Lituanian schools worldwide are collaborating to hold a continuous 24-hour Lithuanian language lesson to connect learners across various continents and time zones.
Lituanian schools across the globe are organizing a unique 24-hour Lithuanian language lesson designed to unite students from different continents and time zones. The initiative is driven by the aim to foster collaboration among Lituanian educational institutions worldwide and to share valuable teaching experiences. JuratΔ Bujanauskas, chair of the U.S. Education Council, emphasizes that this idea has been in development for a long time, focusing on the importance of connecting the global Lituanian community through education.
Bujanauskas stated that one of the main goals of the U.S. Education Council's activities is to cultivate opportunities for collaboration with Lituanian schools around the world and to engage in joint projects. She highlighted the presence of many exceptional teachers globally, asserting that this initiative offers a chance for students residing in different parts of the world to learn from them, thereby enriching their language skills and understanding of Lituanian culture.
The virtual lesson will be conducted by teachers from various countries, including Greece, Spain, France, Norway, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, and Barbados, in addition to Lithuania. The event will be hosted on the Zoom platform, starting at noon on Saturday, providing an exciting opportunity for the Lituanian diaspora and those interested in the language to engage in a shared learning experience that crosses borders and time zones.
