First steps in etwinning

2. What is eTwinning?
eTwinning is the community for schools in Europe. eTwinning offers a platform for staff (teachers,
head teachers, librarians, etc.), working in a school in one of the European countries involved, to
communicate, collaborate, develop projects, share and, in short, feel and be part of the most
exciting learning community in Europe.
eTwinning promotes school collaboration in Europe through the use of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) by providing support, tools and services for schools.
eTwinning also offers opportunities for free and continuing online professional development for
educators.

3. Since 2005, eTwinning has engaged thousands of school staff, counting today (in
November 2016) over 400,000 active members and over
50,000 ongoing projects!
Twinning is funded by Erasmus+, the European Commission’s programme for
Education, Training, Youth and Sport. eTwinning is coordinated by the Central
Support Service, operated by European Schoolnet, and supported at national
level by 37 National Support Services.

4. Through participating in eTwinning, your school will be able to:
enrich learning and motivation of pupils (aged between 3 and 19) and staff
access high quality professional development and ready-made resources
raise standards across the whole school community
gain recognition for your commitment through eTwinning awards and the International
School Award.
Search for an Erasmus partner to carry out projects with and apply for mobility funding.
With over 250,000 registered educators across Europe, why not join the European online
community for schools today?

7. eTwinning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4lJiWnnp3E
https://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/index.htm

8. step 1 joining the community /editing your profile

9. How to get started? The eTwinning Self Teaching Materials
Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced member of eTwinning, the self-teaching materials
are made for you! The materials have been created to support the progression of eTwinners and
motivate them to go deeper in different areas, including basics, communication, collaboration,
networking and quality.
The materials are open to anyone; however, the progression quizzes can only be taken by
registered users. The quizzes are linked to members’ profile and the progression bar.
Take the step and enter the world of school collaboration in Europe today! Impact your learners in
the most positive ways and engage with them in ways that you have never imagined before.

10. step 2 a) start to enjoy the community
e-Twinning tools
Several online tools facilitate the work of eTwinners. Start by exploring the public eTwinning portal and read news and project examples from across
the eTwinning network. There you can also register if you do not yet have an account.
Once you have an account, you can enter eTwinning Live, the meeting place for eTwinners: here you can attend or create events; develop projects;
join or create groups for exchange of information and best practices on various topics; participate in partner forums; and then take part in learning
events that will improve your professional development.
Once you are involved in a project, you will have access to the TwinSpace, a safe online tool where the project partners work together for the
successful completion of their project.

11. step 2 b) join a project
Collaborative online projects
At the heart of eTwinning are collaborative projects that are carried out at least by two schools. The projects can have any topic but they should have
a good balance of ICT use and classroom activities, and should preferably fit into the national curricula of the schools participating in the project.
The exemplary projects are awarded national and European Quality Labels, or receive the z recognition by becoming one of the eTwinning Prize
winners. Discover exemplary projects at the project gallery, or be inspired by the 2016 eTwinning Prize winners and the winners of previous years.

12. And the winner is….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0l5C57baXU

13. step 3 Professional development
eTwinning offers a range of online professional development opportunities at European level for all members of the community. From experienced
eTwinners to new members, everyone has the opportunity to progress professionally in eTwinning.
For example, Learning Events are highly popular, intensive online events of 10-15 days on a number of themes. They are led by an expert, and
include active work and discussion among teachers.
The 2015 evaluation report found that eTwinning had improved the cross curricular skills of 91% of the respondents and 89% of teachers reported
that their foreign language skills for teaching and project-based teaching skills were improved thanks to eTwinning.

15. Learning Events

17. https://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/highlights/etwinning-featured-groups.htm
https://live.etwinning.net/groups/group/22570

18. to learn more ...
Collaborative online projects

19. join etwinning !
https://www.etwinning.net/it/pub/index.htm
https://www.etwinning.net/it/pub/countries/country.cfm?c=246

20. some suggestions:
1)browse on the portal : a) look for a project you like
b) look for an opportunity
for professional development
2) register on etwinning : look for our profiles: Maria Rosaria Gismondi and
Alessandra Cannelli, then send a contact request
3) go on partner forum and find one you could be interested in
4) go on groups and write a key word for a group you would like to join

21. Thank you for your attention!
Maria Rosaria Gismondi Alessandra Cannelli