Transnational Meeting in Toledo (Spain)

Transnational meeting in Toledo (Spain)

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Contents

How to get to Toledo 3

Useful sentences in Spanish 8

Weather and clothing 11

Toledo 15

Barcience 20

"Santa María la Blanca" School 21 3

How to get to Toledo

Where to fly

Although the Spanish partner school is located in Barcience, Toledo will be the city where you will be staying during your week here.

The nearest airport is the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. It is located about 94 km from Toledo. Commonly known as Madrid-Barajas Airport, it is the main international airport serving Madrid and it is the largest airport in Europe by physical size along with Pa- ris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. In 2017, 53.4 million passengers used Madrid-Barajas, making it the country’s largest and busiest airport and Europe’s sixth busiest. The airport has five passenger terminals named T1, T2, T3, T4 and T4S.

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How to get from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toledo

To get from Madrid Airport to Toledo there are several options:

1. FROM BARAJAS AIRPORT (T1, T3 or T4) TO ATOCHA RENFE (TRAIN STA- TION) 1.a) TAXI: You can take a taxi and go directly to Atocha Renfe (train station). Price € 26 approximately.

1.b) EXPRESS LINE (BUS): You can take a bus that takes you directly from the Barajas airport to the Atocha station. The bus, called "Express Airport", travels the journey in approximately 30 minutes (until T1, five more minutes until T2 and another five more until T4). It has a step frequency of 15-20 minutes during the day and 35 minutes during the night. The price of the ticket is 5 euros, which must be paid in cash on the bus itself (maximum change: 20 euros).

1 The head of the service line is located in T4 and has stops in T2, T1, O'Donnell (at the con- fluence with Doctor Esquerdo), Plaza de Cibeles (neuralgic point of the night services of the EMT, owls) and Estación de Atocha (operational between 06:00 and 23:30 hours).

1.c) METRO: You can take the Metro, which has a station at the airport, and go to Atocha Renfe. You need to make 2 transfers: 1. Pink Line (Number 8) from Barajas to Nuevos Ministerios. 2. Gray Line (Number 6) from Nuevos Ministerios to Pacífico. 3. Light Blue Line (Number 1) from Pacífico to Atocha Renfe.

The trip lasts 45-60 minutes. The price is € 2 approximately (probably 1 or 2 euros more expensive from T4). Once in Atocha Renfe, look for "PUERTA DE ATOCHA" (exit door of trains to Toledo). The trip lasts 30 minutes. You can check the train schedule at the following web page: http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/index.html 5

Train Schedule Madrid—Toledo 6

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How to get from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toledo

2. FROM BARAJAS AIRPORT TO "INTERCAMBIADOR PLAZA ELÍPTI- CA” (BUS STATION)

 You can take a taxi and go directly to "Intercambiador Plaza Ellíptica". Price € 26 approximately.

 You can take the Metro, which has a station at the airport, and go to the Plaza Elíptica stop, you need to make a transfer: 1. Pink Line (Number 8) from Barajas to Nuevos Ministerios. 2. Gray Line (Number 6) from Nuevos Ministerios to Pacífico.

BUSES MADRID - TOLEDO

Company: ALSA Platforms: 27 to 32 Ticket price: € 5.39 (One way), € 9.70 (Round-trip ticket). Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes, 50 minutes if it is direct service.

MADRID (Plaza Elíptica) - TOLEDO

Monday to Friday.- From 06:00 to 24 hours every 30 minutes, except 22:30 and 23:30) Saturdays.- From 6:30 to 24 hours every 30 minutes, except 22:30 and 23:30) Sundays and holidays.- From 8:00 to 24:00 every 30 minutes.

Direct services: From Monday to Friday.- 6:45, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17: 30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 22:00 Saturdays.- 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 , 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20 : 00, 20:30, 21:00, 22:00 7

Sundays and holidays.- 8:00, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14 : 00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 , 21:00, 21:30, 22:00

Intercambiador Plaza Elíptica: Bus Station from where buses leave from Madrid to Toledo

TOLEDO - MADRID (Elliptical Square)

Monday to Friday.- First at 5:15 and from 6:00 to 22:30 every 30 minutes, except 22:30 and 23:30) Saturdays.- From 6:30 to 22:30 hours every 30 minutes, except 22:30 and 23:30) Sundays and holidays.- From 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every 30 minutes.

