info about Teaching in the 21st Century 3.0, and I am very excited about it!

      My favourite part of the job is actually working on international projects, particularly if they are related to literature, cultural heritage, and communication. I have been an Erasmus coordinator for 10 years, and I love how it has upgraded my life — by allowing me to meet so many enthusiastic teachers from all around Europe, and also fantastic teenagers whom we all have the privilege to teach.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!

      Hello everyone!

      I am Lidia from Croatia, working as a literature and Croatian language teacher in a secondary school of economics.
      I have been teaching for 26 years and am always looking for new challenges. I have no idea how I got the email with info about Teaching in the 21st Century 3.0, but I am very excited about it!

      My favourite part of the job is actually working on international projects, particularly if they are related to literature, cultural heritage, and communication. I have been an Erasmus coordinator for 10 years, and I love how it has upgraded my life — by allowing me to meet so many enthusiastic teachers from all around Europe, and also fantastic teenagers whom we all have the privilege to teach.

      posted in Our forum community
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Let's create collaborative projects together!

      Hello everyone!
      I plan to submit a project that is coming to its end with this school year, it engaged teachers and students from 5 schools from Italy, Portugal, Spain and Croatia using eTwinning platform. Project is related to inclusion, mental health and literature, the idea of the unity between all the people, and the importance of each person n this world.
      But if someone fancy the idea, we could do a re-run next school year, I am sure my students would love it!

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!

      @NGOPE6899752cfe Hi Nishee! Your activities sound great! Any chance you are involved in Erasmus?

      posted in Our forum community
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Simple Teaching Tools That Make a Big Impact

      My students adore Kahoot :). I usually use it in reflection time.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Importance of resource person before and during teaching

      Educational systems that emphasize collaboration, practical learning, and community involvement are more likely to integrate resource persons into their teaching models. For example, many Scandinavian countries, such as Finland and Sweden (I am so proud, gratefu and honored that I visited both :)), actively involve experts, professionals, and community members as resource persons. These systems recognize that involving external specialists helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, preparing students better for the challenges of the 21st century. For my country this is still SF - maybe available in private schools.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: What are your current (or future) challenges in teaching?

      I teach literature and students don't want to read.
      Even when they read in the classroom, they have huge issues with concentration.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman

    Latest posts made by Lidia Gerstman

    • RE: Preparing Students for the next Decade.

      sStudents will need a blend of digital, social, and emotional skills to thrive. Critical thinking, adaptability, and media literacy will be essential in a world shaped by AI and fast-changing technology. Just as important will be empathy, collaboration, and intercultural communication – skills that foster active citizenship and social responsibility. I also believe students must develop a sustainable mindset, learning to value nature, well-being, and long-term thinking over quick wins. The ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn will become more important than memorizing content.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Simple Teaching Tools That Make a Big Impact

      My students adore Kahoot :). I usually use it in reflection time.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: What are your current (or future) challenges in teaching?

      I teach literature and students don't want to read.
      Even when they read in the classroom, they have huge issues with concentration.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Empowering Girls Through Education

      The school where I work is predominantly female, with over 90% girls. They are growing up in a world where many rights are available to them. However, it is unusual that a significant number of these students tend to take these rights and privileges for granted or choose not to fully utilize them. Because of this, I strongly believe that civic education is extremely important. It helps students understand their rights and responsibilities, appreciate the opportunities they have, and encourages them to become active, informed members of society.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Let's create collaborative projects together!

      @BUSHR43f4bb18a0 Thank you :*, it is very awarding work!

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Importance of resource person before and during teaching

      Educational systems that emphasize collaboration, practical learning, and community involvement are more likely to integrate resource persons into their teaching models. For example, many Scandinavian countries, such as Finland and Sweden (I am so proud, gratefu and honored that I visited both :)), actively involve experts, professionals, and community members as resource persons. These systems recognize that involving external specialists helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, preparing students better for the challenges of the 21st century. For my country this is still SF - maybe available in private schools.

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!

      @NGOPE6899752cfe Hi Nishee! Your activities sound great! Any chance you are involved in Erasmus?

      posted in Our forum community
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Useful apps made by my students

      Nice job, thanks!

      posted in Teaching in the 21st Century Teacher competition 2.0
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Let's create collaborative projects together!

      Hello everyone!
      I plan to submit a project that is coming to its end with this school year, it engaged teachers and students from 5 schools from Italy, Portugal, Spain and Croatia using eTwinning platform. Project is related to inclusion, mental health and literature, the idea of the unity between all the people, and the importance of each person n this world.
      But if someone fancy the idea, we could do a re-run next school year, I am sure my students would love it!

      posted in 3.0 Teaching in the 21st Century Competition
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman
    • RE: Brain breaks in the classroom

      Hello everyone!
      I work in a vocational high school where I teach literature.
      Unfortunately, I often use break methods mainly to re-engage my students during class — especially when they lose focus or start getting bored.

      They enjoy active and fun activities, like shouting out answers in a "Mazinga ice breaker", tossing a ball while asking topic-related questions, or doing simple stretching exercises.

      For me, it's really important that they laugh a little — because laughter is an instant refresh for both body and mind.

      posted in Classroom management
      Lidia GerstmanL
      Lidia Gerstman