Dragica B. Banović, mag. Valentina Mavrič Klenovšek, ŠC Novo mesto, Srednja elektro šola in tehniška gimnazija

In the previous school year the Secondary school of electronics and technical gymnasium of the School Centre Novo mesto took part in the project of the National Education Institute of the Republic of Slovenia Introducing and using e-contents and services. We started a path together with fourteen pilot schools (secondary schools as well as gymnasiums) from all parts of Slovenia, which received tablet computers as their primary tools that were used in each school in a pilot class.
At present we have been testing the existing e-student books from the field of science (chemistry and mathematics) as well as other e-materials that are being produced. We are regularly researching the library of different programmes and applets in order to find those that would operate as a motivational means on one hand, but on the other hand they would enable the development of critical thinking among students as well as the achievement of higher taxonomic levels of their knowledge.
The main achievement in the project were not not tablet computers nor e-materials. Looking back on it, on realised learning situations, it shows team work of teachers and collaborative learning of students. The teachers’ team work was reflected in exchanging ideas and experiences. Collaborative learning of students was helpful for everyone when working with modern ICT. Students and teachers worked together without any restraint, which proved to be successful and beneficial for both sides. That is the main achievement on our path to introducing and using e-contents and services- knowing how to work in a team.