The Multimedia Crossroad" Brochure
In the second half of July 2001, the Hellenic institute of Education and New Technologies plans a multimedia meeting on the Greek island of Chios with 60 young people between 15 and 25 years old coming from 10 western and eastern European countries.
We hope for the participation of: France, Italy, Greece, Norway, Germany,
Portugal, Finland, England, Spain, Belgium, Rumania, Bulgaria, Estonia and
Turkey.
This project is a follow-up with the last year idea “Multimedia camp 2000”
that took place in Cologne on August 2000.
A common feeling for Europe. Other people can and want, through the
Intercultural exchange, diminish prejudices and hostility.
We also want to demand the exchange in the formation sector.
We all know how important is Multimedia.
That’s why the Multimedia Crossroad is not only holidays.
The young people will all register for Workshops.
It is planned for Workshop: 5 participants of different origin in each
workgroup.
2. The following workshops are planned:
The working language will be English.
Crossweb: - Internet storm creating & publishing together… -
Theoretical and practical teamwork for creating a European youth website.
Soundworld:
- Music has no borders - Musical performances and sound mixing from North,
South, West and East. - Teamwork on creating new music and new songs.
‘Action’ Video-Adventure:
- Two multicultural groups write, direct, produce and play (act) their films in
two middle-aged castle villages (Pirgi, Mesta). Flash into tradition:
- From another point of view - Culture and sightseeing (Photography) Radio
Europe:
- Radio broadcasting in the local radio stations. - Young people interests,
feelings etc 3. Who is HIEnet The Hellenic Institute of Education
and New Technologies cultivates and advances new technologies and works on their
joining with the Hellenic Educational System and Culture. It also exploits
Internet’s capabilities on educational, cultural and youth issues. It trains
teachers and students on how to use computers and programs effectively. It
arranges lectures on social and educational matters and constructs and maintains
WebPages. It deals with the development of programs in an educational, cultural
and scientific level and provides the means for networking and communication of
Educational organizations, teachers, students and young people with the help of
W.W.W or future Technologies.
4. Contact Hellenic Institute of Education & new Technologies
42 Christomou Smirnis street
Neo Faliro 18547 Piraeus
Greece
Tel: 0301/4822020 Fax: 0301/4839839
E-Mail: info@hienet.com
Web Site: www.hienet.com
5. Multimedia Crossroad Is appropriate from a geographical point of view,
Greece being at the center. And we precisely want to meet in the center.
Here, during 10 days, young people from ten different countries will cross each
other way in order to exchange ideas and then to realize them concretely in
creative workshops. To learn, understand and communicate in different languages.
Own cultural exchange and to have fun.
Altogether!
6. The following leisure time activities are planned:
Cultural:
- Nea Moni, the birthplace of Chian Orthodoxy - The stone-constructed village of
Avgonyma - The dead-town of Anavatos Euroforest:
Make your tree come true (ecology & Environment)
Trees from all countries. Plant your own one. Make a new green point on Earth.
Sports & Fun:
It’s summer after all!
Sailing, swimming and games on the beach.
7. Chios Island: The country of Chios extends to 904 square kilometers
and has a population of about 52.184 people. It consists of three islands: Chios
(which is the fifth in size Greek island, the total length of its shores being
213 km), Oinoussae and Psara.
Chios is one of the islands of the northeast Aegean, very close to Asia Minor
and opposite to the Eritrea peninsula, separated from it by the Chios Canal.
The climate of Chios is typical of the Mediterranean, with usual north or
northwest strong winds and temperatures not exceeding 28 or 29 degrees Celsius.
One of the most important products of the island is mastic, which is uniquely
produced on it. It is famous and world – widely renowned for its aroma and
taste.
For more Information about Chios Island and its history, go and visit:
http://www.chios.com
8. Accommodation: The participants will live in a hotel or a Guest House on
Chios Island.
*It is planned that for all the countries mentioned above, there will be 5 young
people with a responsible person in each case.