{"id":176,"date":"1999-05-25T20:00:28","date_gmt":"1999-05-25T18:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/?p=176"},"modified":"2026-05-28T08:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T06:56:36","slug":"czech-slovak-meeting-in-prague-january-31-february-2-1999","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iearn2004.srobarka.sk\/sk\/czech-slovak-meeting-in-prague-january-31-february-2-1999\/","title":{"rendered":"Czech\u2013Slovak Meeting in Prague January 31 \u2013 February 2, 1999"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 31 \u2013 February 2, 1999<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the beginning of 1999, students, teachers, and members of the iEARN community gathered in Prague for a Czech\u2013Slovak meeting focused on friendship, cooperation, and future educational projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The informal gathering brought together participants from both countries for several days of discussions, sightseeing, music, and shared experiences in the historic atmosphere of Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives from Slovak schools, including Gymn\u00e1zium \u0160rob\u00e1rova, joined Czech colleagues to strengthen collaboration between schools involved in international educational and Internet-based projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting combined official discussions with relaxed social activities and cultural exploration throughout Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the memorable moments were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>long discussions about future projects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>evening gatherings in Prague pubs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shared breakfasts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>walks through the historic city center,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pizza parties,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and visits to famous landmarks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants also explored the city together, including views toward Prague Castle and walks near the famous Charles Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One humorous memory mentioned in the original notes described Joko Vrabel attempting to play \u201chis only song\u201d on a guitar during an evening gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Captured Moments<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original event archive included several photographs documenting the atmosphere of the meeting, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dui Smolka standing during discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAfter difficult negotiations\u201d in Prague pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast with Ivana and Va\u010do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joko playing guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A view of Hrad\u010dany from near Charles Bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared accommodation moments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pizza party gatherings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group photo with the castle guards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch at \u201cTrojka\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening walks through Prague<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, the photos reflected the informal, friendly spirit that characterized many early iEARN meetings during the late 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Meetings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Events like the Prague gathering were not only about educational planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They created real personal connections between students and teachers from neighboring countries during a period when international cooperation through the Internet was still something new and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many 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