Direct services

From Monday to Friday.- 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17: 30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 22:00

Saturdays.- 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 , 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20 : 00, 20:30, 21:00 Sundays and holidays.- 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15 : 00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 8

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Useful sentences in Spanish Greetings

English Spanish Good morning Buenos días Good afternoon Buenas tardes

Good evening Buenas noches

Hello Hola How are you? ¿Cómo estás? Good, thank you. Bien, gracias. Please Por favor. Thank you Gracias

Nice to meet you Un placer

Do you speak English? ¿Hablás inglés? Basic Spanish Vocabulary for many uses

English Spanish I want / I don’t want… Yo quiero / Yo no quiero... . I would like... Me gustaría...

Where is…? ¿Dónde está…? How much does it cost? ¿Cuánto cuesta? What time is it? ¿Qué hora es? Do you have…? ¿Tiene…? I have / I don’t have... Por favor. I understand / I don’t understand Yo entiendo / Yo no entiendo Do you understand? ¿Entiendes? 9

Asking for directions

English Spanish Where is...? ¿Dónde está..? Where is the bus/train station? ¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses/tren? Where is a restaurant? ¿Dónde hay un restaurante?

The Street…? ¿La calle…?

A bank? ¿Un banco?

Where is the bathroom? ¿Dónde está el baño? I’m looking for a hotel Busco un hotel I need exchange. Yo necesito cambio. On the right A la derecha

On the left A la izauierda

Straight ahead Derecho

At the corner En la esquina

At a restaurant

English Spanish

A table, please Una mesa, por favor . A table for two, thre, four… Una mesa para dos, tres, cuatro…

A menú Un menú Soup Sopa Salad Ensalada Hamburger Hamburguesa With kétchup, mustard, tomato, lettuce Con kétchup, mostaza, tomate, lechuga 10

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English Spanish

An appetizer Un entrante

Main dish Plato principal Dessert Postre A drink Una bebida

Wáter Agua

Red wine / White wine Vino tinto / Vino blanco

Beer Cerveza A coffee Un café Calling a waiter or waitress ¡Camarero! / ¡Camarera!

The bill, please! ¡La cuenta, por favor!

Can I pay by credt card? ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?

. It doesn’t work No funciona

Weather and clothing

Toledo’s climate type

Toledo has what is called a warm-temperate subtropical climate. The city is located in the center of Spain, on a high plateau and thanks to this it enjoys a very dry climate. There is little rainfall, expect sometimes in the spring and autumn, and you’ll mostly catch blue skies during the winter. In fact, Toledo is one of Europe’s sunniest locations, with between 2000- 3000 sunshine hours recorded each year – more than double compared to northern Euro- pe. Madrid’s summers are particularly sunny, hot and dry. Below is an overview of Toledo weather, season by season, including sunshine and rainfall patterns, temperatures, and the different types of clothing you should bring for each time of the year. Spring

Toledo is at its best in the spring, even though you will risk getting some rainfall during March, April and even May. March and April bring temperatures of around 12ºC (54ºF), and while March is unpredictable in terms of rain, April is almost guaranteed to suffer from precipitations. In May the temperature is about 21ºC (70ºF) and you’ll start seeing the city’s outdoors café terraces being laid out, and getting busier, as you approach June. Be warned though; if March and April are unusually dry, May will get the showers instead.

Spring Clothing Clothing that is adapted to changeable weather and temperatures, is ideal for Toledo in the springtime. Ultimately, how you dress for the cool nights and warmer days will depend on what kind of temperatures you are used to back at home. But the rule of thumb is to bring layers that you can take off and put back on as the temperatures fluctuate. It is also a sensi- ble idea to bring footwear for both dry and rainy weather. An umbrella is a necessary accessory in the spring in Toledo. Sometimes in early March you may also need a light winter coat, but during the rest of the time a sturdy windbreaker or a lined raincoat works well. All of this begins to change in May, however, as the weather hots up in expectation of summer. Light clothing for the day is fine, especially when it is sunny at the end of May. At night, however, or if there is a sudden cold wind or a shower, you will still appreciate a jacket, a light sweater and some long trousers. 12

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Spring temperatures (ºC / ºF) and rainfall (mm):

March: 6-16ºC or 42-60ºF, 26mm April: 7-18ºC or 45-64ºF, 47mm May: 11-21ºC or 51-69ºF, 52mm

Summer June in Toledo is pleasant; days are hot and sunny, but haven’t reached the unbearable ex- tremes of July and August. Evenings are warm, but you can still sleep comfortably enough, and may even need a long pyjama right at the beginning of June. July and August are Toledo’s hottest months. Daytime temperatures will stay at 31°C (88°F) or above, but there are many unbearably hot days at 35°C to 40°C. This can be unpleasant, so if you dislike hot weather, you are advised not to visit Toledo in mid-summer. Nights can be very uncomfortable too, unless you have air conditioning or at least a powerful fan. Thanks to this kind of heat, the occasional thunderstorm may gather over the city, although these tend to clear as quickly as they came. August is the month when many people in Toledo take their summer holidays and travel to Spain’s coasts to enjoy beach weather. Therefore in August the city will be quieter during the day, but the nights are busy as people come out after sundown to enjoy Toledo’s many bar and restaurant terraces, or to attend outdoors events in the parks.

