We wanted our students to be aware of the dangers of digital technology and to be trained to use it wisely by developing their critical thinking. Despite the many hours spent in front of the screens, young people are not ready to discern the true from the false of information and are not aware of the harm they can cause by posting a photo or commenting on a social network. Respect for the other, his word and openness to the other were essential to carry out this common web radio project between the two institutions. Regardless of the origins, the sexual conditions, the situations of disability, the diversity so present in our establishments had to be strengthened within joint European projects. We also wanted to promote foreign language learning by emphasising oral practice. The age of our students, their shyness, their insecurity do not allow the necessary fluidity. Web radio is the perfect tool because behind a microphone speech can be triggered more easily. And to be listened to, you have to take care of the expression, be clear and precise. Finally, teachers wanted to learn and create links through common and innovative practises.
It seemed important to us that students could understand the information and digital world in order to make them aware of fake news, by alerting them against disinformation and thus developing their critical mind. The lack of command of the language can lead to a confinement in oneself and the rejection of the other. It was necessary to create a collaborative work environment where everyone takes their place, knows how to respect the other and shows tolerance. The inclusion of all students, from different origins, from different social backgrounds, different sex and religion and with different intellectual "abilities" could develop around this web radio project and bring a serene school climate. Web radio is an extraordinary tool to work on oral expression in a foreign language and in a mother tongue between peers from the same school but also between students from another European country. We wanted to offer unimaginable opportunities for openness and fulfilment to students because of their origin or place of life. Finally, teachers were looking for innovative and motivating teaching practises both for themselves and their students.