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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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