Summer clothing In early June and very late August, summer evenings may be cooler, and a light jacket or a cardigan and closed shoes work well in addition to lighter summer clothing. During the rest of the summer, keep everything very light, as the temperatures are stifling. Through July and most of August, think along the lines of t-shirts and shorts, or skirts and light summer dresses. Sandals or comfortable summer shoes that breathe easily are the best idea. At nighttime, you’ll need air conditioning to be able to sleep, or at the very least a good fan.

Summer temperatures (ºC / ºF) and rainfall (mm): June: 15-27ºC or 59-80ºF, 25mm July: 18-31ºC or 65-88ºF, 15mm August: 18-31ºC or 64-88ºF, 10mm

Autumn

Autumn in Toledo is pleasant and very mild. September days can still get some summer heat, especially early in the month, but nighttime temperatures drop quite rapidly as soon as August is over. At the end of October and especially during November, you’ll again experience some of Toledo’s rare rainfall, and as November turns to December, the rains may continue as the temperatures drop drastically. Temperatures from late September to early December go from about 16ºC (60ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF). Having said this, if there is sunshine and as long as it’s dry, you’ll still be able to enjoy daytime coffees outside and lay on the grass in one of Toledo’s parks.

Autumn clothing Clothes in the early autumn, from the beginning of September to about the second week of October, should be the same as in the spring (read page 11). In late October and especially in November, however, temperatures drop and if you’re staying for an extended term that spans some of the winter, or gets really close to December, you should definitely take warm clothing. A good coat and some woolly jumpers and boots might not go amiss if winter comes early. As in the spring, your best bet is to provide yourself with layers of clothes that can be easily peeled off and put back on, so that you can adapt to the sunny days, the cold nights and occasional rain. An umbrella is recommended.

Autumn temperatures (ºC / ºF) and rainfall (mm): September: 15-26ºC or 59-79ºF, 28mm October: 10-19ºC or 50-66ºF, 49mm November: 6-13ºC or 43-56ºF, 56mm

Winter Madrid’s coldest month is without a doubt January, although December and February are cold too, especially if it is windy. Daytime temperatures will stick around 10°C-15°C, and can feel warmer if it’s sunny. Nights, however, are freezing, even though snow is fairly rare. Madrid sits at a high altitude and is surrounded by snowy mountains, so any wind blowing into the city will feel incredibly cold. The great thing about winters in the city, is that they remain dry. It might snow towards 14

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the end of December or during January, but this is rare. The average temperature during the day is 6ºC (43ºF) and you’ll almost always get blue skies and sunshine.

Autumn clothing Even if you hail from cold northern climes, Toledo’s winters will still have you wrapping yourself up in a thick winter coat in the evenings and when it is windy. Boots or warm shoes are also necessary, as are jumpers, long trousers and a warm pyjama. On the same token, be prepared to peel some of those layers off during the day, if you get a sunny spell. Midday sunshine in a spot shielded from wind will soon have you gasping for air if you’re donning a woolly scarf and hat. Wearing a t-shirt under your winter clothing (especially if you’re accustomed to snowy sub-zero winters back home) is a good idea for those occasions, as you can take advantage and get some impromptu sunbathing in as you sip a coffee outside. You can pack an umbrella just in case, especially for December and late February, but you will probably not get much use for it during the rest of the winter season. Autumn temperatures (ºC / ºF) and rainfall (mm): December: 4-10ºC or 39-50ºF, 56mm January: 3-10ºC or 40-50ºF, 37mm February: 4-12ºC or 39-54ºF, 35mm

Toledo

Toledo is truly one of Spain's most magnificent cities. Dramatically sited atop a gorge over- looking the Río Tajo (Tagus River), it was known as the ‘city of three cultures’ in the Middle Ages, a place where – legend has it – Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted. Unsurprisingly, rediscovering the vestiges of this unique cultural synthesis remains modern Toledo’s most compelling attraction. Horseshoe-arched mosques, Sephardic synagogues and one of Spain’s finest Gothic cathedrals cram into its dense historical core. But the layers go much deeper. Further sleuthing will reveal Visigothic and Roman roots. Toledo’s other forte is art, in particular the haunting canvases of El Greco, the influential, impossible-to-classify painter with whom the city is synonymous.

