This document provides an overview of the eTwinning program, which promotes collaboration between schools across Europe through the use of information and communication technologies. It discusses the benefits of eTwinning projects, provides some examples of existing projects, and outlines the process for teachers to register a project and potentially earn awards for their work.

1. eTwinning Workshop ?

2. More Information All information from this workshop, including this slideshow and links can be found on my Wiki: www.langwitch.wikispaces.com

3. Introduction to eTwinning Why eTwin? Some examples of eTwinning Projects How do I get involved? Awards and labels Time for research / questions What is eTwinning?

4. What is eTwinning? Part of the EU eLearning programme Promote collaboration across Europe through the use of ICT Can be long or short term projects Can be in any curriculum area Can be in any European Language School partnerships in Europe

5. Why? Native speaker contact Real audience Work with people in Europe Learn more about the EU Recognition for the work we already do with EU schools Motivation

6. Some examples of Projects Deutsch bringt uns zusammen Voices of the World History project with the Netherlands The fun never ends when you write to your friends (EDL activity) Je blogue , tu blogues …let’s blog!

7. How to go about eTwinning Register Advertise on the “partner finding forum Pick schools you’d like to work with Email,”chat” to finalise details for project Register the project

8. Awards eTwinning Label once project approved by NSS National Quality Label: recognition to teachers and schools of the high level of their eTwinning activities. For pupils, this offers a boost to their work efforts, and for the school in general, a public affirmation of their commitment to quality and openness in European collaborative work. European Quality Label: Automatically awarded to projects that have had National Quality Labels awarded to 2 partners involved.