{"id":164,"date":"1998-05-25T19:45:31","date_gmt":"1998-05-25T17:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/?p=164"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:27:52","slug":"5th-annual-iearn-international-conference-and-2nd-youth-summit-in-1998","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/sk\/5th-annual-iearn-international-conference-and-2nd-youth-summit-in-1998\/","title":{"rendered":"5th Annual iEARN International Conference and 2nd Youth Summit in 1998"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aaf6c795ea4a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aaf6c795ea4a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"664\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1998.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1998.jpg 960w, https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1998-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1998-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1998-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In July 1998, more than 400 teachers from 40 countries gathered in Chattanooga for the fifth international iEARN conference \u2014 a global event focused on connecting students and educators through collaborative Internet-based projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference, held from July 14\u201321, brought together teachers who shared a common goal: using technology to build communication, creativity, and cooperation between schools around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing Slovakia at the event were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Katarina Pisutova from OSF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beata Brestenska from Univerzita Komenskeho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martina Stastna from G. Metodova<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucia Furstenzellerova and Joko Vrabel from Gymn\u00e1zium \u0160rob\u00e1rova<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Week of Innovation and International Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the conference week, participants attended lectures, workshops, and presentations focused on educational technology and international teleprojects planned for the 1998\/99 school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teachers exchanged ideas on how to involve students in collaborative online projects long before digital communication became a normal part of everyday school life. The conference highlighted how the Internet could be used not only for information, but also for building global understanding and cooperation between young people from different cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the main conference, a Youth Summit was also organized, giving students an opportunity to participate directly in international discussions and project activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovering Tennessee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the conference program, participants also explored the cultural and natural attractions of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors had the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>explore the scenic beauty of Rock City,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visit memorial sites connected to the American Civil War,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>experience rafting adventures,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>see the legendary Chattanooga Choo Choo locomotive,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and tour one of the region\u2019s large aquariums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These experiences allowed international guests not only to learn professionally, but also to experience American culture and history firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enter the World of iEARN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The article concluded with a simple but powerful invitation from J. Vrabel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo you want to change your teaching hours and find many new friends all over the world? It\u2019s easy. 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