Monuments

Alcazar It is one of the few exempt buildings of the city. The vestiges of the previous structures indicate that it was always a fortified place, from the Roman period and the defense of the Moorish Alcazaba. The current building was built by the empe- ror Charles V, to have a residence worthy of such a monarch. Because of that, the previous medieval castle was almost completely destroyed, although in the eastern facade there are battlements. Each façade of the building artisticly determines the moment in which it was performed, within the various phases of the Spanish Renaissance. Hospital de Tavera The building was erected in 1544 by Cardinal Tavera, buried in the Hospital Church and whose sepulchre is the work of Alonso Berruguete. The project was done by Bartolomé de Bustamante, continuing the works Covarrubias, the Vergara and, later, Vandelvira. The museum exhibits important paintings by El Greco and several top-notch teachers: Ribera, Berruguete, Tintoretto, Lucas Jordán, Canaletto, Tristan, Sánchez Coello, etc. that alternate tapestries, furniture and luxury objects with a magnificent library. 16

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Cathedral

Started in 1226 by order of the Archbishop Ximénez de Rada, under the reign of Ferdinand III the saint, it was finished in 1493.

The sacristy mayor, presi- ded by the plunder of El Greco; the treasure reli- quary with the custody of Arfe; the chapter house; the choir and the main chapel are remarkable.

Iglesia de Santo Tomé (Saint Tomé church)

Chapel Room where the work of El Greco is located "The burial of the Lord of Orgaz".

Iglesia del Salvador (El Sal- vador church) This temple was a mosque since the 9th century. It preserves various remains from Tardorromanos and Visigoths buildings, a tower over the primitive Minaret Mosque and a paleo epoch Pi- laster with scenes from the Life of Christ.

Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz (Cristo de la Luz mosque)

It is one of the most important monuments of Hispano-Muslim and Mudejar architecture in Spain, built in 999. Small as the jewels, this valua- ble millennial building, represents a unique example of the survival of the art of Al-Andalus: A mosque or small oratory of the caliph period. 17

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes (Monastery) Erected by the Catholic monarchs, the general outline of the construction is the work of Juan Guas and is one of the best ensembles of Spanish-Flemish Gothic.

The church is a single nave and side chapels between the buttresses, emphasizing the abundant decoration that adorns the transept and the main chapel.

Of special interest is its cloister; In its lower part it has an abundant decoration of reliefs with vegetal motifs, fantastic animals and human representations, as well as a good number of sculptures of bulk.

Puente de San Martín and Puente de Alcántara (Bridges) San Martín Bridge is located to the west of the city, exis- ted already in the middle of the 14th century, replacing another of boats located in its vicinity. Alcántara Bridge has Ro- man origin. It was very damaged and rebuilt in the 10th century. Both bridges were declared national monuments in 1921.

Puerta de Bisagra (Old city gate) Made up of two bodies, it has Muslim origin. It was completely rebuilt under the reigns of Carlos V and Felipe II. The monumental outer body is formed by a triumphal arch of padded ashlars, topped by an enormous imperial shield of the city, and two circular masonry towers with the figures of two host kings, symbol of the good government 18

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Sinagoga de Santa María la Blanca (Synagogue)

Erected, according to inscription carved in a fragment of beam, in the year 1180 .

It was rebuilt in the 13th century and converted into a Christian temple in 1405. In the 16th century, Cardinal silicon destined it to the penitential refuge of repentant women. In the 18th century it became a barracks and in the XIX was used as wa- rehouse.

The inside is made up of five naves, separated by horseshoe arches on pillars, where their capitals stand out with a pineapple-based decoration.

It is considered the best example of Almohad art in Spain.

Sinagoga del Tránsito (Synagogue) There are only 3 synagogues of the medieval period in Spain and 2 of them are in Toledo.

The Synagogue of El Transito is the oldest synagogue in To- ledo, Spain, founded by Samuel Halevi in 1356. It features Nasrid-style polychrome stucco-work, Hebrew inscrip- tions of the names of God, multifoil arches and Mudéjar panelled ceiling. After the expulsion of the city's Jews under the Alhambra decree in 1492, it was converted into a church. It now forms part of the Sephardi Museum, explo- ring the Jewish culture of Medieval Toledo.

