School: Basic school of 17. november 31
    Sabinov, Slovakia, Slovakia

8 students, ages 10-13 worked together to complete this CyberFair project on March 8, 2008. They have participated in CyberFair in the following year(s): 2007

Classes and Teachers: Jan Jasko

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Our School's Web Site: http://www.zsnovsab.edu.sk/

1. Description of Our Community

The first written mention of Sabinov dates back to the year 1248. Because of its good natural conditions and geographical position, it became rapidly prospering city in east Slovakia. On an area of 2333 hectars, more than 12000 citizens live today. In this little community, there live people of various religions and nationalities. The history of Sabinov is rich on cultural traditions connected with many famous peoples who were born and lived here. Some of them got international recognition.

2. Summary of Our Project

Sabinov is a city which is more than 750 years old and it has a very rich history represented by architecture of the historical buildings. That is the reason why we have chosen the topic „The landmarks of the city of Sabinov“. The main idea of our project is to introduce you to the most important monuments of the city: The Ghotic church, Piaristic gymnasium, City Hall and finally the City walls. Special attention will be paid to the house of famous artist Kostka Csontváry.

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:more than 50%

B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:2-3

C. Connection speed used in the classroom:dedicated connection

D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:4-6

E. Additional comments concerning your computer and/or Internet access (Optional):

Our connection is quite good but sometime we have problems. But we can fix it promptly. We are content.

4. Problems We Had To Overcome

We had a problems with gaining informations. Because there wasn´s publicated almost anything about our city. So we had to work in archives and cooperate with conservationists. They did it gladly. So it was the biggest problem. Others problems were with language because our students are still joung. But they did it good.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

Our students got many informations about Sabinov city. They learnt that not only big cities have interesting history. And they aslo improved they language skills.

6. How did your activities and research for this CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?

We learnt many new informations about our city. Our students worked in little groups. Thaan they were presentated new informations.

1) What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project?

Museums, libraries, books, newspapers, oral interviews, telephones

2) In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.

We have only positive receptions. People always saying that website like this were missing. And so now we see that our work has sense.

3) What has been the impact of your project on your community?

This webside will be instrumental to our students by schooling of regional history.

4) How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?

We talked to our priest who told us something about the church and the chaple. People in museums hepled us gladly too. Mostly in architecture of the buildings.

5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)

We found the names of the people who built out the church in Sabinov. We also got a lesson that we will need more time for creating the website in the future. We have to be more faster.