Teaching Greek in Australia: "Think out of the box, trust the youth and the new technologies"

The Program titled “Melbourne - Athens: A Journey of Friendship” was recently concluded. It about an online, peer mentoring program between year 10 students of the Hellenic American Education Foundation (Psychico College) and students of Greek Community of Melbourne's schools.

Μaria Tridimas is a sociologist, with a strong interest in immigration policies, inclusion and migrant education. Source: SBS Greek

Maria Tridimas is responsible for the design and coordination of the educational initiative "Melbourne – Athens: A Journey of Friendship" that was implemented by the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language and Culture Schools in collaboration with the Hellenic American Educational Foundation (HAEF) (Psychico College).

Kids plying with electronic devices. Source: Getty Images

She talks to SBS Greek about the results and the future of the program.

Μaria Tridimas is a sociologist, with a strong interest in immigration policies, inclusion and migrant education. Source: SBS Greek

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