Break the Ice: Introducing Ourselves by Daniela Bunea https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice Please introduce yourselves by following these guidelines. Share a short personal introduction so that we can all understand more effectively the diversity of experiences within our group. In your post, include: your full name; the subject(s) you currently teach; your level of familiarity with Europeana https://www.europeana.eu/en (i.e. newcomer, occasional user, or experienced practitioner); one fun/interesting fact about yourself (something personal, light-hearted, or unexpected is very welcome!). To complete your introduction, add an image that represents cultural heritage to you. This could be a well-known landmark from your region, an artwork that is meaningful to you, or an object, tradition, or place connected to your local culture. Thank you. en-us 2017-02-22 07:39:44 UTC 2026-02-10 16:43:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f304.svg Daniela Bunea arghir_daniela https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3741187185 I am a teacher of English as a Foreign Language and the happy mother of a 16-year-old boy. I teach in Sibiu, in a secondary school. I am a Europeana Master Trainer and a member of the Steering Group of the Europeana Network Association’s Education Community. The picture I have chosen shows Ocna Sibiului, which is a unique wellness destination known for its salt lakes that are so salty one floats effortlessly. The site’s rustic charm makes it an appealing insider tip for travellers seeking a relaxing day trip. A highlight is the mud bath, believed to be good for the skin :-)

]]> 2026-01-06 12:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3741187185 Anita Šimac https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3772088746 My name is Anita and I teach mathematics in a lower secondary school in Zadar Croatia.  I have three children, a dog, two cats and lots of hobbies. I am an experienced Europeana practitioner. I love karaoke, sport, writing and art. Although I lived in London most of my life, I have been livng in Zadar for the past 18 years so the photo I am including is one of Zadar’s most famous landmarks.

]]> 2026-02-01 09:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3772088746 Mary Nacca https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3772229636 Hi, my name is Mary Nacca and I live in Italy, specifically in the Abruzzo region. I'm a primary school teacher. I enjoy reading, learning, and sharing best practices. I also enjoy traveling. I'm just getting started with the platform and am eager to learn more. I'm uploading a photo of one of the many monuments in the city of L'Aquila, the provincial capital of Abruzzo.

Here are the key details about its history:

Origin and Purpose: Commissioned as part of the urban redevelopment of the area, it was inaugurated in 1938 to create a scenic entrance to Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.

The Artist: Created by Caramanico Terme sculptor Nicola D'Antino, also the creator of the twin fountains in Piazza Duomo.

The Symbolism: The two bronze female figures, placed on a circular basin, support the typical "conca Abruzzese," recalling local tradition.

"Luminous" and Restored: It owes its name to the evocative nighttime lighting system. After decades, it was restored and reactivated with new plays of color in 2015-2016.

]]> 2026-02-01 13:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3772229636 Mihaela alexama_2006 https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3772234559 Numele meu este Mihaela și sunt profesor pentru învățământul primar, într-un orășel mic, minier, în apropierea operelor marelui sculptor Constantin Brâncuși. Sunt o începătoare a Europeana, însă sunt dornică de cunoaștere și descoperire. Fotografia pe care am atașat-o reprezintă ”Masa Tăcerii”, una dintre operele marelui sculptor amintit. Am două fiice și îmi place să citesc.

Sunt recunoscătoare pentru oportunitate!

]]> 2026-02-01 13:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3772234559 Constanța Soare https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3776686837 I am a teacher of English in a technological college in Sibiu, Romania, where I mostly teach 14-18-year-old boys.

I could say I'm a newcomer to Europeana, that is I vaguely heard about it before, but have never had any kind of connection with it, until now, so for now, I'm curious about what comes next and I have high expectations, obviously.

Besides teaching English, I recently realised I might have also liked to be a tour guide or a travel agent as I definitely love travelling and planning (to the smallest details) trips for my family, myself, or even friends. I also love photography, although I think good cameras are a luxury these days.

The image you see above is from my hometown... I really love the ways the roofs look under the snow, as well as the scrutinising eyes that seem to follow you everywhere. A few years ago images of the eyes in the roof became a symbol of the fight against corruption, a reminder that "we are watching you".


]]> 2026-02-04 08:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3776686837 Alexandra Bega alexandrabega https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3783932271 English Educator 📚 | Passionate about lifelong learning and constantly evolving my teaching practice. Always up for a challenge! Regarding Europeana, I would describe myself as a newcomer, and I’m eager to discover how its digital archives can bring authentic history into my classroom. To me, cultural heritage is beautifully represented by the Neo-Renaissance architecture of Peleș Castle in Romania.

]]> 2026-02-09 20:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3783932271 Monika Peša mpesa_matematika https://padlet.com/arghir_daniela/europeanabreaktheice/wish/3785138031 Hi, my name is Monika Peša, I am a math teacher in a lower secondary school. I live in Zadar, Croatia. I have four children. I am a newcomer. I love solving Sudoku puzzles, and I really enjoy dancing. The picture I have chosen shows the Sea Organ in Zadar, a unique installation that plays music through the movement of the waves.

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