Cuisine Toledo is the leading Spanish province in small game hunting and one of the richest for large game also, and inevitably recipes are influenced by this and also the region's long tra- dition of cattle-breeding, yet show Moorish influences as well. Garden vegetables should also be mentioned because of their variety and quality. Quails and partridges are some of the most extraordinary pleasures for delicate palates, and one of the most typical dishes in Toledo is the perdiz roja estofada, or stewed red- legged partridge, prepared with great skill and simplicity: with garlic, bay leaf and pepper. Other quail dishes include cordoniz a la toledana (quail Toledo-style), and also partridge ser- ved with white beans, Perdiz con Pochas. Also very typical are roast meats, particularly Cordero Asado, roast lamb, and also cochifrito, deep-fried lamb made into a stew. Other dishes are sopa castellana (a type of garlic soup), migas (fried breadcrumbs seasoned with garlic and paprika), trucha a la toledana (trout Toledo-style), venado con setas (venison with mushrooms), jabalí (boar) and tortilla a la magra (potato-omelette with lean ham). Much more widespread and end- lessly imitated is the so called pisto manchego, which has achieved a kind of national status. It is a medley of chopped tomatos, zucchini or courgettes, green peppers and is often ac- companied with eggs. It is quite similar to the perhaps better-known french dish rat-à- touille. Common Manchegan delicacies to be found in local restaurants offering typical dishes are asadillo de pimientos rojos(roasted red peppers); salpicon (minced beef with an onion sauce salmagundi); the popular ajoarriero , and tiznao, both prepared with dried, salted cod- fish. Queso Manchego (Manchego Cheese), a very mature cheese made purely from sheep's milk, mixed with cow's milk, or cured in oil, is always appetizing, and is one of the most popular of Spanish cheeses. As for confectionery, Toledo marzipan, made with sugar and al- mond, is evocatively Arab and is famous all over Spain. It is produ- ced here in extraordinary quality and exported internationally. There is also a rich choice of mantecados (a kind of shortcake).

Toledo marzipan

Finally, the most famous wines of this region are known under the denominación (Spanish equivalent of the French appelation contrôlée) of La Mancha and Valdepeñas, as well as the perhaps lesser-known Mentrida. 20

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Barcience Barcience

Barcience is a small Spanish village in the province of Toledo, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. The village is located in a valley dominated by several nearby heights.

There are archaeological remains of the Neoli- thic culture in Beaker ceramics. It is possible that its foundation is due to the Celts. In Roman times it would become a roman villa as they seem to attest to certain tombstones.

The castle The castle of Barcience rises on a hill from which dominates the locality of Barcience. The access to the castle is made through a dirt track next to the cemetery that runs through a small pine forest. Barcience was a fortified area since the 11th and 12th centuries. The construction of the castle was started by Juan de Silva and his grandson Juan de Silva and Castañeda was the one who concluded it. In the 16th century it was provided with artillery. 21

Santa María la Blanca school The Public School of Pre-Primary and Pri- mary Education "Santa María la Blan- ca" is the only educational center in the town of Barcience (Toledo). Located in a rural area with a little more tan 800 inhabitants, it has, nevertheless, a total of 109 students due to its young population that, on the other hand, is in a disadvantaged situation, with a high rate of unemployment and low incomes. The school has 3 pre- primary and 6 primary classes, 15 teachers and an educational counselor. From previous eva- luation processes it is deduced that our students need to improve their competence levels, especially in digital competence, mathematics, foreign language, science and technology and learn to learn. On the other hand, in the questionnaires completed by the teachers of the school, a special reference to the need for a methodological update that encourages student motivation and the best use of ICT is showed. In addition, we observed that our students, especially the most socially and economically disadvantaged, have a high rate of school failure and most do not finish secondary school. All these are our motivations to develop the Erasmus + project, Key Action 2 Innova- tion=Motivation: How to be a Smart student with a creative mind”, together with the good rela- tionships established in previous years with the partner schools through 3 eTwinning pro- jects. We really want to make the internationalization of our school more effective. The project is especially aimed at 5th and 6th grade students (10-12 years old). It will be coordinated by the school principal, who has previous experience coordinating a KA1 project and will in- volve 5th and 6th grade teacher tutors , 2 teachers of English, 2 teachers of the bilingual pro- gram, the art teacher and the teacher of special education. The teachers of the school have participated in different courses, training seminars and working groups related to ICT. We have also recently participated in two innovation pro- jects on methodological innovation and the use of ICT.

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However, although improvements are perceived, we do not achieve the expected results in the digital competence. We must continue to improve. The present project tries to cover the needs of methodological updating of our teachers, the moderniza- tion of the center with the use of ICT, improvement and innovation in the teaching-learning pro- cess and the improvement of key competence, trying to respond in this way to dropout and early school leaving. For this purpose, the training of teachers and students and the de- velopment of an innovative project in the creation of computer applications are planned.

School Teachers Team of Barcience